WARRINGTON-based thriller writer, Rob Parker, has turned his hand to writing about kindness, in celebration of World Kindness Day to support the Shelter charity.
He is among the 55 authors whose short story will feature in Everyday Kindness, a heart-warming new anthology that celebrates the compassionate acts of everyday life.
A moving short story by Rob will feature in the heart-warming new anthology, which brings together some of the country’s top thriller, mystery and crime fiction authors with a shared goal – to turn their pens to the topic of compassion and kindness, and to raise money for Shelter.
Parker is best known for his pulse-racing thrillers and popular titles such as Crook’s Hollow, the Audible exclusive Far from the Tree and the Ben Bracken series. His fictional story, Shep’s Mate, is about a strange looking sheep and the fear it causes a little boy.
He said: “Being part of this anthology, alongside such a talented and inspirational selection of authors, is a standout moment in my career — but to know that it is all in aid of Shelter multiplies my satisfaction and pride in the project tenfold.
“I have always been drawn to unique, original takes and new ways of doing things, so when tasked with writing a story about an act of everyday kindness, I was determined to attack this from a very different viewpoint! Kindness has the ability of appearing in the strangest places, and in the most unexpected of moments – and it’s something I wanted to explore and have a little fun with.”
Edited by internationally bestselling author LJ Ross, the Everyday Kindness anthology features over 50 uplifting tales from new, established, bestselling and award- winning authors from across the country. It came about from the author’s desire to combine the skills of those in the wider writing community to promote positivity and raise funds for Shelter, a vital charity that works to prevent homelessness and bad housing across the UK.
Ross said: “The Covid-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on so many communities and individuals around the world, none more so than those who were already amongst the most vulnerable in our society. We felt there was no better time to support Shelter’s vital work and we hope our anthology will inspire readers to feel uplifted by the myriad of ways that compassion can appear in everyday life. We would also like to express our gratitude to all those who contributed to this endeavour.”
Everyday Kindness: A collection of uplifting tales to brighten your day, edited by LJ Ross, is out on 13 November 2021 (World Kindness Day), published in hardback (£12.99) and ebook (£2.99) by Dark Skies Publishing. All sales proceeds will be donated to Shelter.
