The Paris Effect

The Paris Effect

Friendship, loss, and a tantalizing trip to Parisâ€¦
"Discover a Paris that few casual tourists see" (Paris Voice) in this highly praised #1 Amazon Best Seller in Women's Fiction. "A can't-put-downâ€¦ absorbing adventure" (Kirkus Reviews).

When Amy loses her best friend, Kat, to cancer, she knows their dream of a secret trip to Paris will never come true. Yet Katâ€™s words haunt her, urging her to embark on the Paris trip alone and shed the dissatisfaction of her life in Phoenix.

Little by little, Amy, grappling with a failing marriage and struggling with painful childhood memories, lets herself be swayed. Guided by Katâ€™s bold voice, Amy sneaks off to Paris while her husband is away on a business trip. Once there, however, she finds that her problems have come right along with her.

Through her adventures, laced with luscious descriptions of food and Paris, Amy learns that often in life, love and friendship, nothing is exactly as it seems. Will Amy choose the life sheâ€™s discovered in Paris or decide to revive the one she left behind?

A womanâ€™s meaningful journey, set in the beauty of the City of Light.

Author Interview

I love books about Paris. Will I like this book?
Yes, I believe so! But this isn't your typical book about Paris. At first it may seem like chick lit (a secret trip to the romantic city of Paris!) or a travel memoir (Amy ventures abroad without telling her husband and ends up on a voyage of self-discovery), though I'd say at its core it's women's fiction: Amy deals with the loss of her best friend and the downward (and sideways) spiral that ensues. She questions herself and her choices. She ultimately has to make some tough decisions. It's an emotional ride.

What inspired you to write The Paris Effect?
This is easy. I am a member of two book groups. We love talking about stories and characters, why we liked or didn't like a novel, what books and reading mean to us. I've done a lot of pondering about what makes a satisfying reading experience. Simply put, I wanted to write a novel that my book groups would enjoy reading and talking about.

What kind of story is The Paris Effect?
Reviewers call it an engrossing adventure that's both funny and touching. Literary types would probably say it's a coming of age story because the main character, Amy (who loves all things French, and is diet-obsessed and believes French women don't get fat), takes the first big risk of her life by running away to France, soon learning the truth of the expression, "Wherever you go, there you are." I call it a tale of self-discovery that for the reader doubles as a virtual mini-vacation to Paris, giving a unique glimpse of Paris life.

Many books have been written with Paris as the setting. What sets yours apart?
Who doesn't like a Paris love story? For many of us, Paris is the ultimate romantic dream destination. And don't get me wrongâ€”Paris is truly as romantic as it's cracked up to be! But it's also a multilingual, multinational metropolis of street hustlers, diesel fumes, puddles of pee, and pickpockets. Amy encounters all of these and more, including some wonderfully kind strangers. She gets to know a Paris that few casual tourists ever see. And so will you. Thanks for reading!

Country	USA
Author	K. S. R. Burns
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Velvet Morning Press
Manufacturer	Velvet Morning Press
NumberOfPages	266
PublicationDate	2016-05-31
Publisher	Velvet Morning Press
ReleaseDate	2016-05-31
Studio	Velvet Morning Press

Author Interview

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