I am so excited…today’s the day!
Time to reveal the cover of my debut novel, “Slivers” and officially announce that pre-orders are open.
Thank you to the talented cover designer, Jeff Waggoner at Eckhartz Press and to Joy Neal Kidney, Wynne Leon and Melanie McGauran for their generous reviews and “book blurbs”. Joy and Wynne’s kind words grace the back cover and Melanie’s magnificent endorsement is tucked into the front cover – on the inside pages.
If you missed my recent posts, here’s what each had to say about “Slivers”:
You may think your family is a tribe of misfits, but what if there’s a backstory from generations earlier? I’ve never chewed my fingernails, but I could have with this story of ancestral secrets run amok. Teenagers living with secrets, rituals, tension, deceit, assured by their mothers that things are okay but sensing otherwise. Important things, worrisome, unspoken. Family dysfunction on steroids. With whispers about the gift of intuition in her own family from generations across the ocean, Vicki Atkinson has woven a compelling story of inherited tentacles deeply entangled in the lives of younger descendants.
-Joy Neal Kidney, author of the Leora trilogy and other heartfelt books about family
Secrets are meant to be kept—but never without consequence. In Slivers, Vicki Atkinson masterfully weaves good intentions with a tangled past, crafting a rich story of family, gifts, and legacy. This emotionally resonant novel explores how secrets can both protect and wound, ultimately celebrating those who survive—and thrive—despite them. A captivating read that lingers long after the final page.
Wynne Leon, author, entrepreneur and podcaster
Disembodied voices. Moving objects. Mind-reading. We jump right into Vicki Atkinson’s Slivers with her characters besieged by supernatural forces they don’t understand. The slivers are getting bolder; a terrible tension is building. With Atkinson’s “in-the-moment” storytelling, I felt it almost immediately.
Over one week in the summer of 1973, we see the three protagonists struggle against not only the slivers, but the emotional exposure of a terrible family secret shattering everything they once knew.
Slivers is a story of discovering one’s true identity. These characters can finally face the truth of who they are and their roles in protecting the ancient Hiraeth. There is magic and mysticism, and strong intuition at play.
As the story progresses, Slivers gave me writer Anne Rice vibes. Humans and entities finding a fragile peace and work to share a common ancient history. Love that! I enjoyed so many details of this highly creative storyline. I hope Atkinson continues on this track.
As a fan of supernatural stories, Slivers delivers.
Melanie McGauran, former free-lance/features reporter for Pioneer Press in the Chicago area, blogger and memoirist
FAQs
What’s the significance of the house on the cover? Hmm…it’s part of the story, for sure… just like the thread which connects “Slivers” to my memoir, “Surviving Sue”.
When will “Slivers” be available and where? Pre-order now – exclusively from my publisher, the terrific folks at Eckhartz Press.
Why Eckhartz Press? If you’re not familiar with this wonderful, independent publishing house in Chicago, you need to catch up. Eckhartz authors are varied and fabulous and the books published by Eckhartz are great examples of storytelling brought to life – across many genres. Thank you for supporting small, independent presses. It matters. It truly matters and I’m proud to be affiliated.
Where will I share my review of “Slivers” if it’s not on Amazon or Goodreads? I can’t wait to hear what dear readers have to say, so I’ll have a dedicated web page for reviews…more about that coming soon…and of course I’ll feature reader feedback here, as well. I couldn’t be more grateful to my blogging friends for all for all of the support and enthusiasm.
Will an e-Book be available in the future? Probably yes…timeline TBD.
I feel like I’m crossing a finish line, with many of you right by my side. Thank you, thank you!
-Vicki 💝
Hi – I’m Victoria, Vicki, Dr. Vicki. I hold a doctorate in Adult Education and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and author of Surviving Sue and Slivers.
Check out this link to learn more about my book “Surviving Sue” – all about resilience and love. Check out this link to pre-order “Slivers”…a ghost story with surprising twists.
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