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V.C. Williams

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Tucson, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Mystery, Young Adult

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A native Arizonan, I have a pioneer heritage of strong women working alongside their men in Texas and Arizona, killing a rattlesnake as easily as baking a pie. They and others I've encountered have stories to tell. In historical, cozy mystery, or YA time travel, each female protagonist believes that intelligence and determination can't be ignored. I've received excellent reviews from Kirkus and the Historical Fiction Co., won Honorable Mention at the Paris Book Awards, and was a finalist in the 2023 American Writing Awards. I've had reviews in True West and Western Writers Roundup magazines. I am a member of the Historical Novel Society, the Arizona Authors Association, and the Western Writers of America. I love to travel and am fortunate t ...more

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Average rating: 4.46 · 35 ratings · 17 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

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We arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on December 22, 2025. As usual, it was a warm, very sunny day. We had an easy walk into town over a wharf linking the ship with the island. We were hopeful to find an apron for our young friend back home. She loves to cook, sharing her bounty with us often. I’ll never forget when she came to our door with a large co

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Pattaya Pains: Essays, Observations, Stories & Real-Life Tales from Thailand & Its Fun City, Pattaya

by Jonathan Finch (Goodreads Author)

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The Mystery of Mistletoe Hall (Lord Edgington Investigates, #4)

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V.C. Williams made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Add a new book to my dashboard topic " My publisher, Outlaws Publishing LLC, published this book under V C Williams. My other books are shown under V.C. Williams. This is my book either way ...more "
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V.C. Williams made a comment on TA Fehr’s review of Welcome to Midlothian Boulevard " I have to admit, I struggled to get past the first fifty pages. The writing is good, but a little too purple at times for my taste. The introductions ...more "
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