Victoria Ponders

“Surviving Sue” – A Riveting Reel

Thanks to my dear friend Alegria for her talents and support. In addition to her riveting review of “Surviving Sue” (which I wrote about here) she created an Instagram reel…a video that made my heart skip a beat. Oh my goodness. See below.

The music, the captioning…Alegria captured the intensity of my mom’s story in a video that still amazes me. I don’t know if my book will ever become a film…but receiving the gift of recognition in a wildly creative, heart-stopping clip? Wow. Just wow.

Vicki 😉

(P.S. I’ve never inserted an IG reel into a WP post before, so I’m crossing fingers that it comes through and is viewable. Thanks for the technical coaching, Wynne and Alegria. If you can’t view it… and you’re on IG… look for the video in my ‘highlights’ – @victoria.atkinsongroup or check out Alegria on IG – @lifewithalegria.)

Check out this link for more about “Surviving Sue”.

Surviving Sue | Eckhartz Press

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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!

47 responses to ““Surviving Sue” – A Riveting Reel”

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

    That was amazing! So, if you get a movie deal, who plays you? You plays Sue? Isn’t that a fun thing to think about?

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You’re hilarious. But I love the positivity from my reader friends. It’s the best. So don’t pop any popcorn…but thanks for enjoying Alegria’s artistry. She’s amazing, isn’t she? xo! 🥰

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      1. Life with Alegria Avatar
        Life with Alegria

        💕

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      2. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        Yes, she’s amazing!

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          YESSSSS! 🥰

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

            👍🏼

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    2. Life with Alegria Avatar
      Life with Alegria

      Those are great questions EA. Definitely fun to think about.

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  2. Life with Alegria Avatar
    Life with Alegria

    Oh gosh that’s so sweet. I’m so glad you like it. The reel is sort of how I envisioned it with all those riveting moments. Now if only I had a camera crew. 🤣 I definitely see a movie deal in your future. It’s coming. Believe it. 💕

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      YOU should be a film maker! You’ve got such an eye, an ear. Heart! For themes and moments. Grateful for your artistry and advocacy! ❤️

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      1. Life with Alegria Avatar
        Life with Alegria

        Oh I wish. I see it in my head and try to replicate. As I read your book, the scenes played out so vividly with such deep emotions. Really really needs to be a movie or series.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          I love that you could visualize the moments…that means so much! ❤️

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  3. kegarland Avatar
    kegarland

    Well, that’s dedication to reviewing a book! Congrats on this 🙌🏾

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Good golly, YES! I was amazed by what she created. Thanks for joining in with praise, Kath…xo to you! 🥰

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  4. beth Avatar
    beth

    that is amazing! tech is not my thing, so I’m extra impressed. this could be the trailer for your book or future movie pitch! this is so vivid and brings it to life –

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I’m with you, Beth. Alegria’s technical wizardry is fabulous but your comment captured the other wave of goodness tha I’m feeling. The fact that Alegria synthesized the predominant threads in such a compelling way. Stunned. Thanks so much sharing you feel the same. Yep – she brought “Surviving Sue” to life. 🥰

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  5. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    How fun, Vicki! It must be amazing seeing something you expressed through words expressed in a visual way.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my gosh. You said that so much better than I did! Yes! Exactly! Thanks for that, Ab! 🥰

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  6. Pooja G Avatar
    Pooja G

    That’s so great, I’ve added Surviving Sue to my TBR list.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my goodness. That’s lovely. Thank you so much, Pooja! 🥰

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      1. Pooja G Avatar
        Pooja G

        You’re very welcome! ☺️

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰😉🥰

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  7. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    The urgency of the music must have captured some of what it must have felt like to live in Sue’s world, Vicki. What a tribute to you from Alegria. Brava!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I LOVE your insight about that. You are spot-on, dear Dr. Stein. Something I’d never thought of but Alegria truly captured the feeling. Just as you said. Thank you! Brava, indeed! 🥰

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  8. cheryloreglia Avatar
    cheryloreglia

    That’s incredible Vicki! What a gift. Alegria absolutely captured the intensity of your mom’s story. Wow, just wow! Hugs, C

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Love you, Cheryl! Right on — what a gift. Thank you for your praise of Alegria. Xo! ❤️🥰❤️

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  9. Esoterica Avatar
    Esoterica

    Wow! As Cheryl said, what a gift!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Erin! ❤️

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  10. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    I agree with you, Vicki, that was, Wow 🤩. Amazing clip.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks so much, Edward. I’m still in awe of Alegria’s talents. 🥰 😉🥰

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        Like a movie trailer. Talented, indeed.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Exactly! Crazy good! 🥰

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  11. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    An incredible reel with great action. Alegria is so talented. And of course, Surviving Sue is fantastic source material!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, dearest one! Xo! ❤️

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  12. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    I don’t know Alegria, but she did a masterful job with this. I feel like I’m in the theater watching a movie preview. The music really adds to the clip.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Agree, agree! Thanks, Pete! 😉

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  13. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Wow! That was amazing! She should be your Producer of the movie that comes out of your book!
    How fun! And reels are hard to make and this was amazing!
    What a wonderful friend she is to you. 🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, Nancy! You’re right! Alegria’s got SKILLS!
      🥰😎🥰

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  14. Julia Preston Avatar
    Julia Preston

    Wow indeed! Shirley MacLaine pops into mind for the Sue role. Who would be the best ‘you’ do you figure?

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I love your Shirley MacLaine idea! Me?!? No clue. But funny to giggle about. Love you, Jules! 🥰❤️🥰

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  15. Mark Petruska Avatar
    Mark Petruska

    Great job with the reel! I’ll have to do something similar for my next book. 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks…then you can teach me how! 😜

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  16. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    Congratulations, that’s awesome! Ha ha

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      🥰

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  17. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    This is INCREDIBLE Vicki. I have never seen a book promoted this way and it blew me away. It’s originality is going to stick with me…always! I love it, I love it, I love it. Congratulations!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I LOVE that you love it! Alegria has amazing skills, for sure. Big hugs to you! 🥰❤️🥰

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  18. melaniemcgauran Avatar
    melaniemcgauran

    Thank you! 🤗🤗

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      ❤️

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