Ask the Author: B.A. Paris

“Hello,

Thank you for your questions, I'll be checking in every few weeks to answer them!

” B.A. Paris

Answered Questions (374)

Sort By:

An error occurred while sorting questions for author B.A. Paris.

Hello there, just read behind closed doors and the book was absolutely nuts. I read it in just a few days and could not put it down. Any update on possibily being turned into a film?

B.A. Paris Hi Margaux,

I'm so sorry I missed your question coming in. I'm delighted you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors. Unfortunately, there are no plans for a movie at the moment but I've never lost hope that one day, it will be up there on the big screen!

Bets wishes

11 likes · like
Comment

I have recently just read Behind closed door and absolutely loved it ! I was captivated from the beginning. Throughout the entire book I thought this would be a fantastic psychological thriller movie. Anything in the works in regards to a movie ? I'll be moving on to the therapist next. Great work

B.A. Paris Hi Kristy,

Thank you for your message, I'm thrilled you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors. Unfortunately, there are no plans for a movie at the moment but I live in hope!

With best wishes

9 likes · like
Comment

So I finished "Behind Closed Doors" yesterday and it left me in shock. I really praise u for your writing it made me feel like I was standing in Grace's place trying to escape. Anyway, I plan to read more of your books and I was wondering if you were going on tour for ur new book in 2026. Hopefully you'll be able to come to Ontario, Canada??

B.A. Paris Hi Hanin,

Thank you for your message, I'm thrilled you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors. I don't have plans for a tour in 2026 yet, but I've always wanted to meet my Canadian readers so it's definitely on my list. If not 2026, then 2027!

1 like · like
Comment

which of your books is your favourite one? mine is the understudy or bring me back!!

B.A. Paris Hi again,

Lovely to know you enjoyed The Understudy and Bring Me Back.
My favourite is probably Behind Closed Doors because it was the book that changed my life. I also like The Dilemma, because it is more of a family drama.

20 likes · like
Comment

have you ever thought of writing some books which are not thrillers or crime stories?? or why did you choose such a genre???

B.A. Paris Hi Patryca, yes, I would like to write family dramas one day, a little like my book The Dilemma, which wasn't really a thriller.

7 likes · like
Comment

This question contains spoilers... (view spoiler)

B.A. Paris Hi Ruth,

Pierre is the name of Justine's partner. It indicates how the therapist tries to turn the women he is infatuated with against their partners. When it doesn't work, and they don't want to leave their partners, he kills them.

like
Comment

Will you please find a way to turn Behind Closed Doors into a movie?

B.A. Paris Hi Whitney, it has been optioned for film so fingers crossed it will happen!

13 likes · like
1 comment

What inspired you to start writing?

B.A. Paris A love of creating stories and a desire to share them with people!

14 likes · like
Comment

Hi, hope my message finds you well. I wanted to say that I loved reading your books, especially Behind Closed doors, the Breakdown and The therapist. I've also written a review of The Therapist in my blog post.https://inspiredlife4ever.wordpress.com/2022/06/24/the-review-of-the-thriller-the-therapist/ Can you let us know when we can read 'The prisoner'?

B.A. Paris Hi Janaki,

Apologies for my late reply, edits have kept me busy over the least couple of months! I'm delighted that you've enjoyed reading my books and thank you for your lovely review of The Therapist on your blog.

The Prisoner has been out for a while now, so I hope you've had a chance to read it!

Best wishes

9 likes · like
Comment

What do you do to stay motivated while writing?

B.A. Paris Hello!

Once I start writing, the plot and the characters keep me motivated. And chocolate, lots of it!

2 likes · like
Comment

I saw that Blackwater Lane was based on the book The Breakdown. What ever happened to the Behind Closed Doors being made into a movie?

B.A. Paris Hello!

Behind Closed Doors is still optioned for a movie, so fingers crossed!

11 likes · like
1 comment

When is your birthday? You’ve mentioned July 26 in two of your books which is my father’s birthday and I was wondering if it was yours also?

B.A. Paris My birthday is in July - but not the 26th!

4 likes · like
6 comments

Do you create special bonus content for superfans or newsletter subscribers?

B.A. Paris No, not yet, but I have a website coming soon. And I do giveaways from time to time on Instagram and Twitter :)

6 likes · like
1 comment

I really don’t have a question. I just wanted to say, you are my favorite author. I’ve read all your books. And I have all but 2 in my collection. The Therapist and The Dilemma. I can’t wait till you come out with a new one. Will it be soon?

B.A. Paris Thank you, lovely to know you enjoy my books. My new one will be out in November :)

7 likes · like
Comment

I just noticed that Goodreads has The Therapist listed as being released in April however Amazon says July 13, 2021? I was just hoping for April. Looking forward to reading the new book.

B.A. Paris Hi Christy,
The Therapist is being published on April 15 in the UK, and July 13 in the US.
I hope you enjoy it!

26 likes · like
2 comments

what writers work has influenced you the most?

B.A. Paris Hello,
Thank you for your question, I think the main influence on my writing has been Agatha Christie.

18 likes · like
Comment

I guess I've read all of your books (Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown, Bring Me Back, The Dilemma and even The Understudy!), so the simple question is: is there more? :) If not, will there be anything new in the nearest future? I'm super excited to know what are the plans. Are you planning to stay in the Mystery/Thriller genre?

B.A. Paris Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your message and for reading my books, I'm delighted you enjoy them and yes, there's definitely more! I have a new book The Therapist coming out soon (July 13 in the US)and I'm currently writing my next one which will be out in 2022 They are both Mystery/Thrillers so for the moment I'm staying with that genre.
Best wishes

27 likes · like
1 comment

Behind Closed Doors was the first book (after being out of high school for 15 years) that made me realize how much I love to read! So THANK YOU for allowing my mind to escape during this pandemic and continue to. (And yes I of course read your other books after this. You're one of my favorite authors now! SO do I have a question? Nope! Just a thanks for helping me get back into reading!

B.A. Paris Hi Jaimie,
Thank you for your message, it's lovely to know that Behind Closed Doors got you back into reading! And thank you for reading my other books :)
With best wishes

7 likes · like
Comment

I loved reading all of your books! I'm waiting for The Dilemma to come in to my library. Who did you co-write The Understudy with? Trying to find it on Goodreads so I can add it to my list.

B.A. Paris Hi Jaci,

Sorry for my late reply! Thank you, it's lovely to know you enjoy my books.
I wrote The Understudy with Sophie Hannah, Clare Mackintosh and Holly Brown.
I hope you enjoy The Dilemma when you finally get to read it!

Best wishes

5 likes · like
Comment

I loved your first book - Behind Closed Doors and just finished The Dilemma. I noticed that you co-wrote a book - The Understudy. Is this as good as your other books?

B.A. Paris Hi Julie,
Thank you for reading my books, it's lovely to know you enjoyed them. From the feedback we've had, The Understudy is an enjoyable read!

2 likes · like
Comment

Load 20 more questions

23,059 followers

To ask B.A. Paris a question, please sign up.

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions