The Secrets is a collection of short stories and poems. Completely different to anything else ever written, this work is perfect for fans of fantasy, poetry, short stories and the other-worldly!
The Secrets (A Collection), Book Description
Life is a gift, live it and love it
An imaginative collection of poems and short stories, with aspects of fantasy, inspired by a love of ancient history, the English countryside and sites such as Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump, Bodium Castle and Giza Plateau.
Exploring life, nature, love, strength and determination, the poems and short stories in this book are both captivating and thought provoking.
Q: Chrissie, what inspired you to write The Secrets (A Collection)? A: I wrote many of these poems and short stories when I was in my early late teens, early twenties. I just liked putting pen to paper and seeing where my imagination took me. Some are quite fantasy based and very different to what I now write now, but I love looking back at them and reading them.
Q: What research was involved in writingThe Secrets (A Collection)? A: Unlike some of my other books and stories, there was no research for theses poems and stories. They are literally the fantastical side of my imagination spilling over onto the page.
Q:Do you have a favourite or special story you’d like to share about the journey to write and publishThe Secrets (A Collection)? A: When I was studying my Drama and Stage Management Diploma I was always writing and I carried around a notebook to write in. Some of the work from this book was in that notebook. One day we had a guest called David Fanshawe visit us. He was an explorer and composer. He saw me writing and asked what I was doing so I explained. He asked to read some of my work, whilst reading he took out a pen and signed the front of the book, "To Christina, Keep writing, I like 'Still Life' very much, Best Wishes, David Fanshawe". Underneath he dated it and drew an image. I have treasured it since.
Q: And finally, as a reader what should we expect fromThe Secrets (A Collection)? A: Something completely different! A group of poems and short stories that will take you out of your usual comfort zone, and make you experience the fantastical and imaginative side of life.
On location exploring castles and ancient sites!
The poems and short stories in this collection are all fantasy, but they are inspired by some amazing locations such as Avebury, Tintagel, Bodium Castle and Burrow mump. Historic places and sites always fire my imagination and many of these sites helped as inspiration for the books content. The photos below are some of the images from visits made to them.
What do readers say about The Secrets (A Collection)?
"This is one fabulous collection of short stories and poems by Author Chrissie Parker. I love how different each one is but she brings in so many elements of her love for Ancient history. I love how emotionally and meaningful each story and poem is described." ~ Reader Review, Amazon.