Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – eBook Arrival!

Thank you to those who’ve been asking about the eBook version of “Surviving Sue”.  It’s available now, on Amazon. 😊

If you’re interested in purchasing the book…as a book…you can do so through my publisher: Surviving Sue | Eckhartz Press.

Reviews and comments are welcome, welcome, welcome!  Please visit the “Surviving Sue” page here to drop your thoughts or do so on the Amazon page.  I understand reviews post v-e-r-y slowly on Amazon. Sorry about that. (Oh — “Surviving Sue” will also be on Goodreads soon!)

I am thrilled by the interest in my mom’s story.  Believing in the power of personal narratives and the memoir genre, I’ll continue to provide inside info about the ways in which I built resiliency and navigated the challenges – in posts to come.   

One of my secret weapons in surviving Sue…no, not the book…but the lived experience? 😉 Being married to my best friend.  Thank you for the kind observations many of you have made about “the hubster” (Paul) as you’ve read the book.  We married when I was just nineteen and while I’m not sure he knew what he was getting in the deal…becoming a member of my crazy family… he never wavered as life with Sue unfolded. 

Here’s a pic I didn’t include in the book.  Paul and I kicking up our heels at our wedding reception…all sweaty and joyous…building a solid foundation for the future.  Love, patience, kindness.  On August 15, we’ll celebrate our 42nd anniversary.  How…is…that…possible?

Book launches, signing parties – they’re wonderful – but feedback from readers is the best. Keep reading, keep asking questions.  Grateful for your support. 

Hugs…big hugs,

Vicki 🥰



56 responses to “Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – eBook Arrival!”

  1. Great pic! My wife and I got married when were 21, but started dating at 14 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️.

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    1. Oh my goodness…what a love story! Cheers to both of you! 😉😘😉

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      1. Ditto you and Paul 🙂🥂

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        1. …and again…to you and Tammy. Do I have that right? 😎

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          1. Yes! Good memory, psychic skills or maybe both! 😁

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            1. Neither! I think we just remember details about people who matter…thanks for being one of those good souls, Todd! 😉😉😉

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              1. You are sweet- thanks Vicki! 😊😊😎

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                  1. WordPress needs one of those little heart buttons the way Facebook has-in the meantime-💚

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                    1. I agree! Can you put that on your to-do list — start the lobbying effort? LOL! 🤣

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  2. Being married to your best friend makes all the difference in life. I’m another of the fortunate ones who live this reality. 💕

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    1. Ah…thanks for that, Jane. I agree…it’s the best and most important relationship. Hugs to you and your hubs! 🥰

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  3. Great! Will grab a kindle version right now.

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    1. You are so sweet – thank you, Jessica! 😉

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      1. I’m sure it’s fascinating. Have bought under my Amazon UK account btw.

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        1. Thank you — all of this is new to me. Hope all works well with Amazon UK. 😘

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          1. Seems to be, I’ve got it now.

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  4. Oh, I’m laughing about “One of my secret weapons in surviving Sue…no, not the book…but the lived experience?” I love your beautiful marriage/friendship/partnership – and this delightful picture from your wedding! Congratulations on the e-book! ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. Thanks for being you! Laughing with me…celebrating all the good stuff. Love ya! 🥰❤️🥰

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  5. You’re right about Amazon being slow, but they thanked me for the review which doesn’t show! But when I click to review your book, there it is. hmmm

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    1. Oh…Joy! Your review is FINALLY posted and it’s wonderful. Thank you so very much for reading and for the amazing praise. Grateful to you! Xo! ❤️

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        1. Humbled, honored…thank you again, Joy. 💕

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    2. I don’t know what’s up with Amazon reviews…I read your lovely review and now it’s poofed. Maybe it’s just a settling in period, LOL? So bizarre.

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  6. I didn’t realize that you and Paul married while you were a teen! He was key to your surviving Sue. Congrats on your 42nd anniversary!

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    1. Yes….we were babies then! And hope you’re still basking in ‘anniversary glow’ yourself!
      xo! 🥰

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      1. You were babies! I was 25 and my husband 30! Yes, we’re having a good week. 😊

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  7. The right companion in life really is a secret weapon, isn’t it? Cheers to you and Paul (and the eBook, too)! Wishing you many more decades of love and adventure! ❤️

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    1. Hugs, hugs, hugs, Erin! 🥰

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    I’ll pick Surviving Sue up later today when I’m making some other Amazon purchases and add it to the stack already waiting. They know me a little too well over there. 😎

    I’m looking forward to meeting Sue, Paul (my dad’s name was Paul), and the rest of your family.

    I leave a fair amount of reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Most Amazon reviews are up in 24-48 hours, often sooner if I’ve purchased the book through them.

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    1. Thank you so much for all of your tips and support, Pete. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about the book. And yes! There must be some extra goodness in the name Paul, right?
      xo! 🥰

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  9. Uninformed question on my part Vicki- can you leave a review on Amazon even if you didn’t purchase there?

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    1. I believe you can but gosh the whole “review” business on Amazon is wonky. Wynne and Joy both posted reviews but they don’t appear consistently yet. So strange. Wynne tested for me because she didn’t purchase from Amazon either and it worked. So grateful to you for your willingness to offer a review! Xo, Deb! ❤️

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      1. Okay, thanks but perhaps I’ll put that one on hold for a bit until the wonky gets fixed and just go to the SS page to start 🙂

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        1. Grateful no matter what, where, when. Thank you, Deb! 😘

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  10. Love the photo of the two of you. And congratulations to Paul too on the launch. An early Happy Anniversary wish to the both of you. What an amazing journey – 42 years – that’s awesome!

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    1. Aw…thanks! We were a sweaty mess from dancing in that pic but boy, we had a good time! 😎

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      1. That’s what it’s all about!!!

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        1. I love what you did there…isn’t that the last line/lyric for the “Hokey Pokey” dance? “That’s What it’s All About!” Right up there with the Chicken Dance and the Electric Slide…wedding reception goofball dances, at least in the 80’s, LOL! 🤣

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          1. Oh yea, yea, yea, that’s right, that was exactly how I planned it. Ha ha ha.

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            1. LOL! xo, Brian! 😉

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  11. What a great photo! And best wishes as you celebrate 42 years! You need to celebrate 42 days in a row! You both deserve it. Congratulations on the e-book!

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    1. I love that idea, Belle! Why not! A 42-day streak of non-stop celebrating! Yay! And thanks for the love about the eBook. xo! 🥰

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  12. Just downloaded the e-book on my Kindle app. Hoping to read it during my upcoming vacation.

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    1. Thank you, Michelle! I can’t wait to hear what you think. Grateful to you for your interest and support! 🥰

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  13. Such a great picture with your best friend! Happy Anniversary! I just downloaded the Kindle Version! I will be reading soon!

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    1. Oh my goodness! Thank you, Nancy! Appreciate you…and I look forward to hearing what you think about the book. ❤️

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  14. Oh, I love that ‘Surviving Sue’ is now an eBook! Congrats on your upcoming 42nd Anniversary and may you both be blessed with a lifetime of peace, love and joy!

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    1. Thank you, Mary! Big hugs! 🥰🥰🥰

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  15. Brilliant news about the ebook Vicki. I’m headed to bed, so I’ll have a look in the morning.

    Congratulations on 42 years, that’s awesome. You’re right, being best friends makes such a big difference. I hope you do something special to mark the occasion Bx

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    1. Thank you, Brenda! Appreciate all of that. Xo! 🥰

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