Middlewitch by Heather Parker

Heather Parker · 09-18-2009, 04:37 PM

Please could I introduce my humorous fantasy, Middlewitch, which has just been published by Drollerie Press? I should perhaps add that none of the characters bear any resemblance to my friends and neighbours in the English Lake District. There has never been a hint of witchcraft in my village, in spite of what some in the Mothers' Union might say...

Middlewitch

Being a witch isn’t always easy. Alicia Meldrew has managed to learn love potions with only one real mistake, and that was hardly her fault.
Take dating, for instance. As Alicia herself puts it, how does one even bring it up? “Hobbies? Yes, I usually practise the black arts on Mondays, Thursdays and every other weekend. You?”
Alicia is a young witch with a mission: to protect the citizens of Middlewitch, a sleepy little hamlet consisting mostly of a church, a senior citizen’s home, a pub, and two constables. You’d think such a small town wouldn’t have problems with dark forces, but you’d be wrong.
With the help of her cats, the Women’s Institute, and the Vicar,
Alicia faces down demons, vampires, an American…and even the City. She finally has a boyfriend, but is she really able to share her life with James? And if she can, is she strong enough to get on with his mother?

It is multiformat and can be purchased at Drollerie Press: http://drolleriepress.com/books
Amazon Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/Middlewitch-ebook/dp/B002J256BU
Fictionwise:
http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b9...r-Parker/?si=0
Mobipocket:
http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/...?BookID=186486

Read a review of Middlewitch on The Long and the Short of It
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot....er-parker.html
To learn more about me and read some of my free stories, please visit:
http://www.heatherparker.co.uk/
Middlewitch Excerpt - the full first chapter is available at Drollerie Press.

Thanks! Heather

MichaelFStewart · 09-18-2009, 05:14 PM

Hi, Heather, welcome to mobilereads!

This is a wonderful place for readers and authors alike.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 09-18-2009, 05:17 PM

I was thinking of buying Middlewitch yesterday, but for some reason the blurb on Fictionwise made it look like the main character is younger than she is. Might have to reconsider...

Heather Parker · 09-19-2009, 06:06 AM

Hi Michael! Yes, this looks like a great site for everyone who loves reading.

Am - Alicia, the heroine, is twenty-two if that helps. (Oh, just realised you're from the UK too. I'm from up in the Lakes.)

ShortNCuddlyAm · 09-19-2009, 10:24 AM

Thanks Heather - it does!

I haven't been up to the Lakes in years - I am just slightly envious of you living in such a beautiful place!

Kevin Gerard · 09-19-2009, 11:08 AM

Heather!

Nice little tidbit introducing the characters of Middlewitch. Sounds very intriguing, especially the familiars. Can't wait to see what they get into - COOL!

Heather Parker · 09-19-2009, 03:09 PM

Thanks Kevin! Nice getting to know everyone here.

Heather Parker · 09-28-2009, 03:40 PM

I promise not to do a second post about Middlewitch - just one little add on to this introductory one. Kelly Jensen reviewed my book for SFCrowsnest and mentioned waiting for "the next instalment". I've just had a talk with Drollerie Press and it looks like a sequel might happen. I was excited about this - now I just have to write it!
Review at SF Crowsnest:
http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/articles/...ker--14256.php
Not another word from me about Middlewitch - I promise!

Slite · 09-29-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather Parker

I promise not to do a second post about Middlewitch - just one little add on to this introductory one. Kelly Jensen reviewed my book for SFCrowsnest and mentioned waiting for "the next instalment". I've just had a talk with Drollerie Press and it looks like a sequel might happen. I was excited about this - now I just have to write it!
Review at SF Crowsnest:
http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/articles/...ker--14256.php
Not another word from me about Middlewitch - I promise!

Hi Heather and welcome to our very friendly community!

As to not mentioning Middlewitch anymore... Why not? Take pride in your work! And shameless plugging IS allowed around here! As long as one mentions the fact that it IS shameless plugging

Love your fuzzy avatar btw! Japanese Spitz?

nomesque · 09-29-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather Parker

I promise not to do a second post about Middlewitch - just one little add on to this introductory one. Kelly Jensen reviewed my book for SFCrowsnest and mentioned waiting for "the next instalment". I've just had a talk with Drollerie Press and it looks like a sequel might happen. I was excited about this - now I just have to write it!
Review at SF Crowsnest:
http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/articles/...ker--14256.php
Not another word from me about Middlewitch - I promise!

Yay! Nice work!

And welcome, too

dreams · 09-29-2009, 02:35 AM

Hi, Heather and welcome to MR!!

It is always nice to have authors participate in the forums. Jump in, ask questions, and let us get to know you.

phenomshel · 09-29-2009, 03:08 AM

This sounds VERY good!!

AJW · 09-29-2009, 03:43 AM

Sounds like a good read!

And multiformat - fantastic!

