Three be the things I shall never attain: Envy, content, and sufficient champagne. Dorothy Parker said that and I agree. International Bestseller with an MBE.
What an unbelievably wonderful day! Iβve just had the honour of receiving my MBE for services to literature from His Majesty King Charles III. He was everything I hoped he would be: kind, sincere, engaged, humorous and patient. Every single recipient was made to feel valued.
Twitter people, I need your help again. Another research question. For those under 40, do you remember/have you heard of Human League - particularly the lyrics βI was working as a waitress in a cocktail barβ? Yes/no response and your age would be so helpful! Donβt google! Thanks!
People of Twitter, I need your urgent help - research point. How many of you know the acronym PDA? Don't look it up, just tell me if you're familiar with it? Anyone who responds is in with a chance of winning a signed copy of Lies Lies Lies as I'll do a random draw to say thanks
GIVEAWAY the perfect companion to a good book is a cuppa! For your chance to win this mug, a signed copy of ONE LAST SECRET and a branded OLS pencil and notebook then follow me, like this post and RT winner picked at random on Mon 13th at 7pm uk time.
GIVEAWAY Iβm trying to make January fun! To win a signed copy of ONE LAST SECRET an exclusive OLS branded notebook + pencil + a 1000 piece jigsaw, all you have to do is follow me and RT this post. Winner will be picked at random on Mon 9th 7pm UK time. Good luck!
#competition
Quick question: has anyone under the age of 45 seen Four Weddings and a Funeral or is it an outdated reference? Please RT as I'd like as many answers as possible. Just a yes or no and your age would be really helpful. Thank you! x
Iβve just noticed Iβve sailed past the 20,000 followers mark. Surely time to celebrate with a GIVEAWAY RT and follow for your chance to win a signed copy of BOTH OF YOU, this gorgeous notebook, branded biscuits and bookmarks. One winner announced Friday 4th February
@HQstories
GIVEAWAY to win this beautiful
@line_and_honey
duality journal and a signed copy of JUST BETWEEN US or TWO DEAD WIVES (which is the same book depending where you are in the world) just follow me, RT and like this post. The winner picked at random 8th Jan 2024 5pm UK
#competition
So this happenedβ¦I could not feel more proud and happy to be included on the Queenβs Honours List. What a way to kick off 2022, being awarded an MBE for Services to Literature. I am totally blown away! Iβm currently the closest Iβve ever been to speechless!
Would you like to win a very exclusive proof of JUST BETWEEN US (out Aug 17th). All you have to do for your chance of winning is follow me, like the post and RT. Winner picked at random on Friday 5th May 7pm uk time. Competition global!
#competition
#giveaway
#bookproof
COMPETITION celebrate the relaunch of Spare Brides, my historical novel. To win 2 stunning cocktail glasses and a signed copy of SPARE BRIDES all you have to do is RT & Like this post & Follow meπ This competition is UK only. Closes 15/09 Winner will be contacted by DM by 16/09
To celebrate
#OneLastSecret
being a
#1
audio bestseller you could WIN these yellow earbuds and a signed copy of ONE LAST SECRET Just Like this post, Follow me and RT Itβs that easy! Open to residents of the UK residents only. Closes 29/08/22. Winners contacted by DM 30/08/22
GIVE AWAY! For your chance of winning an exclusive early proof of JUST BETWEEN US before publication on August 17th - since you JUST CANβT WAIT!! - all you have to do is follow me, like this post and RT winner announced 3rd Aug. Good luck! UK only
People were so excited last time I ran this GIVEAWAY especially the lucky winner so Iβm going to do it again RT + follow for your chance to win a signed copy of BOTH OF YOU, this gorgeous notebook, branded biscuits & bookmarks. One winner announced Monday 21st February
@HQstories
GIVEAWAY Love both my covers for ONE LAST SECRET (left =N. America, right =UK). For your chance to win a signed copy, a branded OLS pencil and notebook plus a brilliant bookclub kit then all you have to do is follow me, RT The winner will be picked at random on Mon 23 7pm uk time
Iβve just heard that ONE LAST SECRET is
@thetimes
bestseller for the 3rd week! To celebrate Iβm running a competition. For your chance to win this excusive tote bag, signed copy of
#OneLastSecret
& bookmarks just RT & follow me. Winner announced Monday 1st
Iβve never been more excited to open a copy of Sunday Times
#LiesLiesLies
I am officially a number one Bestseller! Itβs only taken 19 years, 19 novels! I couldnβt be happier or more grateful! Thank you to every reader who has bought a copy! Love you!!
