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V & W Publishing

V & W Publishing

By: Warren M. Walker & Samuel Z. Venter
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 Founded by Samuel Z. Venter and Warren M. Walker, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking book publishing agency dedicated to bringing exceptional stories to life in both digital and print formats. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to quality, we strive to empower authors by providing professional publishing services that bridge the gap between creativity and reach. We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and entertain. Whether through ebooks, or beautifully crafted printed coloring book editions, we ensure that every title meets the highest standards of designWarren M. Walker & Samuel Z. Venter
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  • The Italian Kiss Short Story (Chapter Two: Paris: Land of the Disconnected)

    The Italian Kiss Short Story (Chapter Two: Paris: Land of the Disconnected)
    Oct 22 2025

    A nine-hour flight that felt like 80,000, a suffocatingly small hotel room, and the utter betrayal of slow Wi-Fi. Fourteen-year-old Lilly is not having the Parisian adventure her parents, Elizabeth and Bob, promised. From the moment they touch down in France, the trip is a masterclass in middle-class travel disappointment.

    Join us as Lilly navigates the cultural minefield of her family's ambitions. Listen in as Dad, in "The Intrepid Explorer" mode, attempts a seizure-like mime to get a taxi, Mom struggles to maintain a polite veneer in the face of a "Petite Chambre Familiale" the size of a walk-in closet, and Lilly grapples with the agonizing reality of being digitally banished with a tragic 0.5 Mbps Wi-Fi connection.

    This week, we recount the saga of The Louvre Debacle (where the Mona Lisa is judged for not smiling), the Eiffel Tower Washout (where they pay to stand inside a cloud), and the Unfriendly Locals who confirm Lilly's hypothesis that Europeans are just too cool for them. Trapped in a tiny, slightly damp room with a snoring father and a suitcase privacy partition, Lilly starts a countdown to freedom. Paris isn't beautiful enough to forgive. Next stop: Spain.


    Book Title: The Italian Kiss Short Story

    Author: Warren M. Walker

    Publisher: V & W Publishing

    https://publishing.irishknights.co.za/the-italian-kiss-short-story/


    Available on Amazon.com:

    Kindle:

    https://www.amazon.com/The-Italian-Kiss-Short-Story-By-Warren-Walker/dp/B0DCLJB73X

    Paperback:

    https://www.amazon.com/The-Italian-Kiss-Short-Story-By-Warren-Walker/dp/B0FV1SR61M
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