Marie Parks (she/her)

@marieparks

💜 Award-winning ace fantasy author marieparks.com 🔎 Unrelenting, Undeniable (supernatural thrillers) @jeshonard.bsky.social @notapipe.bsky.social 🗡️ Flightless (social justice heist) @apbooks.bsky.social 🖋️ Sandia Starforgers Writing Retreats starforgers.com

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Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· 29d

Happy book birthday to @tangentgeoff.bsky.social! What if 007 were a D&D character? This is a fun read, with wit and parody on every page.

Flint Dagger, Agent of M.O.U.N.T.A.I.N., in Dr. Gnoll. By Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Jun 29

It was SO fun to give the very first author reading at Benjamin's Bookshop in Salida, CO this weekend. It's a very welcoming space. Definitely stop by when in the area. Thanks to @salidamike.com for the great photos--it was fabulous meeting you, and I loved how many random NC connections there were!

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Jun 23

Hi, Colorado folks! This weekend, I'll be in your state! Friday 6/26: 5 PM reading at Benjamin's Bookshop in Salida. Saturday 6/27: 10 AM at the Book Club Salida farmers market booth, 3 PM signing at Narrow Gauge Book Co-op in Alamosa, 6 PM reading at the same place. Also, I will have GF cookies!

Marie Parks, award-winning fantasy author, June events in Colorado. Salida CO, Friday, June 26, 5 PM, Benjamin's Bookshop. Salida, CO, Saturday, June 27, 10 AM, The Book Club Salida booth @ farmers market. Alamosa, CO, Saturday, June 27, Signing 3-5 PM, Reading/Discussion 6 PM, Narrow Gauge Book Co-Op. All events are free and open to the public.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Jun 20

I'm delighted to announce the dates (Apr 30-May 3, 2027) and instructors @premeemohamed.com @sarahgailey.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @tangentgeoff.bsky.social (and me!) for the fourth annual Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat and Workshop in New Mexico. Learn more at starforgers.com.

Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop: April 30-May 3, 2027, Albuquerque, NM. Sarah Gailey, Premee Mohamed, Mary Robinette Kowal, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks. Learn More + Register at Starforgers.com

Testimonials over a background of Sandia Peak: “This is a great event to bring a work-in-progress that I had been stuck on for a while. The classes, critique sessions, and side conversations all helped generate new ideas and give the story new life.” -2026 attendee. “If you’re struggling with your inner saboteur—and what writer isn’t—Sandia Starforgers will knock it out of your system with the sheer force of its community. Professionally I have never felt so seen and appreciated.” -2026 Attendee. “I got so much out of this event. I’ve learned so much that I will be processing for awhile. The staff go out of their way to make sure we feel comfortable and safe. And most importantly, everyone, writers, staff, and instructors are so wonderful — the interactions I had make my heart so full.” -2026 Attendee. “It’s delightful spending time among your people, and for me these are my people. Even for an introvert, conversations just flow easily.” -2026 Attendee. “Sandia Starforgers is the sort of retreat every writer needs to attend at least once. It’s a small, kind, supportive group of excellent writers and they’re working toward the common goal of putting out great work. It was a wonderful experience and my writing is better for having attended.” -2025 Attendee. I loved the classes! I learned so much about critiquing and pitching! I left the retreat so excited about my writing and I haven’t felt that in a long while!” -2024 Attendee.

Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat and Workshop: April 30-May 3, 2027, Albuquerque, NM. Sarah Gailey, Premee Mohamed, Mary Robinette Kowal, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks. Save $200 early bird discount in effect until October 15. Starforgers.com

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 30

My heart is full! Thanks to fellow Sandia Starforgers instructors @maryrobinettekowal.com @davering.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social @charliejane.bsky.social with kick-off at @booksonthebosque.bsky.social! For info about 2027 with @sarahgailey.bsky.social join our newsletter at starforgers.com

Sandia Starforgers 2026 instructors Geoff Habiger, dave ring, Marie Parks, and Mary Robinette Kowal standing in front of a turquoise wall, smiling at the camera

Sandia Starforgers instructors Mary Robinette Kowal, dave ring, Marie Parks, and Geoff Habiger sitting in a bookstore in front of an audience. This photo was taken at Books at the Bosque in Albuquerque, NM.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 22

Taking the Amtrak from Albuquerque is great if you're going to Flagstaff and are on no semblance of a schedule, and you don't mind setting a 4 AM alarm for catching your return trip. That was, in fact, my situation the one time I tried it, and it was lovely.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 22

I’m so excited to be joining the Columbus Book Festival, July 11-12. Meet @jeshonard.bsky.social and me in the Indie Author Alley tent, where we'll have Unrelenting, Undeniable, Flightless, and Lesbians in Space for sale and signing. @notapipe.bsky.social @apbooks.bsky.social @wctracy.bsky.social

Columbus Book Festival, July 11-12, 2026: Free two-day book fest in the heart of downtown Columbus. Meet 200+ National & Local Authors, Shop New & Used Books, Find Lit Gifts for Readers, Entertainment, Local Food & Drink, Activities for Kids. columbusbookfestival.org.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 7

Delighted to see Flightless is polling well with cat readers.