@HQstories
@HarperCollinsUK
And here they are! Job done! Approx 1500 rehoused! I did give away 100 during my clear out, which wasnβt exactly ruthless but I do struggle to part with books. The shelves are full though so Iβm going to have to operate a one in one out policy!
Happy Wednesday! For a chance to win this amazing Bookie Bundle - notebook, coasters, socks, bookend & a signed copy of ONE LAST SECRET just Follow me and RT! This competition is open to residents of the UK only (sorry!)Closes 22/08/22. Winners will be contacted by DM by 23/08/22
I promised the summer of COMPETITIONS! For a chance to win this beauty box and a SIGNED copy of One Last Secret just RT and follow me. Competition open to residents of the UK only. Closes 15/08Winners contacted by DM by 16/08
Itβs launch day today, well technically a re-launch. My romance novel MEN IβVE LOVED BEFORE has a new jacket and is hitting the book stores and supermarkets today!! For a chance to win a signed copy and this jigsaw just Like and RT Winner picked at random on Mon 15th 5pm UK time.
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY Today is all about spreading the joy of reading and storytelling. So for your chance to win this brilliant grammar grumble mug, a signed copy of ONE LAST SECRET, branded OLS pencil & notebook, just follow me and RT! Winner picked at random 06/03 7pm UK time.
So a glass of champers in the afternoon? Iβve just heard JUST MY LUCK has gone straight into the bestseller list at nu 3 and it only came out on Thursday! Thank you to my incredible team
@HQstories
and every single person who bought a copy for making this happen.
#sohappy
JUST MY LUCK is the Christmas Nu 1 I am so utterly, ridiculously blown away! I heard via zoom & Iβm raising a glass in my home but that in no way takes away from any of the excitement & happiness of this moment!! Thank you to everyone who bought a copy
@HQstories
you are LEGENDS!
GIVEAWAY ALERT Happy World Book Day! Today is all about the joy of sharing the love of reading! For the chance of winning some
#bothofyou
branded biscuits and bookmarks, just RT this post and spread the joy and fun. Iβll pick 5 winners at random, at midnight Happy
#worldbookday
20 years ago I was in Paris and this note was slipped under my door. The start of my incredible journey as agent extraordinaire,
@JonnyGeller
had accepted my first manuscript Playing Away. Happy anniversary Jonny! Sorry Iβm 2 days late, so not like me to miss a deadline!
Look at this gorgeous proof of ONE LAST SECRET - out July 7th. I thought Iβd run a competition to offer you the the chance of winning a signed proof before then! All your have to do is like this post and RT winner picked 30/3 pre order now
@WHSmith
50% off
Happy Birthday to me!! Iβm having the most glorious day! Kicked off with gorgeous messages, am drowning in really wonderful, thoughtful cards and gifts! Then, husband made me a coffee and walnut cake! This is the first cake heβs ever baked! Itβs a triumph!π
GIVEAWAY ALERT!! My novel BOTH OF YOU is out May 27th. These smart advance proofs are landing on a few desks now! If youβd really, really, really like to get your hands on an advance copy then RT this. On 12th March Iβll pick one lucky winner at random!
Iβm quiet because I
#amwriting
YAY! But throughout the summer Iβll run COMPETITIONS for fun! For a chance to win this bundle of SIGNED books just RT and follow me. Competition open to residents of the UK only. Closes O8/08 Winners contacted by DM by 09/08
Itβs my birthday and Iβm 55 years young! Celebrated at the weekend in Camber Sands. So grateful and happy. All I have to say about aging is βkeep it coming!β.
#birthday
#happybirthday
#celebration
#55
Thank you to everyone who suggested a book I might buy for my Mum. Here they are wrapped and ready, one adventure per month guaranteed in the coming year for her! π
COMPETITION time! To celebrate Just My Luck reaching the number 1 spot in the paperback chart for the 2nd week, letβs have a bit of fun!! Fancy one of these JML face masks? Just RT this post and Iβll draw a winner from those who RT on Friday 6pm
Happy launch day me! Husband knocked it out of the park with a MASSIVE bottle of champagne and flowers that heβd colour coordinated with the book jacket! Utterly adorable!
#bothofyou
#launchday
#spoilt
ONE LAST SECRET provocative, glam & twisty story of a high-end escort trying to escape her past. For a chance of winning 1 of the very limited, exclusive, signed proofs Like and RT. Winner picked at random 4/5 or, if you want a copy guaranteed, preorder
So today was the launch of my 20th book in 20 years. I am proud of that but not as proud as I am of the country I live in, the communities that pull together to make things better and mostly - right now - our NHS.
