Suzy Krause is a Canadian writer and music lover. Like Valencia, she has worked as a debt collector, and like Mrs. Valentine, she likes to tell stories. She writes about her life at www.suzykrause.com. Valencia and Valentine is her first novel.
“Despite themes of loneliness, loss, and mental illness, Krause
manages to infuse her tale with charm and gentle humor.”
—Booklist
“Suzy Krause’s debut novel, Valencia and Valentine, is a warm and
unexpected treat.” —POPSUGAR
“Valencia and Valentine is a beguiling and charming first novel by
Suzy Krause.” —Authorlink
“A singularly unique, superbly scripted, and inherently
entertaining novel by an author with a distinctively reader
engaging narrative storytelling style…” —Midwest Book Review
“Perfect for fans of Maria Semple and Graeme Simsion, Valencia and
Valentine is a charming novel with quirky characters the reader
can’t help falling in love with. With a unique voice and a fun
twist, it’s a story of love, human connection, and adversity that
is handled with deftness and compassion by Krause. You’ll think
about the characters and their stories long after you turn the
final page; in fact, as soon as I finished, I was tempted to go
back to the beginning and start it again!” —Susie Orman Schnall,
award-winning author of The Subway Girls
“Valencia and Valentine is a charming, beautifully told tale of
love and loss, disappointments and dreams. You will root for this
cast of eccentric characters, ache for them, and celebrate their
victories. A terrific debut, sure to delight fans of Gail Honeyman
and Fredrik Backman. Irresistible!” —Lori Nelson Spielman,
internationally bestselling author of Sweet Forgiveness and The
Life List
“A quirky, touching story about two women who, on the surface, are
not connected: but life is strange, and nothing is what it appears
to be. Perfectly poignant, and for oddballs everywhere.” —Georgia
Clark, critically acclaimed author of The Regulars
“What does it take to release your fears and let your life take
flight? Suzy Krause tackles this question in her lovely and
unexpected debut, Valencia and Valentine. With wit and deep empathy
for seemingly ‘difficult’ people, Krause has crafted a heartwarming
and life-affirming story.” —Camille Pagán, bestselling author of
I’m Fine and Neither Are You
“Funny, warm, and deeply insightful, Valencia and Valentine is a
must-read for anyone who’s ever struggled with loneliness, OCD or
simply being human.” —Kathy Cooperman, bestselling author of Crimes
Against a Book Club and The Very Principled Maggie Mayfield
“Valencia and Valentine is an exquisitely detailed, intricately
woven tale that speaks to the truth at the heart of every good
story: love. It will draw you in from the first line and keep you
guessing until the very last heartrending page.” —Eliza Gordon,
author of Dear Dwayne, With Love
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