Chickadee’s Journey – Book Tour and Giveaway
A Journey of Murder, Addiction, and Healing
Chickadee’s Journey:
A Journey of Murder, Addiction, and Healing
by Victoria Christine
Genre: Literary Fiction
Emma has a life most people would trade for: a beautiful home, a loving husband, and two wonderful daughters. But most nights, she goes to bed hoping not to wake up the next morning. Pills and alcohol are the only ways she can cope with a childhood filled with abuse, ending the day she left at fifteen after her mother held her at gunpoint.
Now, the woman who caused her so much pain is dead. Emma returns to her childhood home and finds her mother’s journal. As she reads, her anger slowly begins to melt away as the years of abuse finally begin to make sense…
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The past few months of binge drinking have ravaged my body. My frame is too thin. I’m pale with dark circles around my once captivating, blue eyes. The skin hangs off my sharp, round cheekbones. My hair, still bundled in a nest, has lost its luster.
I wince at the woman staring back at me.
It’s my mother.
The visual shock, paired with the present nausea causes my knees to buckle. My head is swimming, and I’m sure that I’m about to throw up, blackout, or both. So, I sit down and press my back against the cold tile next to the toilet trying to ignore the steady stream of tears. I struggle to catch my breath, but I only end up sobbing harder.
I want to scream at my mother, to ask her why. Why she threw her entire life away? I want to ask her why she wasn’t enough. Mostly, I want to erase the last couple of years because I know my own daughters will have similar questions.
My stomach is still in knots, and I’m blindsided by the piercing headache that comes on without warning. I reach for my shoulder bag in search for a new bottle of Excedrin. My hands are shaking, and I’m only able to grab the corner of the bag, sending the contents reeling all over the bathroom floor.
I scramble to pick up the fallen items, and the task takes my mind off of the queasiness. I’m finally able to move around with ease, and I gather up the bag, tossing in the toiletries until everything is put away.
I’m careful to check all the pockets, and I slip my hand down into the front zipper. Then the side, then the other. In the last pocket, I find a single slip of paper. I don’t even have to think about it.
I know it’s another letter from Jansen, and I brace myself against the wall as I begin to read.
E,
You’re upstairs sleeping right now. You’ve been through so much over the last 24 hours, that most people would give up, but not you. Emma, I woke up so in love with you today. I knew you were the only one for me long before you fell into my life. Hell, it’s like my heart was created for you, not for me. I know this because without you, my world would cease to exist. I don’t know how I’m going to make it without you. Hurry home!
I love you!
Love,
- J.
The crying is getting ridiculous. My face is taut from the salty tears, and my lips are swollen. After being numb for so many years, my body is in shock. Every nerve has been hit in a matter of days.
Victoria uses her unconventional pain to fuel her writing muse. This is seen in her new release Chickadee’s Journey, a story about Victoria’s journey to heal following her abuser/mother’s 1997 murder.
Victoria is also an author dedicated to sexy shifters, alpha males, and wild women willing to tame their wicked ways.
She lives in Texas with her very own Bearded Wonder and their two daughters where she helps wrangle life and their five rescue dogs, claiming it’s their world, we just live in it. When she’s not writing, she spends her time taking road trips and going to music festivals with friends and family.
* Victoria does not use or support the use of AI.
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Holy crap- did someone read my back story on Quora? The plot sounds WAY too familiar.
I'm sorry to hear this, Cindy. It was a hard story to write.
Looks like a good read
Thank you, Alma!
The book sounds heartbreaking. I can't wait to read it.
Thank you, it was difficult to write.
I would love to read this one this winter season. Sounds like a real page turner and I love the cover too.
I love the idea of winter season! Thank you!
The book details sound like this is a book I wouldn't be able to put down.
Thank you, Wendy!
Sounds like an intense read.
It was an intense story to write. Thank you for stopping by!
This sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Susan!
Sounds good. Thank you for the excerpt! :)
Thank you so much, Nina!
Nice family.
I conquer, Leo. Thanks for stopping by!
Concur... ugh. I apologize.
thanks this sounds interesting
Thank you, Wendy!
I look forward to reading
Thank you so much, Julie!
It looks like a good read.
Thank you, Leela!
this book looks intriguing
Thank you so much, Ken!
Cute cover
Thank you, Terri! It's very special to me.
I really like the excerpt and the cover.
Thank you so much, Sherry!
This is an interesting cover and the characters are intriguing!
I appreciate it, Jeanna!
Great cover!
Thank you so much!
I enjoyed the excerpt. Sounds like a good story.
Thank you! That means a lot!
Sounds like a good story
Thank you so much, Francine!
Sounds intriguing.
Thank you, Rita!
Thanks so much, Rita!
interesting
Thank you!
I like the book details.
Thank you, Stephanie!
A Journey of Murder, Addiction, and Healing - I find this most intriguing!
Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much, Barbara! I appreciate it!
The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.
Unfortunately, too many survivors of abuse are never able to either learn if there is a back story to the abuse or to really adjust to what most of us consider truly 'normal' living and relationships.
Thank you for stopping by, Carol! :)
Sounds good.
Thank you, Danielle!
like the cover
Thank you, Daniel. It's a special cover to me.
Intense excerpt! Thank you for the giveaway!
Thank you, Debbi!
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Hi Jamie, my advice for new writers is pretty basic. The most important thing is to KEEP WRITING. Having a backlist is important. Once a reader finishes your book, they need somewhere to go next. I hope that helps! Feel free to reach out and connect with me on Facebook. I love to connect with writers and readers!
Looks very exciting Do you write in a daily journal?
Hi Heather, I write daily but not necessarily a journal. Thanks for stopping by!
This excerpt from the book was difficult to read. It stirs alot of emotion in me and tells me I need to read this book. I can imagine it wasn't easy to write but thank you.
Thank you, Jennifer. Yes, it was definitely difficult to write. I hope you get a chance to read it. :)
Good luck on your new release.
Thank you, Billie!
looks like a great book
Thank you, Michelle!
Sounds like a great book!
Thank you so much!