A screenshot of a Flightless promo. It's been reposted by two apparent cats. One says "Excellent book by an excellent author." The other commented with a flame emoji.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 7

Today, I'm celebrating the launch of Flightless! 🪽 My fantasy heist novel is for folks who want a better future but don't see the path forward. Revolution is ours, friends.

Over a digitally painted background of sunset and coastal city, the words, "Flightless Has Launched. Flightless is the newest title by multi-award-winning fantasy author, Marie Parks. 'Intimate, sweeping, and full of flight.' -Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Calculating Stars. 'Memorable characters, a fascinating world, tons of action, and deep political intrigue.' -David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson, author of the Thieftaker Chronicles." The image also includes the cover of Flightless by Marie Parks

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 6

Happy #internationalasexualityday! I'm happy to be contributing in my own small way to the body of ace representation in media. If younger-me had had access to my books, I might have discovered my sexuality before my mid-30s. My books are a labor of love for my fellow aces... and for everyone!

Over a black, gray, white, and purple flag, the words, "Happy International Asexuality Day!" with a photo of Marie, labeled "Marie Parks, asexual fantasy author" along with the covers of her three books: Unrelenting and Undeniable (co-authored with Jes Honard) and Flightless.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 6

Join me in celebrating my third novel, Flightless, a fantasy heist releasing tomorrow from @apbooks.bsky.social! At 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, I'll give a reading, answer questions, and hand out party favors. Registration is required to attend, but it's free. Here's the link: marieparks.com/launch

Marie the author smiling at the camera. She's holding her two dogs in her lap. Mitchell the chihuahua has a speech bubble that says, "You're invited to Marie's book launch party!" Maya the rat terrier has a speech bubble that says, "Tuesday, April 7 on Zoom at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT"

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Apr 1

Um. @rochellesanch.bsky.social (the artist for the Flightless character stickers) made a get ready with me video. And I love her even more now. (Sadly the music didn't translate over from Meta, but imagine Dynasties and Dystopia from Arcane.) Please hire Rochelle for all your character art, stat.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 31

I'm having a virtual book launch party, and you're invited! I'll be reading from my new fantasy heist with social justice themes, answering questions, and offering a party favor! Register at marieparks.com/launch and feel free to share with friends.

Over a yellow background, a photo of Marie Parks and the cover of Flightless. The words: "Virtual Book Launch Party: Flightless by Marie Parks" are the header. This text follows: "From multi-award-winning author Marie Parks comes her solo-written debut, Flightless. 'Intimate, sweeping, and fully of flight.' -Mary Robinette Kowal. 'Memorable characters, a fascinating world, tons of action, and deep political intrigue.' -David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson" Finally there's the following event info: Tuesday, April 7 at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT / 6 PM MT / 5 PM PT. Register: marieparks.com/launch

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 31

This advanced review of Flightless makes me happy. Thank you @kareneisenbrey.bsky.social !

The 5-star review by Karen Eisenbrey says, "A heist story is good. A fantasy or sci-fi heist story is better. A fantasy or sci-fi heist story with a social justice edge rises to the heights!

"The jobs main character Riff and his friends pull are fascinating in their complexity and the skills needed to make them go off smoothly. It just gets more interesting when things go wrong and the crew has to improvise. It was easy to root for these criminals as they helped themselves to the wealth of snooty Divians—winged people at the top of a stratified society based on the ability to fly. I especially liked the idea of thieves and rogues organizing for equity and justice for all. Riff, a glider, is in the middle tier but not doing much better than the flightless ground-bounds. He wants riches for all the right reasons and accepts an almost impossible job that would solve everything…unless it’s a trap. Who it might be a trap for shifts as the story goes on.

"I received an advance-reader ebook from the author."

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 24

Time continues to be wibbly. Somehow, in two weeks, my third novel (and my solo-written debut) will be out. If you preorder Flightless and DM me the receipt and your snail mail address, I'll ship you some swag! @apbooks.bsky.social

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 20

I just dropped off an ARC of Flightless with @booksonthebosque.bsky.social in advance of my reading/signing event on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30. I'll be joined by fellow authors and Sandia Starforgers instructors, @maryrobinettekowal.com @davering.bsky.social and @tangentgeoff.bsky.social!

Marie and Kara inside Books on the Bosque smiling with their heads together. Kara is holding a physical copy of Flightless.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 16

I got my author copies of Flightless from @tangentgeoff.bsky.social of @apbooks.bsky.social! There's still time to preorder this social justice fantasy heist. Readers of Six of Crows and fans of Ocean's Eleven will have a blast, and anyone with a heart for equity will be ready to join the resistance

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 12

@tangentgeoff.bsky.social at @apbooks.bsky.social just texted me, "Guess what was just delivered?" along with this picture. All I have to say is... 😍😍😍AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍 I get to hold my book on SUNDAY!

