Conversation so far:
What is The Parable Series?
Octavia E. Butler published two novels later designated as the Parable (or Earthseed) series.
What happened in 1993 to Octavia Butler?
Parable of the Sower is a 1993 science fiction novel by American writer Octavia E. Butler.

Question: Was the book successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was the Parable of the Sower successful?