#StaySafeStayHome
(I am dressed up because we had a zoom launch).
Every year I post up a picture of all the novels I have read throughout the year! There are 39 here, this most of them, others have been lent out or left on holidays. Thanks to the terrific authors who have entertained me, made me think, laugh, cry and hide under the bed covers!
A real live copy of my latest novel arrived today! Itβs the 20th novel Iβve written in 20 years but this moment never gets old!! I am UTTERLY THRILLED!! Also, I think Just My Luck might just be my best book yet - youβd think right? After all that practice!
@HQstories
@CBGBooks
Pinch me!! The second movie adaption of one of my books started filming today! Sorry, itβs shrouded in secrecy and I canβt tell you which book yet. I canβt be at the shoot this time but I know the most fantastic people are taking it to screen! Days like this!
GIVEAWAY!! I designed the decals to decorate these 1950s plates.πβ€οΈFor your chance to win one + a signed copy of JUST BETWEEN US aka TWO DEAD WIVES share this post & sign up to my newsletter on my website Winner will be announced via newsletter Feb 14thπ€
@mjha001
Not at all! I just know how 46 year olds think, or just about - Iβm 51! My books will always be relevant to people about my age, Iβm just checking that my references are still relevant to younger people! Turns out they are!! So donβt feel old, feel perfect!
Over the moon and literally jumping for joy! BOTH OF YOU is number 2 on the
@thetimes
bestseller list after a week of sales!! Itβs also number 1 in the
@amazon
@AmazonKindle
chart - time to celebrate!! Thank you so so much to everyone single person who has bought, read, reviewed
My parents live 300 miles from me, I havenβt seen them for ages. My sister is doing their shopping (except wine which I send π). When visiting, they all sit in the garden and send me photos. Today it was raining
#SocialDistanacing
My Dad took the snap
#love
#staysafe
#devoted
So, you all know Iβve been bursting with excitement and so desperate to tell you about this project Iβve been working on. And now I can!
@ParamountMovies
will be bringing you THE IMAGE OF YOU Read all about it here!
Iβve made a Christmas Tree with the books that are currently on my office floor (donβt judge!). This pile includes books Iβve recently read or years ago, others Iβve yet to read, a number Iβve not only read, but reviewed and endorsed and even one or two Iβve written! Merry Xmas!
So much fun
@TVsPointless
Didnβt win (spoiler) but no one lost as on Pointless Celebrity each contestant is given Β£250 for the charity of their choice and mine was
@Literacy_Trust
Plus I had so much fun!
@XanderArmstrong
@richardosman
were such amazingly lovely hosts!
Quick research question people. Do you know the cultural reference βIβve been expecting you, Mr Bondβ? Does it convey inevitability to you?
Or is this an βin-familyβ joke in my house?
Thanks! Please RT as I need as many answers as I can to get a measure.
Loved my appearance on
@GMB
today defending Bridget Jones - the comedic fictional character - against the view that sheβs a dangerous role model! She gave harried women of the 90s space to make mistakes and grow. All power to fiction that creates communities!
'She's the epitome of a self-obsessed, over-consumed, drinks-too-much woman who isn't fit for the work place.'
'It's ludicrous that we're not allowing space for comedy. It's comforting to watch.'
Is Bridget Jones harmful for women?
Adele Parks & Ava-Santina Evans debate π£οΈ
π BEST NEWS EVER π
We are BEYOND thrilled that
@adeleparks
is heading straight to the top this weekend and will be NUMBER 1 in
@thesundaytimes
bestseller list!!! πΎ
If you haven't read
#JustMyLuck
yet, now's the time! π₯³
JUST BETWEEN US is a
@thetimes
top 10 bestseller! wonderful news, I never take it for granted that my book will find itβs way into enough readersβ hands to be a hit. I just write the best story I can and then π€π€π€I want to give a huge shout out and thank you to readers!
COMPETITION Would you like to own one of these BOTH OF YOU masks and a surprise βreaderβs delightβ goodie bag which will include exclusive proofs, chocolate and bookmarks. Well, all you have to do is post a pic of your copy of BOTH OF YOU or RT this post. Draw Saturday evening.
Oh people, I am OFF THE SCALE HAPPY! And it's all thanks to every single person who has bought, sold, reviewed and recommended a copy of Just My Luck. I can't thank you enough!!
@HQstories
@HarperCollinsUK
are glorious geniuses.
So BOTH OF YOU is well and truly launched!! Small and intimate dinner last night was utterly perfect! Literally the most joyful evening imaginable! Hereβs a pic of me blowing out a candle celebrating my 21st - book that is- obviously!! π€£π€£π€£
@HQstories
@HarperCollinsUK
you rock!
