So Excited - New Cover for Essence of Thyme - Book 6 in The Chimeras Series

 

She is the ultimate weapon against the alien invaders. The destroyer. The savior.  ESSENCE OF THYME.  Book 6 in The Chimeras Series. Coming in December.

"You Better Not Smash" - A very funny video created by my son after being yelled at in the Mongolian BBQ

My middle son is very creative.  He is currently venturing into videos and music created with AI.  He is the one who created my book video for my Star Brides series.  Anyway, he and his family were at Mongolian BBQ and he was pushing down on the food in his bowl to put in the sauce and one of the cooks started yelling at him.  This link below is his response. Very funny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JznhMf-dHgQ&list=RDJznhMf-dHgQ&start_radio=1 

Video Book Trailer for my series, THE STAR BRIDES #scifiromance #romance #mustread

My middle son, doing business as Trubslayer and Killer Peanut, created this book trailer video for my STAR BRIDES series.  I love it. The music is so haunting.

https://youtu.be/VfBt422zWik?si=FPvXz6HkQUBbX-CF 

At N.N. Light's Again - This Time With Sage (Book 4 in The Chimeras Series)

 

Calling all readers! Feed your book addiction with N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Binge-Worthy Book Festival. 25 books featured plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

 

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, SAGE (Book 4 of The Chimeras Series), will be featured on August 27. 

Bookmark this bookish get-together and tell your friends:

 

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/binge-worthy-book-festival

Vacation from H#!l - As Vacations Go

 Okey, so my son and I decided to pack up the trailer, gather the three dogs and drive off into the wild blue yonder, or the Oregon Coast as it were.  Wildfires are rampant in Oregon, so much devastation. Because of the problems with most routes, we took Highway 26 because at the time it was supposed to be open all the way to Sisters.  We were doing great and then... Just beyond Mitchell, we were routed to some town called Fossil on a horrible stretch of road, barely room for one car, big drop off on passenger side with no guard rails, had to ride the brakes all the way and no gas stations.  It was a harrowing ride and three hours later, we made it into Madras with barely two gallons left in the gas tank. Four hours later we made it into Sisters. Everything was closed for the night so we bought chips and dips and drinks at a gas station and called it a night. Morning comes. We pack up to head into Corvallis to see my sister.  The ABS light comes on.  ARRGGGGGHHHH. But we made it. Having a nice visit with sister, started to step down into the garage and fell down the steps.  Really hurt but fortunately, no broken bones. Left my sister's and headed towards Newport.  ABS light went off.  Whew!  Got to our campsite just as the place was closing down for the night.  Another Whew.  Next day, decided to go sightseeing. Bought a wagon for the dogs.  They chewed it up and then Poppy slipped out of her harness and escaped the wagon on that busy coast highway.  Fortunately, son caught her before she got too far.  Back to the trailer for the night. Next day sister and her daughter drove in from Corvallis to spend the day.  Had a really nice time. Ate at Moe's.  They headed home. Son got really sick for about 3 hours.  He was the only one who had lettuce on his sandwich.  We did see some whales and had a fantastic dinner at a place called Crabby Daddy's near Depoe Bay.  Time to head home.  ABS light came on again but shut off.  Made it to Sisters for the night.  Got to eat this time and then headed home the next morning.  Highway 20 was open finally so the trip home was a lot shorter than the trip to the Coast. Gas prices were very costly during the trip and the campsite wasn't cheap either but we expected that.

Got home - our big honey locust in backyard had split during a windstorm, neighbors said Friday night.  Also, they saw rats in the neighborhood.  *Sigh*  Bought traps.  Next day watching out the window and saw some strollers pointing and waving at our house.  I went outside.  The neighbor's tree had fell down, crashed through the fence and landed between neighbor's house and mine.  *Sigh again*

Anyway, next year we might have to come up with some alternate plans...or not go.

