Exploring the Dynamic Writing World of Victoria Williamson & Unveiling Eerie Exhibits

In this episode of 'Coven of Curiosities', Cyndi welcomes award-winning author and educator Victoria Williamson from Glasgow, Scotland. Victoria shares her diverse teaching experiences across China, Cameroon, and Malawi, which have significantly influenced her perspectives on education and storytelling.

She discusses her transition from being a primary school special needs teacher in the UK to a full-time writer, creating contemporary middle-aged young adult fiction, science fiction, and fantasy. Her charitable contributions through her debut novel, 'The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle', and her support for the Scottish Refugee Council are highlighted, alongside her venture into archaeological digs and her passion for crochet.

The conversation delves into various books authored by Victoria, touching on themes of friendship, fantasy, and social justice, as well as her experience writing eerie adult novellas including 'The Haunting Sense of Poppies and 'Eerie Exhibits'. The episode concludes with Victoria reading a passage from 'Eerie Exhibits' and sharing her future literary aspirations.

00:00 Welcome to Coven of Curiosities

00:31 Introducing Victoria Williamson

03:10 Victoria's Teaching Journey

04:21 Challenges in Special Needs Education

08:52 Writing as Therapy

10:22 Archaeological Adventures

13:58 Crocheting and Creativity

16:05 Victoria's Books and Inspirations

21:41 Discussing 'The Haunting Sense of Poppies'

22:34 Writing During COVID: Inspiration and Challenges

24:49 From Short Story to Novella

25:02 The Joy of Writing Short Stories

26:30 Exploring 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'

27:56 Diving into the Paranormal

28:50 Introducing 'Eerie Exhibits'

34:29 Reading a Passage from 'Eerie Exhibits'

39:45 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

Victoria Williamson Information:

You can find out more about Victoria's books, school visits, and upcoming events on her

Children’s Book Website: www.strangelymagical.com

Adult Book Website: www.silverthistlepress.com

Adult Book Instagram: @silverthistlepress

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Victoria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangelymagicalbooks?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=M2M0Y2JmOTAyOA==

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StrangelyMagical

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