Second Chance at Love Blog Tour Featuring Author Victoria Wells
By APOOO • Oct 7th, 2011 • Category: Virtual Book Tours •
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Getting to Know Victoria Wells (insert author photo)
What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
I would have to say my greatest strength is that when I love, I love hard. I’m not just referring to eros (romantic) love. I’m talking about philia (brotherly) love. When I love my family and friends there is nothing I wouldn’t do for them. I’m fiercely protective and will tell you off if you try to start some mess with someone I love.
My weakness is I’m too trusting. I tend to almost always give everyone I meet my trust. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not naïve…far from it. I just refuse to walk around thinking that my fellow sister/brother is going to cause me harm. For the most part I think people are good. BUT when you show me your true self, and it’s not good, that’s when I’ll walk away and won’t think twice about looking back.
What does the word success mean to you and do you believe you have achieved that success?
Success to me is going after what you want and working hard to get it. Yes! I’ve achieve that success. From the time I was a very small child I always knew I wanted to work in the medical profession. I became a registered nurse in 1991 with an Associate Degree. It took me ten years to get a Bachelor’s and Master’s in nursing so I could practice as a nurse practitioner. Every day I go to work and provide compassionate care to my sickle cell patients, I see that as a measure of my success.
What is one time you had to stick by a decision you made even though it may have made you unpopular?
Once I had to report a nurse and medical assistant for disclosing a patient’s personal information to another patient. Although it made me pretty unpopular, I would do it all over again.
About the book (insert book cover)
As a young widowed mother, love is the last thing on Karen Johnston’s mind. Her busy life revolves around caring for her two young children, which becomes even more challenging when her children begin to show signs of needing a father in their lives. Just as things start to go haywire in the Johnston household, in walks ruggedly handsome Dominic Peretti, Jr. The attraction between the two is undeniable. Karen spends restless nights dreaming of his touch. As he begins to crowd every space of her life, will she give in to her sensual desires? Or will she sacrifice her desires for the sake of her children?
Dominic ‘Dom’ Peretti, Jr. isn’t looking for a serious relationship when he accepts the task of surrogate father to Karen’s children. But he can’t get the ever so lovely and sexy woman out of his mind. His intention is to have nothing more than a hot, steamy fling to satisfy his appetite. However, as he gets a taste of life with the Johnstons, he has a decision to make. Will he give love a chance? Or will he walk away, leaving Karen and her children in harm’s way?
Be sure and follow the tour each day to learn more about Victoria. Leave a comment each day to be entered to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card courtesy of Victoria!
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That’s awesome that you knew what you wanted to be from a young age. I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up lol. Which has lead to a lot of on the job frustrations. Some stuff is coming to the forefront now. Waiting to see what pans out.
Very nice interview.
I see that your strength and weakness has served you well as a nurse practitioner.
Much success with your new book.
great description. Makes you want to read the book to see what’s going on. I understand what you mean about being too trusting.
I agree this is a book I want to read !
Wow! I have had several family members that suffered from sickle cell anemia! It’s awesome to know that you’re not only a lover of words, but of mankind. Kudos!
Hi Yasmin – thank you so much for hosting me and your continued support. I so appreciate you.
Hey Jen – I hope everything works out for you. It’s never too late to accomplish your dreams. Thank you so much for your support and following me all week long.
Hi Beverly – I think they’ve served me well, too.
Thank you so much for following me all week.
Victoria, one my weaknesses is also “Loving Hard” and “Trusting” with a twist of too much sensitivity! But, I think those characteristics is what makes us great artists! We are able to feel and have compassion for the World! However, don’t cross or hurt us…forgivness may be afforded but forgetting will never happen!
Thanks for inviting me on your blog tour of Second Chance at Love, and highly concur that this book is a “Must Read!”
Much Love
Hi Lashonda and Linda – So glad you ladies are enticed.
Thanks for swinging by!
Hi Iris – Thanks for your kind words. I’ve been working with sickle cell patients for 20 years and I love it and them. I know this was my calling from God.
Hey Darlene – You’re so welcome. Thank you so much for showing love and following me every day! I’m working on the forgetting part because I’m not sure if true forgiveness comes without. It’s hard…I guess I’ll be there in another 30 years! LOL
Hi Victoria,
It nice to see what your strengh and weakness is and since I have the pleasure of meeting you I see that stength in you, and trust is so important. We know who our true friends are. Continue being the same beautiful person that you is.
Smooches
Louise
Hi, Victoria: I’m with you on that trust issue. Used to be if I was told something, I believed it. I’ve gotten wiser in my old age (lol)
It’s been fun learning more about you this week. I wish you all the best in both your careers!
Hey Louise – Thanks for your thoughtful words. I always look forward to seeing you at RSJ. I haven’t forgotten that you were one of the first readers to reach out to me. I so appreciate your support which you gave from the beginning.
Hi Niambi – Were we separate at birth or something? LOL I’ve learned from you this tour that we have lots in common. Thanks for coming and out and supporting me this week.
Hi Casea – Aren’t second chance stories the best? It’s okay not to get if right the first, as long as you get it! Thanks for stopping by!
My bookclub the Bibliophiles is very excited APOOO is offers alternative reads to the authorative african-american authors such as Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison and Alice Walker.