Nice To Meet You!
Thank you for taking a moment to get to know me a little better. I really enjoy helping people reach their full potential, be it through creative writing or self-help. I’m grateful my books have helped thousands world wide and I plan on writing many more.
I am an author, instructor, and holistic minded explorer of psychology, spirituality, and creativity. My books combine my unique interests in ways that allow my readers to think differently about subjects while offering them practical tools to explore things on their own.
My first book series is the best selling Creative Writing Series – 45 Master Characters, Story Structure Architect, and Book in a Month. These books combine all of the above to show readers around the world how to hone their craft and reach their dream of writing a book or screenplay. (45 Master Characters was recently translated into Korean)
“When you read her books, you will see that Victoria’s muse is well fed! Her unique ways of looking at topics shines through her work on every page and often provides those ‘ah-ha’ moments readers search for. All of her books are currently available in bookstores around the world.”
Education
I have extensive experience and training in psychology, self healing, and spirituality and began my career as a screenwriter for film and television. I am a graduate from the prestigious film program at UCLA, hold a master’s degree in Screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University, a Doctorate in Psychology, and I’m trained in Holistic Life Coaching.
I attended film school at NYU and studied independent filmmaking in NYC with some of the top artists in the field. Very Gorilla style!
I was awarded the Rocco Viglietta scholarship for creativity, a full Regents Scholarship to UCLA and I’m a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society.
I also teach for several Universities including Tiffin University where we use 45 Master Characters to explore cultural archetypes.
Doctorate PsyD – Psychology, California Coast University
PhD – Spirituality & Life Coaching (non-academic), UOM
MFA – Writing, Loyola Marymount University
BA – Film, UCLA
NYU – Film Intensive
The Film Academy – Dov S Simmons
Regents Scholar with full scholarship to UCLA
Golden Key National Honor Society Member UCLA
Rocco Vigletta Award for Creativity in Film UCLA
12 year continuing apprenticeship with a special mentor who is a Medical Intuitive, Yogi, Military Service Member, and well…way too much to describe here.
Philosophy
The more I learn the more I love to share with others. Degrees are wonderful but knowledge and wisdom are two different things… and matters of the spirit are beyond both! Most of what I have learned comes from direct experience but I did enjoy my studies and definitely would recommend getting a good education to anyone.
I believe in giving my readers tools to have their own first hand experiences and encouraging them through my own journey which began in full force at the age of 9.
I have a vast library covering a wide variety of subjects and firmly believes all writers should ‘explore and research’
“All of the famous authors I have met have told me of the importance of research to keep their muse well fed. A great writer is also an avid reader.”
Interests & Hobbies
I love to try new things and push myself to have adventures. Right now I study Belly Dance, Horse Whispering, Yoga, Chi Kung, Martial Arts, Crossfit, Quantum Physics, Mythology.
My passion is to set up a fund for shelter animals and end euthanasia in the USA. Dogs were very special to me growing up, I could not imagine being without one (or three) in my life.
Adventure!
Recent adventures include The Magic Castle, visting the Tigers & Lions at Shambala.org, and a helicopter ride (because I was scared to do it!)
Raves
“You SAVED MY CAREER!!! I can not tell you enough how impressed I was with this book!!!! This book changed my life!! I was working on a few books at the time and I was feeling rather overwhelmed; my storie was flopping in the middle, it just didn’t seem to be going aywhere! I basically gave up and didn’t plan to finish at all when I saw this book and thought, “Well, maybe this is the motivation I need.” After the first few pages I was on a roll!! I worked and worked into the wee hours of the morning and had my entire story, from start to finish, planned out in a very satisfactory manner!!! This book saved my writing career!! THANKS SO MUCH!!” Evelyn F.
“I finally have a contract. Thanks to your great book 45 Master Characters and your classes. They helped me understand the characters so much that I began to understand myself.” Keenya R.
Publicist
Reviewing several at the moment.
Assistant
Cheryl Callighan
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