Events Calendar/News
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GIVE YOUR MOTHER A SERIAL KILLER
On Saturday 13th March between 11am and 1pm Richard will be signing copies of the new paperback edition of STOP ME in the Waterstones branch of the beautiful city of Salisbury, UK.
The following day is Mothering Sunday - a unique gift! Get a personalised dedication.
If you would like one but can't make it please telephone the store on:
01722 415 596 and leave your details and dedication beforehand. Richard will sign it on the day (UK residents only).
Readers outside UK - get your copy with a personalised dedication by emailing:
Or buy from Book Depository with 25% off with FREE SHIPPING to anywhere in the world HERE
Salisbury Waterstones can be found at: 7-9 Hight Street, Salisbury SP1 2NJ.
See you there.
BOOK TRAILER FOR STOP ME NOW ON YOUTUBE
You can watch it here. Please spread the evil of the Vacation Killer to innocent homes throughout the world by forwarding to all your friends.
ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW FOR STOP ME
Check out Nayu's Reading Corner verdict HERE
STOP ME ENTERS WHSMITH BOOK CHART
After less than a month since paperback release STOP ME has entered WHSmith Book Chart at number 90.
ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW OF STOP ME
'However, it strikes me that there are some key respects, in which comparisons to Harlan Coben are selling Stop Me short.'
'I can’t think of when I’ve read a more absorbing emotional experience in a crime novel.'
READ FULL REVIEW HERE
RICHARD APPEARING ON THRILLER WRITERS' PANEL
Friday 19th March 7pm to 9pm: The Tradition of British Thriller Writing
A panel of thriller writers: Richard Jay Parker, Matt Lynn and Zoe Sharp will discuss the great British thriller.
Venue: Allestree Library, Park Farm Centre, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QN
Cost: Free, booking essential
Book at any City Library or call Allestree Library on 01332 559761 for more information
A panel of thriller writers: Richard Jay Parker, Matt Lynn and Zoe Sharp will discuss the great British thriller.
Venue: Allestree Library, Park Farm Centre, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QN
Cost: Free, booking essential
Book at any City Library or call Allestree Library on 01332 559761 for more information
Signed copies of STOP ME will be available to buy.
STOP ME NOW PUBLISHED AS MASS MARKET PAPERBACK
Monday January 11th saw STOP ME hit the shops in quality, compact paperback form and Allison & Busby have secured a great front-of-house promo with WHSmith.
You can order it from Amazon HERE
Book Depository are still doing a great deal on the larger trade paperback (32% off plus free shipping to anywhere in the world) HERE
Read a BLOOD RED INK interview about the writing of STOP ME and get more details HERE
BOOK CLUBS GET A GREAT DEAL
My publisher, Allison and Busby, offer great discounts for book clubs who wish to purchase multiple copies of 'STOP ME' HERE
STOP ME is Allison and Busby's 'Book Of The Month.' For 25% discount please email Chiara Priorelli at the address below:
STOP ME REVIEWS
Gearing up for the mass market paperback release in January 2010
Allison & Busby have stockpiled reviews for the trade edition (still some copies left at Amazon, Book Depository and signed copies available from A&B) on their page here. Thanks to all the reviewers for so many positive words.
STOP ME MASS MARKET PAPERBACK COVER
I've had a lot of very positive feedback about the orange cover for the large, trade edition that was published last August. I'm now pleased to give you a sneak preview of the cool, electric blue cover for the compact paperback edition. It will be published on January 11th 2010. You can pre-oder it from Amazon.co.uk here It will also be available direct from Allison & Busby. Copies of big, sexy, orange trade edition still available here but not for much longer. Or here if you're outside the UK - still 30 % off with free shipping to anywhere in the world!
THRILLER NUMBER 2 WRITING COMPLETED
Richard has just completed a second draft of his brand new stand alone thriller novel (title to be confirmed) and it is now with his agent. Watch this space for more details.
LATEST 'STOP ME' REVIEW: WEBBWEAVER REVIEW HERE
INTERNATIONAL AND UK CUSTOMERS GETTING GREAT DEAL AT BOOK DEPOSITORY
With FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and a great deal on the cover price STOP ME has been doing great business at Book Depository. Click HERE for the deal while it lasts.
Book Depository's Steve Potter has been in touch to say how popular STOP ME has been so far.
SIGNED COPIES NOW AVAILABLE DIRECT FROM ALLISON & BUSBY
If you would like a personalised, signed copy of STOP ME just click on email address below:
CURZON GROUP LAUNCH YOUTUBE CLIP
View The Curzon Group's good-natured dig at Dan Brown's busiest month here
CURZON GROUP SIGNING AT HEATHROW AIRPORT TERMINAL 5, AUGUST 28TH
Another successful signing at Heathrow, Terminal 5 saw WHSmith supporting STOP ME and a cluster of happy customers taking away their signed copies to the four corners of the globe.
For more information about the Curzon Group and our 'Take A Brit To The Beach' airport tour check below.
'STOP ME' BOOK SIGNING AT WATERSTONES, AUGUST 13TH
Thanks to everyone who made the signing such a memorable one. (See pic below) Nearly 60 copies sold - serial killers have never been so popular.
More signing dates soon.
If you would like to purchase a signed copy (only two left) please telephone Salisbury Waterstones.
01722 415596
Read more about the event from Rhian Davies at 'It's A Crime (Or A Mystery) here
If you're wondering who provided the exquisite catering for the signing it was our friend Norma Farrelly. More info about her pantry here
CURZON GROUP AIRPORT SIGNINGS
First two airport signings were a resounding success (see pic below).
Richard Jay Parker, Leigh Russell and Matt Lynn at East Midlands airport at 5.30 am!
Read Matt Lyn's Bookseller blog about the event here
Learn more about the Curzon Group here
And follow Richard and the other Curzon Group writers on their blog here
RICHARD JAY PARKER'S ONLINE SERIAL KILLER COLLECTIVE LAUNCHED
COMING SOON - CURZON GROUP SUPERMARKET SIGNING TOUR. MORE DETAILS SOON.
