VictoriaAntoinette

Victoria Antoinette

Author

About me

Victoria Antoinette is a writer from East London who has been making waves in the world of crime fiction. Her unique perspective on the issues of youth violence and gangs has garnered attention from readers and critics alike, and has cemented her place as a rising star in the literary world.

Born and raised in a working-class family in East London, she grew up surrounded by the harsh realities of life in the city. As a young woman, she witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of youth violence and gang culture on the community around her. Her novels are known for their gripping plots, complex characters, and vivid descriptions of the world around them. Through her writing, she has given a voice to those who are often overlooked and marginalized, bringing attention to the issues that matter most to her community.

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Mother-Hood

Synopsis

Welcome to East London, where the streets are not paved with gold but empty fast-food chicken boxes.

Where the safest place to get stabbed is in a bus lane, those cameras are always on. The cost of living is high, and the salaries are low.

Single Mum Louisa finds herself in the cycle of teenage pregnancies, family abandonment, inadequate housing and a dislike for anyone in authority.

Her teenage daughter Amelia is growing up in a very different world where the only way out of the East End is to graduate the hood way.

Quick money, county lines, drug running and a burner phone, are the order of the day. Your postcode dictates where you walk and who you can socialise with.

But what happens when you are in too deep? With no way out? Sexual assaults, unplanned pregnancies and kids finding family support in the streets.

One night changes everything for two young lives on the block. Life can never go back to being the same ever again.

One Murder, one suicide and families being torn apart. It’s just another day in Stratford.

But where do you go when you have nowhere to run? Who can you trust when your adverse childhood experiences have taught you not to trust anyone?

Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you rise. And sometimes you can find help in the most unusual places.

AVAILABLE on Amazon

Duppy

Synopsis

Sharleen, once a strong woman now trapped in an abusive home where violence is never far away.

Her son Daniel shot dead in a playground in East London while his kid sister watched.

a kid that had to grow up before his time due to his home life.

But is his death just another gang feud? FOR KIDS ON THIS ESTATE, losing your life happens far more than making something of your life.

Another bunch of flowers tied to a lamppost, another council estate kids life gone.

To get justice for her son, Sharleen must go underground and face her demons

because to find yourself, sometimes you have to lose yourself first.

A young girl left scared by the horror she witnessed a chance to either become another statistic or to break the cycle and make something of her life.

When the person who pulled the trigger is another victim and the one who you think is the strongest becomes the weakest of them all.

Redemption, secrets and lies a story of forgiveness in the darkest places.

Because to let go is to be free… and when you play with the devil, you never know when he might come calling.

AVAILABLE on Amazon

Volunteer work with irons supporting foodbanks

in my spare time, WHEN I AM NOT WRITING, I VOLUNTEER WITH JOHN RATOMSKI, founder of Irons SUPPORTING FOOD BANKS.

An incredible man who with the kind support and donations from West Ham united fans, provides food pallets and clothing for

many FOOD BANKS and organisations in East London.

FUNDRAISING outside the Stadium on match days, all proceeds goes towards local causes. West Ham is a club who really look after their own!

John RATOMSKI received the East London Community Hero of the Year 2023 Award for his outstanding contribution to local services. Here are just some of the incredible people and places I have been while volunteering.

If you are interested in finding out more or to donate please contact

ironsfoodbank@gmail.com

www.ironsfoodbanks.co.uk

Easter eggs

CHOCOLATE EGGS WERE DELIVERED TO AMBITION aspire ACHIEVE in Canning town. and more eggs were donated to foodbanks and community organisations for children whose parents use the foodbanks.

https://www.theaaazone.com/

Spring 2024

clothing appeal

John donating new clothing to the scope 3CE charity event. this enabled famillies and homeless people to get access to new footwear and clothes- Great to meet these two incredible ladies!

Pie mash week

this year pie mash week was held in March and we dropped into poplar to indulge in the foods of the gods!

https://www.eastenderspieandmash.com/

Local nhs support

thanks to west ham fans ISF were able to donate

treats to nurses and children who were in hospital over xmas.

Winter 2023

London ambulance service

chocolates donated to the las wellbeing hubs and support vehicles. Winter is always an incredibly busy time for the paramedics. THE TREATS WERE VERY WELL DESERVED HANDLING OVER 8,000 CALLS A DAY AND FIRST ON THE SCENE FOR MANY TRAUMATIC INCIDENCES.

Radio phonix fm

A chance to chat about my first book mother-hood and ISF work in the community. lOVELY TO BE MADE SO WELCOME BY NIGEL OUR HOST.

the carpenters estate

this is where my first book mother-hood was set, i have a passion for telling stories about insecure housing and food poverty it blights lives -but the warm hub that is managed by sam white is an incredible place where real community spirit shines through. sam you are amazing and a true diamond. Irons supporting foodbanks has donated brand new surplus clothing, food and goods for the weekly bingo games! as well as chairs and tables for famillies.

in the shadow of west ham football ground we have some amazing people!