'Alice Parker's Metamorphosis' - a children's fantasy novel by Nicola Palmer

[nicola.palmer]

Hi everyone

Thanks for dropping by.  I would like to introduce you to my first book, 'Alice Parker's Metamorphosis.' 

Here's a brief outline:

Feisty thirteen-year-old Alice Parker knows something isn't right.  Aches and pains have started, her craving for sugar is out of control and she keeps imagining something outside her bedroom window.  Suddenly she is top of the class in every subject.  Baffled by what is happening to her and feeling at odds with the world, Alice can't take much more.  Only when she collapses and experiences a life-changing transformation does she learn why she is different.  But this new, amazing identity brings its own challenges and Alice isn't convinced she can rise to them. She just wants to be normal!  The fact is she's anything but...

Forgotten tales of a magical society are catapulted into the daily life of memorable characters who readers will grow to love. The first book in the 'Alice Parker' series - a blend of realism, suspense and fantasy.

I hope some of you may read it - it has been enjoyed by adults too!

Look forward to hearing from you x

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[Carl Ashmore]

Sounds like a great story, Nicola. Best of luck with it xxx

[nicola.palmer]

Thanks Carl.  Much appreciated!

[Carl Ashmore]

You are most welcome. So what's next for Alice? How many books are there?

[nicola.palmer]

Alice confronts a new enemy in the next book.  Her brother, Thomas, finally discovers his 'ability' too. I'll reveal more 'juicy snippets' as time goes on, as you pros do!

There are five Alice books in my head at the moment - though there is scope for more if she gains a following.  Have you set a definite number for the TH series?

[Carl Ashmore]

Yeah, there are five books in the TH saga. Obviously I could return to it, but I have three 'Zak Fisher and the Angel Prophecy' books I'm itching to write after TH.

Oh, I'm hardly a pro (see Amanda Hocking), but I've done okay

[nicola.palmer]

That sounds intriguing!  I look forward to reading those

[Carl Ashmore]

Sadly, I think I'll be on TH duties for quite a few years

[nicola.palmer]

Ah, well I'm sure it will be worth it. Sounds as though all the hard work will pay off, all being well with the agents 

[nicola.palmer]

Book 2 of Alice Parker's Adventures will be available soon!   

[Carl Ashmore]

Here's a bump, Nicola How's it going?xx

[nicola.palmer]

Thanks - much appreciated! 
I've nearly done a draft of Book 2.  Book 1 is being edited and getting a new cover.  Then hopefully I'll be ready for paper copies!

And still trying to be more active on forums - I seem to do a lot of 'lurking' without saying much!  (Note to self: more speaking, less thinking)
How are you getting on with the agent's recommendations for TH?  Must be a strange feeling, but best of luck with it

[Carl Ashmore]

Can I recommend createspace for quality paper copies. However, they won't always put your book on Amazon uk.

And it is strange re:agent. But as I've said before, I'll only make changes I think improve the book and so far, it has improved because of it. If they reject it, then at least I can tell other agents that I've worked with them etc.x

[nicola.palmer]

This week I've seen a presentation of the new cover for 'Alice Parker's Metamorphosis' - and I like it 
Now to sort a cover for Book 2, which is well on its way.  All good fun.

I hope your additions to TH go well, Carl.  Is there a deadline?

[nicola.palmer]

The new cover for the 2nd edition of Book 1 can be seen on my Facebook page now! (link below)
Hope you all like it.

[nicola.palmer]

Hi all

The 2nd edition of 'Alice Parker's Metamorphosis' is now available on amazon.  Just enough time for you to (re)read it before Book 2 is released!

Enjoy! x

[nicola.palmer]

Just to let you know, Book 2 of the Alice Parker series - 'Alice Parker and the Mind Magician,'  will be available from early April.   

[nicola.palmer]

Bump! 

[nicola.palmer]

Book 2, 'Alice Parker & the Mind Magician,' is now available!

And thank you to everyone who downloaded Book 1 during its first free promo, helping it to reach No. 1 free in children's Action & Adventure in the US 

[nicola.palmer]

'Alice Parker's Metamorphosis' is currently only 99c on amazon!  Treat yourself to a bargain fantasy adventure!

[Carl Ashmore]

A great bargain. Thanks, Nicola.x

[nicola.palmer]

'Alice Parker's Metamorphosis' now has two 5* reviews on amazon.com  Always very welcome - thank you!

[Carl Ashmore]

Great to hear, Nicola

[nicola.palmer]

Thanks Carl!  Well, it did have two - one disappeared this week.  Hope it's just a blip in the mysterious amazon system