Holy Parrot is the latest novel by Angel A
Explore the Depths of “Holy Parrot”
A captivating mystery that seamlessly weaves elements of culture, religion, science, and human emotion. Set in the idyllic Caribbean coast, the novel resonates with truths that may be lies and secrets potentially never revealed. Australian scientist, Leo, must either protect Maria and her astonishing claim or reveal the truth in his head-spinning tale of divine intervention.
About Angel A
Angel A is an Australian writer, filmmaker, and chiropractor whose work bridges the worlds of healing and storytelling. For thirty years, he has maintained a community chiropractic practice while simultaneously creating transformational narratives that explore the pivotal moments when people must choose between remaining trapped in inauthentic lives or leaping toward their true selves.
His company name, Angel’s Leap, is inspired by the French expression “le saut de l’ange”—that crucial moment when we can no longer continue as we have and must decide to either fall into defeat or soar into transformation. This concept is exemplified in his award-winning short film Le Saut De L’Ange, which earned the Special Jury Remi Award (the highest award in its category) at WorldFest-Houston, the festival that discovered Spielberg, Lucas, and the Coen Brothers. Directing under his birth name Adam Mackey, he produced the film in Corsica, France, with an international crew from six countries.
Drawing on his understanding of archetypal patterns and mythology, Angel A crafts what readers have described as “stories that heal.” His debut novel, Mary Poser, earned multiple awards, with its audiobook becoming a 2023 SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) Best VoiceOver finalist. His second novel, Holy Parrot, explores themes of belief, identity, and the courage to question inherited narratives. Each novel begins as a feature film screenplay, reflecting his cinematic approach to storytelling and his ongoing commitment to developing these stories for the screen.
Angel A’s unique perspective comes from three decades of witnessing how people’s physical pain often masks deeper emotional and psychological misalignments. His narratives explore the root causes of human suffering and the transformative power of living authentically. Through compelling characters facing their own Angel’s Leap moments, his stories challenge readers to examine their own self-sabotaging patterns and discover the courage to align with their most authentic selves.
“This book gets an easy 5 out of 5 stars from me. It was extremely hard to put down, and the characters became as familiar as old friends.”
~Literary Titan
“In smooth and polished prose, Angel A compellingly examines the myriad and sometimes opposing ways in which humans deal with the challenges of life and faith, questioning our over reliance on science and scientific methods and our doubt and distrust about more traditional streams of knowledge”
~Publishers Weekly Booklife
“Angel A’s HOLY PARROT is a well-written, compelling novel with an engaging story line and characters with depth, interesting motivations, and lots of personality.“
~Florence Osmund for IndieReader
“Holy Parrot ideally will assume an active role in any book club or reader group interested in the intersection between science and faith, the resulting drive for a better life, and the miracles that can power such convictions.“
~D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“Overall, Holy Parrot is a flawless book with a lot to offer. I highly recommend Angel A’s Holy Parrot to anyone and everyone. People who love reading about culture, history, religion, science, and nature will love this captivating novel.”
~Kajori Sheryl Paul at The Chrysalis BREW Project
International Awards and Recognitions for Holy Parrot
2023 The Brew Seal of Excellence
2023 Literary Titan 5-star book award
2023 Readers’ Favorite 5-star book award
2023 Indie BRAG Medallion
2023 Firebird Book Award Winner (three categories)
2023 Nautilus Silver Book Award Winner
2023 International Impact Book Awards Winner
2023 Hawthorn Prize Finalist
2023 Maxy Awards Finalist
2023 London Book Festival Runner-Up
2023 New York Book Festival Runner-Up
2023 Paris Book Festival Runner-Up
2023 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner
2023 Awesome Indies 5-star book award
2023 Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence
2023 Florida Authors And Publishers Association bronze award
2023 COVR Visionary Fiction Award Winner
2023 San Francisco Book Awards Honorable Mention
2023 Living Now Silver Evergreen Book Medal For Fiction
2023 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite
2023 Readers’ Choice Book Awards Finalist
2023 Chanticleer International Book Awards Long List
2023 Maincrest Media Award Winner
2024 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite
2024 BREW Book Excellence Award
2024 American Fiction Awards Finalist
Watch the award-winning film Angel’s Leap now for free. Click the image to view.
“…the novel succeeds, offering some surprises, a good metaphor in the uncrossable bridge, and a heroine who grows in understanding herself and her spirituality.“
~Kirkus Reviews
“Full of humor and warmth, MARY POSER touches on serious issues like self-harm, anxiety, and prejudice, while inspiring readers to be happy with who they are, and to always look for butterflies.”
~IndieReader
Readers who relish multicultural stories, Southern roots, coming of age tales, and a powerful female protagonist who figures out how she can gain real happiness will find Mary Poser a completely engrossing read:
“Vivid and hard to put down.”
~D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“…A romance with unexpected twists, complicated layers, and tense near misses, Mary Poser is a gratifying trip.”
~Drema Drudge, Foreword Review
“”This story is perfect! Their connection, their integrity towards themselves and their love for each other made this a beautiful story. Exceptionally good!“
~Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite
New! Young Adult Edition
Now available as an audiobook. Narrated by Heather Nichols.
2023 nominee for the SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences)
🦋 Best Fiction Narration. 🦋
Mary Poser – Butterflies and white lies as Bollywood comes to Nashville.
There’s troubled love in Music City, Nashville Tennessee. Despite deeply entrenched obstacles, Southern Belle, Mary, falls for a visiting Bollywood director, Simha Das. A life-changing event leads to questions about who or what intervenes. Passions collide as Mary must come to terms with her darkest secret.
Mary must cross the bridge to her heart to have her butterflies. On the surface Mary Poser is a fun and frolicking love story. Underneath this is a message of hope and inspiration for anyone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety from approval demands of family, faith and culture.
International Awards for Mary Poser
2017 Foreword Reviews Indies Book of the Year Award Finalist
2018 American Fiction Awards Winner
2018 Best Book Awards Winner
2018 NYC Big Book Award Winner
2018 International Book of the Year Finalist
2018 Paris Book Festival Runner-Up
2018 Readers’ Favorite Finalist
2018 Independent Author Network Book of the year Finalist
2018 London Book Festival Honorable Mention
2018 BookViral Millennium Book Awards Long List
2018 New Apple Book Awards Official Selection
2018 Body, Mind, Spirit Book awards winner
2019 Independent Press Award winner
2019 New York Book Festival winner