They Were Genetically Enhanced to Lead the Fight Against the Alien Invaders - THE CHIMERAS

I'd like to introduce my alien invaders/dystopian series, THE CHIMERAS. Genetically enhanced by their own mother, these six women possess skills far above any of the existing populace - which is sparse at best. Saffron, the leader, Poppy, the healer, Ginger, the nurturer, Sage, the warrior, Anise, the tech expert, and Thyme, a composite of all her sisters. They are stronger, faster, possess elevated eyesight and hearing, and they hate the alien invaders.  These are their stories. Available from Amazon in e-book or paperback. 

 

Coming soon - THYME!

Book 1, Star Brides Series, THE CHALICE, Featured Today at N.N. Light's Book Heaven

Book 1 in my Star Brides series THE CHALICE is featured today at N. N. Light's.

https://substack.com/@nnlightsbookheaven/p-199371574

As an added bonus, the e-copy of The Chalice is free today, May 27, and tomorrow, May 28, on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Chalice-Star-Brides-Book-ebook/dp/B0BSN41WQ4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M092CRYWE847&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xi4-0f4tShTJD59SmL5szhACowTK2NJcS3LlK0WJVlXEUOPkVT6ef4zeaab0hJZP.DEBJwtG3D9vlJIrb-R50P7lLpQP6tFJCX2yPJIHNJew&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+chalice+by+p.l.+parker&qid=1779902391&sprefix=%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-1

Good News About My Novel Saffron! Featured at N. N. Light's Book Heaven Stress Busting Book Festival

 

Stress got the best of you in these uncertain times? Escape inside these books and watch your stress disappear at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Stress Busting Book Festival. 22 books featured plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, SAFFRON, will be featured on MAY 14. Wait until you read how I combat stress. You won’t want to miss it.

 Bookmark this bookish get-together and tell your friends:

 https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/stress-busting-book-festival

As an added bonus, the e-book of SAFFRON will be available for free on Amazon May 6-7. Stop by and grab your copy.

 

It's the Hap, Hap, Happiest Time of the Year! The Holidays Are Upon Us.

 

It's that time of year again and the holidays are upon us, but not everything always happens the way we imagine, certainly not for this poor girl.

The Christmas Diary - or should I say the boyfriend fiasco?

https://www.plparker.net/_files/ugd/99002d_83c25f82cb944d86bac4be754b62e154.pdf

Here's hoping your holiday season is all that you imagined.  Happy Holidays!

 

Best wishes, my friends and family, for the Holiday Season and always.

Been an eventful year, good, bad and sad. We lost my sister, Karlyn, this year and it was heartbreaking, but I am hopeful 2026 will bring with it lots of joy and good cheer.

As we approach Thanksgiving, bittersweet memories have often been on my mind. I remember my father always stuffed the turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas morning, and I would wake up and head to the kitchen to help.  He always let me chop the onions (go figure) which wasn't my favorite, but I was just happy to be there helping. I was one of those kids who'd rather be helping mom and dad than hanging out with friends - most of the time. I learned to bake from my mother, who learned from her mother, and I ended up being a pretty good baker. (Maybe not so good about other things - like the time I made chicken with Russian fruit sauce. After trying to wash off the sauce, my boys tossed it in the garbage and headed to McDonalds.)

When I was growing up, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were always turkey and all the fixings. We had turkey, Parkerhouse rolls, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied yams, pickles, olives, a vegetable, and always a Danish dish, sweet and sour red cabbage, and of course pies, pumpkin, apple and cherry. A veritable feast!

Then dinner was on the table. Dad was a prankster and harassed anyone who sat next to him so it was a fight to see who wouldn't get stuck near him. My sister Elena was always graceful about being stuck so she ended up near him most of the time. The blessing was said and then noise began. Our dinners were always full of noisy discussions about anything and everything. 

Every dinner cleanup included my mom, my two sisters and me singing while we worked. Mom had a pretty voice and we three girls ended up with very reasonable voices so it was a special time.  "Silver Bells" was a specialty of ours and it still is a favorite of mine.

