This week on The Writing Community Chat Show, we were honoured to welcome back one of the UK’s most beloved authors — Adele Parks MBE. With over five million copies sold, novels translated into 31 languages, and a career spanning a quarter of a century, Adele is a true literary powerhouse.Her brand-new book, Our Beautiful Mess, has just been released, marking an astonishing 25th novel in 25 years. It’s an extraordinary milestone, and one we couldn’t wait to celebrate with her.Our Beautiful Mess.In her latest novel, Adele brings back Connie, the heroine from her very first book Playing Away. But now, 25 years later, Connie’s life looks very different. She’s still with her husband, preparing for Christmas with her daughters home — until one new arrival stirs old ghosts.When her daughter Fran introduces her new boyfriend Zac, Connie is instantly unsettled. He reminds her of the one man who nearly destroyed her marriage decades earlier. As family secrets begin to unravel, Adele delivers another of her trademark gut-punch twists in a story that is as much emotional family drama as it is gripping thriller.This is Adele at her finest — exploring love, motherhood, secrets, and the terrifying lengths a parent will go to in order to protect their family.The Interview.In our conversation, Adele shared:* What it feels like to look back over 25 years of writing.* The challenges and joys of sustaining such a long and successful career.* Why she chose to revisit Connie and how the character has evolved.* How themes of motherhood, family dynamics, and secrets shape her work.* Her advice to writers on discipline, longevity, and embracing change.It’s a warm, insightful, and inspiring chat with an author who has become a cornerstone of contemporary British fiction.👉 Watch the full interview here:And if you’d like to revisit our first interview with Adele, where we talked about her journey into writing and the beginnings of her career, you can watch it here:❤️ Support The Writing Community Chat ShowAs many of you know, The Writing Community Chat Show is now a Community Interest Company (CIC) – a non-profit dedicated to supporting authors and creatives through interviews, workshops, competitions, and community projects.If you enjoy what we do and would like to help us continue growing, please consider supporting us:👉
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