Photo of a physical paperback copy of Flightless by Marie Parks, held up by a hand.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 12

Have an Edelweiss account? Want a review copy of Flightless, my upcoming social justice fantasy heist, for consideration in your bookstore, library, etc.? Here ya go: www.edelweiss.plus?sku=19638324... (Also, DM me if you prefer an epub review copy instead.)

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 10

Want a Flightless swag package to celebrate my upcoming fantasy heist novel? Just DM me a copy of your preorder receipt and a good snail mail address, and I will send it to you. Preorder: marieparks.com/flightless Art by @rochellesanch.bsky.social @sumrow.bsky.social @apbooks.bsky.social

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 7

Writing retreat weekend 💙

An open laptop on a table beside a lit candle and a kettle

A snowy mountain framed by snow-covered pine branches

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 7

When I started writing Flightless, we were in the 1st term of The Orange One, and I was newly divorced. I was thinking about how to effect change as a person with some privilege and also some lack of privilege. I was grappling with deeper poverty than I'd ever known and... (1/2)

The cover of flightless with arrows pointing from it that say, "Heist! Heist! Heist!" "Social justice" "Political machinations" "Ace main character and lots of queer rep" "Driving plot" "Found family + blood-related family" "Revolution? Revolution!" "Diverse cast." At the top is a blurb by David B. Coe/D.B. Jackson, author of the Thieftaker Chronicles: "Memorable characters, a fascinating world, tons of action, and deep political intrigue."

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 4

My next author email comes out Thursday AM. It includes some fun character art by @rochellesanch.bsky.social, a save-the-date for my book signing with @maryrobinettekowal.com @davering.bsky.social and @tangentgeoff.bsky.social, and some behind-the-scenes extras! Sign up: www.marieparks.com/contact/

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Mar 3

Flightless has been sent to the printer by @apbooks.bsky.social! It's surreal to be DONE with this story about striving and navigating an unjust world. It invites us to ask what possibilities we can create if we release the dregs society offers. I was graced with a blurb by @maryrobinettekowal.com

The blurb says, "This was the book I needed. The fun, heisty bits create a tasty coating for real conversations about revolution. Intimate, sweeping, and fully of flight." - Mary Robinette Kowal, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Calculating Stars

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Feb 28

If you preorder a copy of Flightless and DM me your receipt and a good address, I'll snail mail you this lovely sticker sheet and a signed bookplate! Art by the amazing @rochellesanch.bsky.social who is open for commissions, btw! Get the book at marieparks.com/flightless

A hand holding up a sticker sheet. The title "Flightless" is at the top, and the background is a hand-drawn map of a fantasy city. On the sticker sheet are eight characters' portraits, displaying a variety of genders, complexions, and expressions.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Feb 18

Happy #aromanticspectrumaawarenessweek from Riff, the protagonist of Flightless! Coming soon to a bookstore near you--preorder this fantasy heist from @apbooks.bsky.social before April 7.

Over a background of the Aromantic Pride flag, a postcard of the main character of Flightless with an envelope that says "Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week from Riff"

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Feb 10

BEHOLD! The absolutely stunning cover art for Flightless, my solo-written debut, is here. I'm so excited to share my social justice fantasy heist with y'all. @sumrow.bsky.social absolutely killed the artwork. Some details I particularly love are in the comments.

Cover of Flightless: Riff is front and center. He is a man with "glidesheaths"--flaps of skin extending from his arms and sides to help him glide. And he's showing off, gliding through the air. He wears a red hood and brown tattered clothing with patches galore and a knife in his boot. In the background is a beautiful sunset sky and a few "Divians" or flyers--people with wings. Below him is the City of Quilia, a town with red roofs and towers abutting a bay of blue water.

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Jan 14

Flightless, my April 7th eat-the-rich fantasy heist, is back with @apbooks.bsky.social for formatting. Thieves! Found family! So queer! I spent the last 13 days between work tasks reading a printed version aloud and HOLY POTATOES WHY WERE THERE STILL ERRORS IN THIS THING? Fixed now, thankfully!

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Nov 12

@jeshonard.bsky.social and I had SUCH a wonderful time at @booksonthebosque.bsky.social celebrating Unrelenting and Undeniable. Our first book came out in the pandemic, so events weren't a thing. What a great turnout and so much love and support. Love you, Albuquerque! @notapipe.bsky.social

Marie Parks (she/her)@marieparks· Oct 29

🌈Queer joy! On the page! Even if it's not the main focus of the story, it's an important part of Undeniable, @jeshonard.bsky.social's and my 2nd novel with @notapipe.bsky.social. (Out yesterday!) Thanks for providing a platform to gush, @maryrobinettekowal.com. maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/my-f...