A box of copies of The Image of You has arrived! I've had this moment many times now, but it NEVER gets old! I don't need this many copies though so how about a competition? RT for a chance to win a signed copy! I'll draw a name at random on Friday 16th at noon UK time. Good luck
Part of my novel writing process is reading the finished manuscript to my husband before I send it to my editor. This time (book number 22) we did so in Devon and the sun shone!
@HQstories
@HarperCollinsUK
Today, I had the great honour of joining 60 Literacy Champions of the
@literacy_trust
for a reception
@RoyalFamily
at Clarence House hosted by their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. We were celebrating
@literacy_trust
30 years . In that time theyβve inspire & empower 5m children!
Publicists of childrenβs books (age 7+) Iβm looking for 30 bookmarks, badges, postcards etc to take to a school where only a handful of kids own books but their amazing, devoted young teacher walked them all to a library to register. Please can you help? Please RT
#WorldBookWeek
This is how my brilliant publisher
@Kate7Mills
@HQstories
celebrated my nu 1 chart position! Recreating the cover in her back garden!! π€£ Love it! Challenge on. I will send anyone who recreates the cover of Just My Luck a signed copy of Lies Lies Lies.
Just heard that Lies Lies Lies has sold 100,000 copies! Thank you to every single person who has bought, read, reviewed, recommended. I am so grateful!
Daisy and Simonβs marriage is great, isn't it?
The arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And their family will never be the same.
No.1 Bestseller
#LiesLiesLies
by
@adeleparks
OUT NOW
My eighty year old Dad got a hole in one today whilst playing golf! ππ½ββοΈ Iβm bursting with pride! π This is a pic of him, not whilst playing but after the event when he got home!
GIVEAWAY ALERT Itβs just one month to go before I launch JUST MY LUCK in USA and Canada! RT this post for chance of winning a signed copy! Iβll draw a winner at random Friday 12th March. Good luck!
@htp_books
@Bookclubbish
@HarperCollinsCa
I wanted to share a picture of the library where I spent hours as a child. Itβs a bit glum and grim looking, I suppose but I only ever saw it as magical. Iβm nu 2 in the Times Bestseller Chart thanks to this place.
@readingagency
@Literacy_Trust
@thebookseller
Also authors, do feel free to get in touch with me too. adele
@adeleparks
.com Don't be offended if I can't read and review everything but it's worth shouting-up in case yours is THE BOOK is am desperate to read.
I could not be happier!! On just four days sales, I Invited Her In has smashed into the official bestseller chart, landing at Nu 4!! I β€οΈ each and every soul who has bought, sold, read, reviewed and promoted. Thank you so much! Thank you to
@HQstories
for being just brilliant!
'Adele Parks signs film deal with Netflix series producers' is without a doubt one of our favourite headlines of ALL TIME!
Huge congratulations
@adeleparks
,
#JustMyLuck
is going to be BRILLIANT on
@netflix
! π
Just My Luck glided into
@thesundaytimes
bestseller list at
#3
this week! Iβm so grateful to every single person who has bought a copy! Thank you!! And an enormous thank you to
@HQstories
@HarperCollinsUK
who worked under crazy circumstances to make this happen!
#lockdownlaunch
Husband has nailed celebrating my paperback number 1 position. Fish and chips and champers last night. Then woke up to a delivery of these beauties this morning. Feeling very, very, very lucky!
#justmyluck
#ChristmasNumber1
#paperback
Just My Luck is in
@sainsburys
@SainsburysNews
for just Β£4.50! Iβm grinning like crazy under the mask!! Why not pop one in your trolley when you are out buying your mince pies!
We have huge newsβ¦
No.1 bestseller
@adeleparks
is back this summer with an exhilarating new psychological thriller!
#FirstWifesShadow
hits shelves on July 4th and is available to pre-order now:
.
@adeleparks
signs three-book deal with "perfect partner"
@HQstories
βParksβ 20th novel (in as many years!!), Just My Luck, is billed as βa devastating story of how good luck tears apart a group of old friendsβ. Find out more here:
So I just abseiled down Broadgate Tower (35floors!) to raise funds for the amazing
@Literacy_Trust
What a rush!! Thank you so much to all my sponsors and supporters!
Popped to
@WaterstonesGod
today to pick up a book my son had ordered via click and collect, saw this on the shelves. Nothing better than a bookseller recommending your book! Now that is what I call a great day! Thank you
@waterstones
Godalming. Signed them while I was there! π