On occasion, I run a 6Ws feature to give fellow authors and their books a bit of promotion. Kay Parquet is the next. (With a nod to my former life as a journalist, I opted for the 6Ws of the business: who, what, when, where, why and how, which counts as it ends in W.) I will let her tell you about here writing, including her new release, Bookshop on Blossom Street. A romance about a bookshop? I’m intrigued. By the way, this post is part of the Bittersweet Book Tours.
Here. I will let Kay take over.
Who is Kay Parquet?
I am an author who has loved stories for as long as I can remember, especially the kind that feel familiar and comforting. I write small-town romance about imperfect people, real emotions, and finding connection in the middle of everyday chaos. When I am not writing, I am usually reading, gaming, or hanging out with my dog while juggling far too many creative ideas. At heart, I am someone who believes stories should feel like coming home. As for my country of residence, I’m in the USA, and I’m self-published under my own publishing house, Muse & Ink.
What is your latest book?
The Bookshop on Blossom Street kicks off the series with a heartfelt small-town romance that sets the tone for the world, introducing readers to the Blossom Street Shops series, it’s soon to be familiar faces, and the kind of love stories that feel comforting, hopeful, and real. My next book being published is The B&B on Blossom Street. It follows a cozy bed and breakfast at the heart of the town and the people whose lives intersect there, especially Bridget and Justin as they navigate love, distance, and the pull of home. It is a story about reconnection, patience, and finding your way back to each other when life gets complicated. The current two books out now are The Bookshop on Blossom Street and The Bistro on Blossom Street which you can get at retailers now.
When did you begin writing?
I started writing when I was a kid, long before I ever thought about publishing. I would write Star Trek fanfic and read it aloud to my parents while they cooked dinner, and I stayed up late creating stories because I loved it. Life pulled me away for a while, but I eventually found my way back to writing, and that is when it became something I knew I wanted to pursue seriously. So… here we are.
How do you write?
I write intuitively (aka pantser) and let the story unfold as I go, following the characters rather than a strict outline. Most of my writing happens early in the morning with coffee, a blank document, and often a body doubling session to help me stay focused. I keep my process simple and flexible so the writing stays fun and honest. My editor swears she’ll turn me into a planster one of these days… I keep telling her over my dead chaotic gremlin body.
Where do you write?
I usually write in my home office where I can settle in and focus. When the weather is nice, I love taking my work outside and writing on the porch. Something about fresh air and a change of scenery really helps the words flow. Sometimes I’ll go to a cafe, sometimes I’ll go to the library, but in the end the goal of writing happens wherever the muse takes me.
Why do you write?
I write because stories have always been how I make sense of the world. Writing lets me explore emotions, relationships, and moments that feel deeply human, then share them in a way that might comfort someone else. If a reader feels seen or less alone after finishing one of my books, then I have done exactly what I set out to do.
BLURB FOR THE BOOKSHOP ON BLOSSOM STREET
Sometimes love shows up between the pages … and far too many coffee refills.
Emma Carter is a curvy, quietly stubborn bookshop owner in the heart of Maplewood who is perfectly content with her shelves, her solitude, and her zero dating life. Thank you very much.
But when Nathan Reed, the town’s handsome new librarian, proposes a joint book event, Emma reluctantly agrees. What begins as a professional collaboration quickly turns into something else … with sparks, shared glances, and small-town gossip thrown in for good measure.
Can Emma trust what is growing between them, or will the age gap, public whispers, and her own fears close the book before it even begins?
LINKS TO BUY: Located on her website www.kayparquet.com in the ‘books’ section.
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: One link https://linktr.ee/kayparquet to rule them all.