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Valentine wants to prove to herself that she's no longer the impulsive, daring girl who got married (and quickly divorced) in Vegas to a man she barely knew. Now, she is living by a new set of rules: planned, cautious, and carefully executed. But her plan is challenged when she falls (literally) into the path of her first love, Lorenzo. And with Valentine's Day around the corner, will Valentine be able to keep herself from making another big mistake?
I'm pleased to welcome Canadian author kaya Quinsey to The Writing Desk:
Tell us about your latest book?
Thank you for welcoming me to your blog, Tony. My latest book, Valentine in Venice, is a sweet romance novella set in none other than Venice. Valentine Wells returns to Venice. After having visited ten years earlier when she was just sixteen years old, it was where she had impulsively met Lorenzo Dipachio. Her first kiss. Her first love.
Now twenty-six, Valentine is a successful wedding photographer in Chicago. Still impulsive, Valentine is recently divorced after being married for about a minute in Las Vegas. And she doesn't miss the irony of being a divorced wedding photographer. Also dealing with her mother's recent diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's, Valentine's father convinces her that she needs a break.
Now that she is back in Venice, Valentine wants to prove to herself that she's no longer the impulsive, daring girl who got married (and quickly divorced) in Vegas to a man she barely knew. Now, she is living by a new set of rules: planned, cautious, and carefully executed.
But her plan is challenged when she falls (literally) into the path of her first love, Lorenzo. And with Valentine's Day around the corner, will Valentine be able to keep herself from making another big mistake?
What inspired you to write Valentine in Venice?
Venice is, without a doubt, one of my favourite places I've had the chance to visit. I knew that I wanted Venice to act as a meaningful setting in a future book. After having written 'A Coastal Christmas', I toyed with the idea of writing another holiday-themed novella. And with Valentine's Day coming up quickly, all of the pieces fell into place.
What advice do you have for aspiring writers?
Keep writing!
What was the hardest scene you remember writing?
The first scene from the first chapter was hardest scene to write. I wanted to do Venice justice, while also introducing the main character, Valentine Wells, and her backstory.
What are you planning on writing next?
I am currently planning on writing a sequel to 'Paris Mends Broken Hearts'. Keep an eye out for it! Thank you so much, Tony, for having me on your blog. It has been a pleasure!
Kaya Quinsey
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About the Author
Kaya Quinsey holds her undergraduate and master’s degree in psychology. The author of three books, her work has sold in seven countries. Kaya’s passion for culture, travel, and psychology blend for a reading style that is fun, full of surprises, and easy to read. A romantic at heart, Kaya’s writing offers a contemporary twist to traditional love stories. Through her stories, she hopes to inspire readers to fiercely chase their dreams. Find out more at Kaya's website: www.kayaquinsey.com and find her on Twitter @kayaquinsey 
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