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vicki zell

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Born
in Auburn N.Y., The United States
June 23, 1953

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Born to immigrant farmers in the early fifties, Vicki suffered the debilitating diseases of the era with Tuberculosis and Polio. With perseverance and a strong family tie, Vicki made it through the many ups n downs throughout her life, always dabbling in the writings of poems and mysteries far before the internet. It was near impossible to get publishing houses to take notice. The long trips to and from the post office only to receive rejection letters were mounting. Vicki got caught up in life, lost in the fine line of hard work and play. She now puts her stories to the page, self publishing her works. She mainly writes Friction Fiction, mystery suspense novels with twists and turns, keeping her readers alert and on the edge of their seat. ...more

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vicki zell Your life can go where you want it to go. That's why I love fiction. It's all make believe and let's face it, growing up isn't so wonderful. Being a c…moreYour life can go where you want it to go. That's why I love fiction. It's all make believe and let's face it, growing up isn't so wonderful. Being a child we all dreamed dreams, being a writer allows you to stay that child.(less)
vicki zell If I feel overwhelmed then I just walk away and come back later. Never sit there and ponder over what isn't there. You need to get up, take a walk, ge…moreIf I feel overwhelmed then I just walk away and come back later. Never sit there and ponder over what isn't there. You need to get up, take a walk, get on the treadmill, go for a run, best of advice is to grab a book and read. Always read in your genre, that way you see what your fellow authors are saying about their craft. (less)
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I decided to get myself a brand name to make it easier for readers to find my works. I write because I love telling stories. My one wish is that I obtain a loyal audience for my works and that my readers fully enjoy my tales, wanting more of them. I've been considered a great story teller around the campfire and decided to put those tales on paper for all to hear and read. So if you are a lover of Read more of this blog post »
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Published on October 19, 2014 13:29 Tags: horror, mystery, suspense, thriller
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