Victoria Ponders

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – News!

Thanks so much for the continuing interest in my book, “Surviving Sue”. 

I’m grateful to the Palos Heights Public Library for hosting me on May 9.  What a beautiful library and lovely people!

Coming up next?  Registration is still open for the course I’ll be teaching at Harper College, starting June 18.  It’s an in-person 4-week class all about writing to heal and build resilience.  Here are the details:

Lastly, I’m excited to share that the friendly folks at the Woodstock Library have invited me to present on July 30 and registration for that event opens this week, on Wednesday 5/22.

If you’re in the Chicago area, I’d love to see you in class or at the upcoming event in Woodstock.  Thank you to my publisher, Eckhartz Press and my dear friends who continue to encourage me. Storytelling and connecting through the power of personal narratives? One of the most unexpected gifts in my life.

Vicki 😉

P.S. Check out this link for more “Peek Inside” content about “Surviving Sue”.

P.P.S. I’m grateful for the great reviews on Amazon and Goodreads…and the wonderful questions from thoughtful readers. I welcome more!  If you’ve enjoyed the book and my story, please pass along your positivity to a fellow reader.

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

54 responses to “Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – News!”

  1. raisingjessstory Avatar
    raisingjessstory

    Congratulations! Your story is so important and inspiring – XOV

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Vickie! I appreciate you for reading and for all of your supportive comments and encouragement. 🥰

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  2. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    Wasn’t Woodstock the place where “Groundhog Day” was filmed? Worth seeing for your talk and other reasons, too! Good luck, Vicki!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You are quite right! It’s a beautiful little town…one that Bill Murray spent a lot of time in! Repeatedly! 😉😎😉

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  3. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Congratulations on your upcoming course. You have so many talents, and I’m so thankful to have ‘met’ you.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Rachel! You are so kind. I love that we’ve connected, too. 🥰Thank you!

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  4. Jane Fritz Avatar
    Jane Fritz

    Have fun with all of these exciting events, Vicki, especially your course! 💕

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Jane! You know how that goes — crossing my fingers that there will be enough enrollment for it to be a “go”. Xo! 🥰

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  5. joynealkidney Avatar
    joynealkidney

    Humor, grace, and resilience–that’s you! Bless you for spreading it to others.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my goodness! Thank you, Joy. I say right back at ya!
      🥰❤️🥰

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  6. Life with Alegria Avatar
    Life with Alegria

    Congrats Vicki on continuing to inspire others through your course, talks, book, and story. What courage you have shown by living and sharing your story with such grace. You are amazing! 💕

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Aww…I’m not — YOU are! 🥰xo! And…thank you. ❤️

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      1. Life with Alegria Avatar
        Life with Alegria

        Yes, YOU are! 😁 🤗 💕

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰🥰🥰

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  7. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    Your course topic is a good one, would that more people understood the value of writing beyond just putting words on paper.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I appreciate your observation, Ally. Thank you soooo very much. 🥰

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  8. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    You’re doing so well. Your book has really opened up opportunities. I’m so pleased it’s being such a strong catalyst for you, dear Vicki xxx

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Brenda!!! Thank you! I hope you are doing well. Appreciate you SO much! 🥰

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      1. Brenda Avatar
        Brenda

        I’m good. Just busy. 3 weeks til most of the students finish … so crazy season.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          I’m sending good energy your way! Stay well and take care! 🥰

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          1. Brenda Avatar
            Brenda

            Hope you’re well too … and enjoying the buzz from the various activities 😁

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            1. Victoria Avatar
              Victoria

              You’re so sweet! Yes, it’s fun and honestly unexpected. Thank you, dear Brenda. 🥰

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  9. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    Lovely photo, Vicki! Congrats on your book talks and good luck with your upcoming class!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Ab! I’m so grateful for your enthusiastic support. 🥰❤️🥰

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  10. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    I love all these events. Love how your ability to tell a story is combining with all your amazing experience as an educator to expand your influence and spread goodness and wisdom! Absolutely delightful!!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, dear one! I love how you and I are learning and growing together! 🥰

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      1. Wynne Leon Avatar
        Wynne Leon

        ❤ ❤ ❤

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  11. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    Congrats on the course and the public events. Hmmm, I was thinking. I know Harper College says in-person event, but . . . what about virtual too. Hmmm, just saying, I can think of a few writers out there who could use your help. Okay, it’s me, but I could use a lot of help, but I’m sure there are others too. Ha, ha. Congratulations Vicki. Like Wynne said, love how these opportunities bring together your loves: writing and teaching. Very cool.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Wowza…you are wayyyy too kind, Brian. I think I’m one of those writers who often needs help, but maybe that’s why we all stick together – connecting about storytelling and all the discoveries about how to do it. Thank you so much! 🥰

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  12. Esoterica Avatar
    Esoterica

    Congrats, Vicki! How cool! You’re going to knock this next course out of the park, my dear! 🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Erin — hoping we’ll get enough enrollment for it to run. We shall see! 🥰

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  13. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    Wow. That’s impressive Vicki. That’s very cool that you will be teaching a course and you are giving presentations in multiple areas. Congrats! It’s all good news. 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Melanie. The book writing is fun…the promotion part IS daunting. Thanks for the encouragement. Much appreciated! 🥰

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      1. melaniemcgauran Avatar
        melaniemcgauran

        Well, it feels like you have a perfect niche with a teaching background to blend it altogether. And giving presentations in a library is brilliant since the audience clearly loves books. (I’m going to tuck that one away for future consideration one day haha.)

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          I appreciate ALL of that, Melanie! So much to learn from fellow writers. I’m continually amazed at how much I don’t know and how much creativity is involved in thinking about promotion. Big smiles! 🥰

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  14. Mark Petruska Avatar
    Mark Petruska

    Look at you, Miss In Demand! Sounds like a whole bunch of great opportunities. Keep on rockin’!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You’re funny! Just two little things upcoming…but I’m gonna do ’em! 🥰

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  15. E.A. Wickham Avatar
    E.A. Wickham

    Woohoo! Look at your personal growth in so many areas from “Surviving Sue.” So wonderful you get to share and teach others.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Elizabeth! All of it feels like a cool convergence of my counseling life and writing stuff. Unexpected and I’m grateful. xo! 🥰

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      1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        I’m sure it was meant to be! 💕

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          You are the best – thank you so much! 🥰

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          1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
            E.A. Wickham

            😊

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  16. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    No, no, you’re teaching me! 😍 😊xx

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh geez, no! 🥰🤪🥰

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  17. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    Way to keep those presentations rolling, Vicki! A lot of people are fearful of public speaking, but practice makes perfect. It’s probably not that scary to you at this point—a good way to get your name out there more.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You are the best! Thank you so much, Pete! 🥰

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  18. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
    Todd Fulginiti

    Vickie’s killing it! No surprise there 😎🤩 💪🏻

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL – thank you, #1 fan, Todd. Appreciate ALL of your support! 🥰

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  19. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Wow! Congratulations on all your success with your fabulous book!
    Enjoy each and every moment!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Xo! 🥰

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  20. cheryloreglia Avatar
    cheryloreglia

    This is fabulous! You are such a good speaker, story teller, podcaster! I imagine you are brilliant at workshops. Hugs, C

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh….you are too kind! It’s a fun coalescing of my educator and counselor roles, with a splash of author thrown in. Love you to pieces for your support and enthusiasm. xo! 🥰

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  21. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Congratulations your so talented!💖

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh geez, no. Just grateful. But thank you, dear one! 🥰

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