Victoria Ponders

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June 14, 2026

Peek Inside: “Slivers” – Surprises Await

Edward Ortiz offered a wonderful review of my new book – “Slivers” recently and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re not following his blog you should be. Edward’s detailed book reviews are like generous invitations, welcoming readers to learn from his insights. A review about “Slivers”? I was…and am…honored: “This is a great supernatural… Continue reading

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November 9, 2025

Writing for Wellness

What a treat it was to be back on campus. My Thursday morning journey to the Hill Library, tucked into the center of campus, was quiet. Reflective. I walked familiar paths, taking my time as I wound my way to the Quad. Giving the bust of Dr. William Rainey Harper, the college’s namesake, a secret… Continue reading

Surviving Sue, Wellness, writing

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October 12, 2025

Morning Message

I’m not a poet but I love to dabble, especially when stream-of-consciousness poetry arrives. Almost in an auto-write format. I’ll explain… It doesn’t happen often, but words and phrases…sometimes whole stanzas of poetry command my attention if my dad populated my subconscious overnight. I wish I could summon these bon-mot-moments on demand. Alas, I must… Continue reading

Wellness, writing

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October 5, 2025

“Surviving Sue” – At Harper College!

If you’re in the Chicago area…I’d love to see you at Harper College, courtesy of The Cultural Arts Committee, when I read from “Surviving Sue” on Thursday, November 6 from 11am – 12:15 pm. I’m a member of the wonderful Barrington Writers Workshop and wrote a short post on their site – about returning to… Continue reading

Surviving Sue, writing

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“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

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