Laine · 09-29-2009, 05:47 AM

I bought Middlewitch and read it before I saw your post. (from Fictionwise I think)

I enjoyed it very much. And I'd definitely buy a sequel.

There's not enough humour in the world. Of course, the problem is that not evertone finds the same things funny.

In some ways Middlewitch reminded me of Mary Janice Davidson's Undead series - but English flavoured.

Heather Parker · 09-29-2009, 07:05 AM

This really is a VERY friendly and welcoming community - thanks everyone! The avatar is my own Japanese Spitz puppy who is now 5 months old and very gentle and sweet. (The cats in the book, Tango and Domino, are also mine - two little ginger and white feral kittens we adopted.)
Thanks again,
Heather

09-18-2009, 04:37 PM	#1
Heather Parker Nameless Being	Middlewitch by Heather Parker Please could I introduce my humorous fantasy, Middlewitch, which has just been published by Drollerie Press? I should perhaps add that none of the characters bear any resemblance to my friends and neighbours in the English Lake District. There has never been a hint of witchcraft in my village, in spite of what some in the Mothers' Union might say... Middlewitch Being a witch isn’t always easy. Alicia Meldrew has managed to learn love potions with only one real mistake, and that was hardly her fault. Take dating, for instance. As Alicia herself puts it, how does one even bring it up? “Hobbies? Yes, I usually practise the black arts on Mondays, Thursdays and every other weekend. You?” Alicia is a young witch with a mission: to protect the citizens of Middlewitch, a sleepy little hamlet consisting mostly of a church, a senior citizen’s home, a pub, and two constables. You’d think such a small town wouldn’t have problems with dark forces, but you’d be wrong. With the help of her cats, the Women’s Institute, and the Vicar, Alicia faces down demons, vampires, an American…and even the City. She finally has a boyfriend, but is she really able to share her life with James? And if she can, is she strong enough to get on with his mother? It is multiformat and can be purchased at Drollerie Press: http://drolleriepress.com/books Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Middlewitch-ebook/dp/B002J256BU Fictionwise: http://www.fictionwise.com/ebooks/b9...r-Parker/?si=0 Mobipocket: http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/...?BookID=186486 Read a review of Middlewitch on The Long and the Short of It http://longandshortreviews.blogspot....er-parker.html To learn more about me and read some of my free stories, please visit: http://www.heatherparker.co.uk/ Middlewitch Excerpt - the full first chapter is available at Drollerie Press. Thanks! Heather

09-19-2009, 11:08 AM	#6
Kevin Gerard Kevin Gerard Posts: 30 Karma: 499848 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Device: none	Tasty Tidbit Heather! Nice little tidbit introducing the characters of Middlewitch. Sounds very intriguing, especially the familiars. Can't wait to see what they get into - COOL!

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ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	I was thinking of buying Middlewitch yesterday, but for some reason the blurb on Fictionwise made it look like the main character is younger than she is. Might have to reconsider...

09-19-2009, 06:06 AM	#4
Heather Parker Nameless Being	Hi Michael! Yes, this looks like a great site for everyone who loves reading. Am - Alicia, the heroine, is twenty-two if that helps. (Oh, just realised you're from the UK too. I'm from up in the Lakes.)

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ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Thanks Heather - it does! I haven't been up to the Lakes in years - I am just slightly envious of you living in such a beautiful place!

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Heather Parker Nameless Being	Thanks Kevin! Nice getting to know everyone here.

09-28-2009, 03:40 PM	#8
Heather Parker Nameless Being	I promise not to do a second post about Middlewitch - just one little add on to this introductory one. Kelly Jensen reviewed my book for SFCrowsnest and mentioned waiting for "the next instalment". I've just had a talk with Drollerie Press and it looks like a sequel might happen. I was excited about this - now I just have to write it! Review at SF Crowsnest: http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/articles/...ker--14256.php Not another word from me about Middlewitch - I promise!

09-29-2009, 02:35 AM	#11
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Hi, Heather and welcome to MR!! It is always nice to have authors participate in the forums. Jump in, ask questions, and let us get to know you.

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phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	This sounds VERY good!!

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AJW Compulsive Book Collector Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Device: COOL-ER, iPhone3G	Sounds like a good read! And multiformat - fantastic!

09-29-2009, 05:47 AM	#14
Laine Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1162396 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cabramatta, Sydney, Australia Device: Aura H2O, Voyage	I bought Middlewitch and read it before I saw your post. (from Fictionwise I think) I enjoyed it very much. And I'd definitely buy a sequel. There's not enough humour in the world. Of course, the problem is that not evertone finds the same things funny. In some ways Middlewitch reminded me of Mary Janice Davidson's Undead series - but English flavoured.

09-29-2009, 07:05 AM	#15
Heather Parker Nameless Being	This really is a VERY friendly and welcoming community - thanks everyone! The avatar is my own Japanese Spitz puppy who is now 5 months old and very gentle and sweet. (The cats in the book, Tango and Domino, are also mine - two little ginger and white feral kittens we adopted.) Thanks again, Heather