Decorating for Christmas at my house takes place after Thanksgiving, though I enjoy the early decorators' efforts. A bit of joy in a troubling time. I'm working on a stocking for my new DIL, Melanie, and my little great granddaughter, Avril. You know you are officially a part of my immediate family when you get a stocking. LOL.

If you are looking for a gift for the holidays, my books might just be the trick.  Here's a link to my author page on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/P.-L.-Parker/author/B002BMIAPM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1764008323&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=3c37db02-5bef-4ad0-b32c-b17e128580db

Anyway, my best to each of you and lots of love and warm hugs coming your way.

Miss Me? I'll be at N.N. Light's Book Heaven's 7th Annual Trick or Treat Bonanza #nnlight #scifi #paranormal

 

Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s 7th annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. 20 authors share what they’d dress up as for Halloween as well as 33 books featured plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

 

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, ABSOLUTION, will be featured on October 29. Wait until you read what my Halloween costume would be. You won’t want to miss it.

 

Bookmark this event and tell your friends:

 

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/trick-or-treat-book-bonanza

RELEASE DAY IS HERE! ANISE, Book 5 in The Chimeras, is now available on Amazon #scifi #romance #scifiromance #womensadventure

ANISE, Book 5 in The Chimeras series, is now available in e-book form on Amazon. So excited. Stop by and grab your copy!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCMZ5K8R/ref=sr_1_12?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Sk3X_exFQN4UoA6Hkts6qPVQtWHaKnW_neN17cEizGzTmkZho0-4r9DXriIhMBO3oIsyGTLP5QHArOrS1BGz_GQlPxzzGOY368m5elg6eLzxttf807T8Ls6t9lh4MnYcyR0T1iiMFEepu2KcREoECLc0_XAo5tS_dGQO4oWnpeoFOgQk3vaXI2kAVdMKuwuuGr8fHwLCYZ5DIRByCQ9dtOjAhlc_HwxOsmX-xAfec58.DtMIFf5e6kUo08hiRWmh6oVKc0CKL9fta8ZXDwthHgI&dib_tag=se&keywords=p.l.+parker&qid=1749577165&sr=8-12

Coming Very Soon - ANISE - Book 5, The Chimeras #scifi #dystopian #romance #romanticadventure

It's always so exciting to finally type "The End" on a manuscript. A time for celebration! I've reached that pinnacle on my latest WIP, ANISE, Book 5, The Chimeras. She's the tech specialist, brilliant and driven, and the destruction of the alien invaders is the only thing she really cares about, or so she thinks.

Here's the cover art created by Harris Channing who always does such a good job.

 

Like Greek Mythology? Check out these videos. #greekmythology #mythology #zeus #poseidon #hephaestus #hades

My son and his partner have been creating videos involving Greek mythology.  They are really informative and creative.  Would be a great way to teach Greek mythology in classrooms. Check them out.

The Epic Story of Zeus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwZ7NI6NilQ

Hephaestus Weapons Quiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0OTwllRqEA

How Hades and a Single Pomegranate Changed the Seasons Forever

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q0R0XfR9DLM

How Well Do  You Know Poseidon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=DMpuc0CuyJoyrwMv&fbclid=IwY2xjawIvMQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd1hKfnHB47brgTYXo-Df8A8aeXiXYeu2JWyw5qZgC1K19L6v_pGsQrkEw_aem_rouxMLmGuyftiRD3LqaXQg&v=9NZ9V5EKCiE&feature=youtu.be

The Dark Myth Behind Spiders

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZL5MD_ubO1k?si=eB4Yt7RELFZ6Lo2J&fbclid=IwY2xjawIvMUNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWHfJRLBVFZKOGiX94IaOmOJTbQDl3gLsz6IoRj1OMhbJJ6-I7LvN6LoFQ_aem_8fCn0l06R5U3L1ytAhRCiw

N.N. Lights Toasty Reads Bookish Event - See you there! #toastyreads #mustread #bookrec #giveaway #nnlbh

 

I’m so excited to be a part of N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Toasty Reads Bookish Event. My novel SAFFRON will be featured on February 4, and my novel SAGE on February 7.

