An author from St Asaph has topped ten Amazon categories with her new collaborative book, which is inspired by the passing of her son 16 years ago.

Rachael Parland’s inspiring book From the Ashes; She is Ignited is a collaboration of stories in which eight ladies share their stories about overcoming adversity and how they got through their darkest days to live a life ignited with positivity, passion and confidence.

One of those women is Ms Parland, whose own adversity came in the form of loss.

“I lost my five-year-old son back in 2006 – he's 21 this year.

“I wrote this as a tribute", said Ms Parland.

In Ms Parland’s heart-breaking chapter ‘An Unbreakable Bond; A Mother, A Son, A Journey’, she describes losing her beloved son Rocco, aged five, and the choices she made to heal and make life worth living.

The book has proven immensely popular, topping ten categories including mental health, personal health and personal transformation.

“Knocking ‘The Iceman’ Wim Hof from his top position – I am truly grateful for the support I received,” she added.

You can purchase the book here.