Regretfully, I am not on this site as much as I used to be due to life getting in the way. But I have an awesome announcement!

I have my FIRST ever book signing next month!

When: March 18th, 2022 from 2 PM to 5 PM

Where: Jackson Parish library in Jonesboro, Louisiana USA

But I'm also allowing people to order a signed copy online via social media. So if you'd like a signed copy of A Collection of Short Stories, just message me or email me (vpaige700@gmail.com) and I'll get the info I need and give you the info you need, and then after the signing, I'll send it out!

Happy Twosday!

Guys, I started a podcast where I read A Collection of Short Stories... It's free to listen to...

Here's the link!

https://anchor.fm/victoria-bowman0/episodes/Pilot-e17b2fi

Or if you want to listen on Spotify, just type up "Stories with Victoria Bowman" and the cover will almost be the same as my pfp but it will have "Stories with Victoria Bowman" instead of A Collection of Short Stories"

Heyo Guys!

So I started writing the Prologue for Lost! I'm thrilled with this one for sure! I'll be posting a sneak peek soon! Just wanted to give you guys an update on what's been happening with me since my last post!

I have started counseling to help with my mental illnesses. I made 2 new friends. I went on a date with my fiance yesterday (That was amazing) and I finally have my mailbox up and ready!

So the reason the mailbox is exciting is that that means I can sign your books! So here's the protocol. If you want a signed copy of A Collection of Short Stories, you'll have to send it through UPS. If you live outside of America I'm unsure of how to ship it to me (sorry). More info will soon be on my blog so definitely keep an eye out for that.

I am considering starting a Youtube channel or multiple. One for my resin pouring and another for my author stuff. The resin pouring would be for people to watch my projects, gets tips and tricks I've picked up, and more. The author one would be to post announcements, read excerpts, provide any advice I have when someone asks a question, and giveaways.

My 3 people waiting for their signed copies, I ordered them, I'm waiting for them to ship (I ordered them like 4 weeks ago so I'm not sure if the delay is due to Hurricane Ida or what) but I will get them to you ASAP. I'm going back to my old house where they were shipped this weekend so hopefully they are there and I can pick them up, I will be reaching out to all 3 of you soon though to verify your addresses in order to send those out. Keep an eye out for those. I am so sorry.

As of right now, my artists cannot draw anyone. I'm about to try to commission another artist, first I'm going to look at their style though. I hope I can get her to do it however, first I have to get the money to hire her and I am broke.

Sneak peeks to come soon! Stay healthy and safe my friends!

Hey guys! A few announcements!

If you’ve been wanting to read “A Collection of Short Stories” but can’t afford to pay 5-10 USD, then I have wonderful news for you! October 4th and 5th, you can “buy” the ebook version of A Collection of Short Stories for FREE on Amazon! Just download the Amazon Kindle app onto your phone/tablet/computer (or if you have an actual Kindle, that works too) and then go search it up. The cover is also my profile picture. Make sure it’s the ebook (paperback has a purple cover), and “buy”.

Next: I am working to get some people to draw Aoife. I recently emailed Voidkin and am awaiting a response. I would love to get several people's perspectives of her. Voidkin, if you see this, take your time in responding, I'm in no rush.

I am doing good so far with college too. My schedule is a bit hectic but I'm still alive! Hurricane Ida impacted us, by making us have Monday off.

I found a new hobby. I am crafting with resin and selling my stuff as well. I'm building a website to sell online. If anyone would like to have the link once I'm done, just let me know.

In January through April, I will be hosting yet another raffle for a signed copy of A Collection of Short Stories. More information to come soon. Keep an eye out for it on my blog (www.victoriabowman.weebly.com)

Hey guys! So, I don't think anyone noticed I was gone from late April to like now, but I was. I think I occasionally popped in like 3 times but briefly. But I am back (for now).

So I just started my 1st year of college. This first week has been rough... I got rained on FOUR times in a row!

Now, some of you are wondering "what's up with the books?" Well, my Word subscription met it's death and so I couldn't use Word. I had no internet access for the most part, so I couldn't download a new program or use Google Docs. So I didn't get to do much writing except some brief writing on paper.

That being said, I can now start writing. Keep an eye out on my sm and here, as I'll begin posting pictures, playlists, quotes, and updates.

If you are waiting for a signed copy of A Collection of Short Stories, I am going to get it to you guys ASAP. I am making it my next major priority, however, I is broke af right now.

How has everyone else been though? I've missed you guys! Let me know if you want me to do new character Q&A's too.

Hey guys! So I ran across a scam last night. @PolarBear228 (my personal tech support bc I gever know what tf I’m doing lol) was able to help me identify this scam. I wanted to warn y’all. It you google “A Collection of Short Stories by Victoria Bowman” you’ll get results for my book. However, if you scroll down, you’ll find a twitter post. When clicking on the link they provided, it brings you to a chat forum.

In the forum, someone asks about my book, and someone else supposedly comments a link to a free pdf/epub of my book. This was 2 days before my book even released though. When following the link, it brings you to a new site. But you can’t even get a preview of the website because you need an account. In order to have an account, you have to put a credit card number in. The thing is, this site is supposed to be free.

This is not safe. If a site like that one says it is free but requires a credit card number to register it is not safe. Above that, I was looking at part of the post and this is the exact caption:

Download Ebook

Also, the website for the forum does not exist at all whether you type in DWe forums or netroneesevarbes. Neither show up. There will be links and such when you type in DWe forums but it's not the same site. Again, this is a major red flag. Please avoid this site, I don't want anyone falling victim to a scam like this.

Do you guys know what tomorrow is?

Tomorrow is April 9th!!!

So what's special about April 9th? MY BOOK COMES OUT!!!!!!

There will be a paperback and it SHOULD be out tomorrow too, but I'm not 100% sure bc Amazon has to review it.

But the ebook will be out! It'll be 3 dollars until April 16th.

It's not too late to pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FPFPCGR

Nothing else matters

Except one little thing,

That's not so little to me.

That's you.

Nothing else matters,

But seeing you smile.

But hearing your heartbeat.

But feeling your embrace.

But holding onto you.

But being yours.

Nothing else matters,

But seeing you happy.

But being your support.

But seeing you reach your dreams.

But celebrating with you.

But going through the ups and downs with you.

Nothing else matters,

But you.

I think it’s safe to say, everyone has been asked what defines them. Some people say their passions. Some say their friends. Some say their goals or their grades.

But why do we have to be “defined”? Why does something have to define me?

We all have unhealthy habits and toxicity in our lungs. When we breathe, those around us absorb our toxicity and sometimes, it hurts those we love most to a point they can’t truly heal. Some of us choose to break those habits and change for the better.

I want to change for the better. I want to grow. I want to be kind, compassionate, calm, and strong. Or, if you’ve read Divergent, I want to be the same as Four wanted to be: Honest, kind, selfless, intelligent, and brave.

However, I cannot be all of that, nor can I grow and change for the better at all, if I’m being defined. I cannot. Because definition excudes the possibility of change.

So ask me what defines me, and I will say “Nothing.” Because nothing can, nothing ever will, define me. I will always grow. I’ll grow stronger, kinder, more honest, smarter, etc. And if I’m defined, then that is putting limitations on my growth. But growth is limitless and I refuse to hold in my toxicity forever when I can eradicate it for longer than an eternity.