Check out all the featured books and enter the giveaway to win a $10 Amazon gift card: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/toasty-reads-bookish-event #toastyreads #mustread #bookrec #giveaway #nnlbh

Hope to see you there!

Patsy

Visit Me Tomorrow at Romancing the Genres! #romance #scifi

Hey Everyone!

Tomorrow, January 18, I'll be answering questions at Romancing the Genres, with special attention to my novel, THE SANCTUARY, Book 4 in Time Warriors Series.  Stop by and visit.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

https://romancingthegenres.blogspot.com/

It's That Time of the Year! #christmas #shopping #blackfriday #cybermonday #scifi #romance #westernromance

 

We're heading into the Christmas frenzy. Yesterday marked "Black Friday" and Monday is "Cyber Monday". Makes a person's head swirl, especially those of us who've procrastinated on getting started with the holiday shopping.

Actually, I've done well so far. I did get my holiday package sent to my son who is in the Marines and serving way overseas in a country I almost had never heard of.  But hopefully the package will arrive in good time and in good condition.  

I wonder, have you considered e-books for your loved ones? If so, I have a suggestion. My western time-travel romance, AIMEE'S LOCKET. Although not just a holiday romance, there is a Christmas celebration as part of the read. Aimee just wants to go home, to modern day Seattle.

In e-book, print and audio.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Aimees-Locket-P-L-Parker-ebook/dp/B002TG4NJC?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.E_32VecTZGzODlXIrydnIxZydGMZ4wlmuc4v_PYsV3QsikCpaI4PbJGNvVeld5EsZjaDWAAGTUvK5kvChoeaPLGTsJR4EAbkcrG-6fPRZD6r-oqBIeKxM0cty29eVy2DruBHJYABXdiCwzf_FswJy6Lm0VhiQKi4dU9EhOf4qjf0NQwgZjQk5YgT-3uNDpSDKKbIA70YRxODYPkArLuhgBa3KQeUjcQ9Om6CvG8Ir18.nxdEwfcJwN9mQdEqQ9WzX9LRw_Yl5cUos60P9Co8y1E&dib_tag=AUTHOR

And if you are looking for more reads - scifi romance, time-travel and paranormal-check out my author page:

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/P.-L.-Parker/author/B002BMIAPM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

I'm In! N.N. Light's Book Heaven's Science Fiction and Fantasy Event! #giveaway #scifi #nnlight #romance

 

I’m so excited to be a part of N. N. Light’s Book Heaven Science Fiction and Fantasy Bookish Event. Check out all the books and enter the giveaway to win a $10 Amazon gift card: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/science-fiction-fantasy-event 

My novel, SAGE, will be featured on October 9.  As an added bonus, the e-book of SAGE will be available free on Amazon on October 9 and 10.

Hope to see you there!

WAHOO! 5+ Star Review from N.N. Light's Book Heaven #nnlight #bookreview #scifi #romance

 

So very excited!  N.N. Light's Book Heaven's review of SAGE. 5+ Stars!  

"...The world-building is spectacular. It’s difficult to write a world that is both familiar and post-apocalyptic. This is what P.L. Parker excels at. Her gift for building her world through words is on display here. If you want to get lost in a post-apocalyptic world, you’ll dive into Sage with ease..."

To read the full review (which is amazing I might add), here is the link:

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/sage-br

Fal Into Great Reads at N.N. Lights Book Heaven @nnlightsbookheaven @contest @giveaways

 

Calling all readers! Have you read all your beach reads over the summer and looking for books to dive into this month? We’re celebrating books from all genres at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s seventh annual Fall Into These Great Reads Bookathon. 45 books featured plus a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

 

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, SAGE, will be featured on SEPTEMBER 9, 2024. Wait until you read what inspired to write my featured book plus what I love about fall/autumn. You won’t want to miss it.

 

Bookmark this event and tell your friends:

 

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/fall-into-these-great-reads-bookathon