Vicki Bennett is a bestselling author of 37 books for adults and young people. Most of her books are internationally successful and have been published in numerous languages.
Her books include: Programme to Succeed, Mirrors – An Adventure into Ourselves, Take Me to My Garden, Mummy?, Making Dreams Come True, I’ve Read the Rules, Now How do I Play the Game, Life Smart, The Effective Leader, Signposts for Life, What Do Women Really Want?, The Book of Hope, The Little Stowaway, The Flying Angel, 100 Keys to Love, 100 Keys to Hope, The Promise and Charlie’s War. Her latest novel, The Letters, is a gripping tale of adventure, passion, and generational healing which takes readers on a spellbinding journey through time that begs the question: If you could go back in time, what would you change?
The Letters blends commercial fiction with speculative historical fiction against the backdrop of war and resilience. This compelling story explores the intricate connections between three generations, the secrets of the past, and the enduring bond between Australia and France.
When rebellious Ruby is bequeathed her late grandfather’s personal letters, she is pulled from peacetime 1973 Australia, to 1917 World War I France. Without identification or any way home, she sets out to right a wrong that has broken her family for generations. Ruby meets a resistance fighter, Henri, and finds a love that transcends the boundaries of time, drawing Ruby from the security of her century to the dangers of his. And as they navigate a dangerous terrain, Ruby is torn between the love of this mysterious hero, and the life she left behind.
Vicki has also written poems to reflect a series of multi-media art called, Stillness. This is a soulful collection of mixed media art and poetry born from a deeply challenging time. Each piece radiates raw emotion and authenticity, inviting intimate connection, quiet reflection, and personal resonance. This book is both a creative sanctuary and a testament to healing through expression.
Genesis
‘I fell upon writing in 1982.’ Vicki said, ‘my first visit to the United States found me at a conference in San Francisco, in a whirlwind of professional speakers where positive mental attitude was the currency of the day.
‘Surrounded by the likes of Zig Zigler, Og Mandino and Jim Rohn, the questions most asked were; “So you’re from Austria?” and, “Have you got a book?” “A book? No, do I need a book?” “Sure, you do, you gotta have a product.”
‘So on the thirty-six hour flight home, I put ten of my speeches together and voila: Programme to Succeed was born. This was self-published and sold over ten thousand copies, mainly at big conferences in Asia and America. Happily, my captive audiences bought this book voraciously.
‘From that platform I found a literary agent and my next two books were shaped, I’ve Found the Keys, Now Where’s the Car? and a children’s book, Making Dreams Come True.
‘After a grilling and lengthy editorial process, I asked my editor at that time, “How did you know that I could actually write this?” “I didn’t,” was her sanguine reply, “we just loved the title!”
‘Even with twenty-three non-fiction books up my sleeve, I’m still learning to write. It’s now in my blood, compulsive and compelling, my personal therapy. God I wish I had paid more attention to touch typing classes.
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