An internationally published author and Chiquenist, Barbara Conelli is on the mission to bring Fantastic Fearless Feminine Fun into every woman's life. Ms. Conelli's charming, delightful and wildly humorous Chique Books are filled with Italian passion. In these books, Barbara Conelli invites women to explore Italy, from the comfort of their home, with elegance, grace and style, all the while encouraging them to live their own Dolce Vita, no matter where they are in the world.
Barbara Conelli's newest release, Chique Secrets of Dolce Vita, is described as a delightful "narrative travel nonfiction book full of charming, poetic, delightful and humorous travel and life stories about extraordinary Milanese women, men who have succumbed to their temptation and the art of living your own dolce vita no matter where in the world you are."
Ms. Conelli lives between New York and Milan. Though, as a real globetrotter, she’s constantly on the move, accompanied by her adorable and incredibly spoiled beagle. For Barbara Conelli, writing is like breathing.
Readers can learn more about Ms. Conelli, as well as her works, by visiting her website, Twitter and Facebook.
Please tell us a bit about your book, Chique Secrets of Dolce Vita, and what you hope readers take away from reading it.
Chique Secrets of Dolce Vita is a magic carpet that takes you to Italy and back in the blink of an eye. Through the pages of the book, you can feel the real Italian zest and passion. In Chique Secrets of Dolce Vita, I take your hand and guide you through my personal, intimate encounters with Milan, so that you can experience what I have experienced, and live your own Dolce Vita without leaving the comfort of your home.
Who/what inspires you the most within your book?
Each time I flip through my book, it reminds me of all those magical moments I've spent in the city. It reminds me of the terrific Milanese women I know. It reminds me of the essence of Chique Dolce Vita. It reminds me of my Grandma Lily who was born in Milan, and of her unbelievable wisdom. It reminds me of my peaceful Milanese mornings and lively Milanese nights. Every word inspires me because this book is my life.
Do you have a favorite line or excerpt from your book?
"La vita e bella, life is beautiful, and the most amazing wonders of this world often hide in the simplest things." I believe this is the message of Chique Secrets of Dolce Vita.
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