Ciao! My name is Marisa Parker. I am the middle daughter of Italian parents,
Eugenio Piergiovanni and Maria Martore. Despite a thirteen-year age gap between
them, my parents were adventurers and always looked on the bright side of life.

I’ve recounted their story in two books (both award-winning).
The first, is GOODBYE TO Italia (2016), and tells of their diverse and courageous
experiences during the dreadful World War 2 years, in Italy and Africa.
The second, Ciao! WE’RE IN AFRICA (2018), follows my parents, once they marry
and decide to risk everything, by leaving Italy for Africa.
I currently live in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia, with my husband. We have two
grown up daughters who were born in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), the land of my birth.

I completed a master’s degree in project management (2012) and a
diploma in Editing and Publishing (2020).
I welcome enquiries about copyediting and proofreading, or you can sign up for my
quarterly eNewsletter through the Contact page.

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REVIEWS (copyediting and proofreading services)

“Bringing a story to life in a way that appeals to a much wider audience has been my greatest challenge as an author and Marisa has been an exceptional coach and mentor - helping me to both stay true to the ‘heart' of my story AND make the improvements needed in the story-telling process - I really valued her compassionate yet direct approach and her flexibility to literally switch between high-level advisor and hands on editor where needed. It was Marisa's flexible approach to supporting my creative process as an author that was so crucial to the ultimate success of my book." —Dr Pete Stebbins, PhD

"Marisa Parker is my book shepherd. She has guided ten of my books through the publishing process. I have always been able to rely on her judgement and professional attention throughout the copyediting and proofreading process. Her friendly publication guidance has ensured the quality of the final presentation of my work and the standard of her work has been unfailingly impeccable. I consider her to be a complete publishing professional, a trusted source of advice, and a mentor. I can wholeheartedly recommend her services to any writer."  —Ron Thomas, author of the Solly Trilogy.