Victoria Antoinette
Author
Welcome
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.
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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.
What can we do with a boy called blue?
COming soon
Unplanned, an unbooked pregnancy: Blue starts his life as a Male Infant of Unknown -A newborn in the hospital, a baby withdrawing from heroin. A life of care and failed foster placements deemed unadoptable.
Care homes make kids grow up quickly, run by low-paid carers who buy your silence and good behaviour for an easy shift.
As a teenager TRYING TO FIND YOUR IDENTITY, social workers give you your life story to curb your anger.
But meeting your birth mother was like a car crash waiting to happen.
You're exposed to violence and crime and failed by a system designed to protect you.
How can they expect you to be a regular member of society?
A jail cell is peaceful. You can close your eyes and breathe.
But to break the cycle, you have to change the game.
Tarnished with labels - Violent, unpredictable- lacking empathy- Looked After Child- Care Home Kid- Offender.
Never once - Vulnerable- Victim-Lost- damaged - in need of help- Let me tell you, the worst behaviour kids are the ones with the deepest scars.
Events
Phoenix FM
It Was such a pleasure to join Nigel on Phoenix Fm for my second time! Chatting about my two books and life in the East End. I was joined by actress Charlene Aldridge where we talked about the barriers you face when you are working class. We was also joined by the legend that is Mr John Ratomksi founder of Irons Supporting Foodbanks for which I am avolunt Great show and I can’t wait to go back on to discuss my next book!
Link to listen below-
https://www.phoenixfm.com/2024/04/29/stepping-out-with-nigel-28th-april-2024/
Book Launches 2024
Nobody tells a great story than a writer who has lived a life less ordinary.
I was absolutely honoured to attend Stephen’s book launch for his new book Extraordinary: Stephen Gillen The Search For A Life Worth Living -Available now on Amazon. Such an incredible man and a true inspiration.
Linda Calvey- One of my favourite female writers and one proper lady! I love all her books. She is a unique, talented writer.
All of Linda’s books are available on Amazon-
The black widow- Amazon
The Locksmith-Amazon
The Game- Amazon
Faith- Amazon
I also got to meet the lovely Tracy Mackness author of Jail Bird- Amazon Tracy is an inspiration a shrewd business woman and owner of -The Giggly Pig Sausages.
https://www.gigglypig.co.uk/
events 2024
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