Joey Robert Parks
Author, Journalist
"It's a short read [10,000 words] but I just couldn't put it down. I love how masterfully crafted each line is, and the story itself is so powerful. The narrative is an exploration of creativity and self-discovery, revolving around the character, Matthew, and his interaction with a forest entity that serves as a metaphorical muse. Matthew’s journey from confusion and desire to realization and resolution is incredibly thought-provoking, with a very uplifting ending.
"The Shallow Poet" is a compelling read that will make you ponder the power of words and the nature of desire and fulfillment. If you're on the fence, pick it up! You won't regret it."
~ Sarah Larson
Witness the true oddities of John Iannarelli's 20-year career as a top FBI Agent, from hilarious memorable arrests to truly bizarre search warrant discoveries. Whether arresting an actor on stage, catching a criminal in a hot tub, executing a search warrant at the home of a grown man who lives with hundreds of dolls, or witnessing the office meeting that turned into a tribal council moment from Survivor, Disorderly Conduct is arrestingly funny and often hard to believe--but all true.
“Joey Robert Parks did not have much exposure to law enforcement before we first met. After a couple years listening to my stories and helping me put this book together, he now has the equivalent of a doctorate in policing. This book would not have been finished if it weren't for Joey and his skills.”
~ John Iannarelli
About
Giving Up the Ghost to Write for Myself the Most
I love ghostwriting—29 books completed for entrepreneurs—but hated seeing five die unpublished due to 11th hour politics, family drama, etc. So, during the 2020 lockdown, I gave up the ghost.
In fall 2024, I resumed my creative writing associate’s degree at Scottsdale Community College—started post-high school, paused for abundant paid gigs—and will graduate fall 2025, then onto an Arizona State University bachelor’s. My MFA shortlist: Iowa Writers’ Workshop, NYU, Stanford, Cambridge, Columbia. With a 4.0 Honors GPA, my track record, and prolific output, I’m in—and savoring the ride.
As of February 2025, I’m crafting a magical realism novel, a biography, a creative nonfiction take on entrepreneurial thinking (insights from 74 global entrepreneurs), six short stories for a traditionally published collection, and heaps of poetry. My first short story, The Shallow Poet, hit Kindle in September 2023—the others arrive with the collection. Now, I’m also a journalist, bringing my narrative craft to a new beat.