Victoria Heartwood

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Tired Bones

Sometimes, the snark must come through. That’s happened when I wrote this poem in response to reading so many works published in literary magazines that featured the tired trope of bones… bones that crack audibly, can be felt from within,...

Cannot Be Destroyed

After love, mystery is what sustains me. CANNOT BE DESTROYED is a chapter excerpted from my memoir, SOUL CAT. I am currently seeking agent representation for this manuscript, which can be summed up in four words: Healing #MeToo with cats....

Trespass and Protection

Love–and truth–are necessary for healing. TRESPASS AND PROTECTION is a chapter excerpted from my memoir, SOUL CAT. I am currently seeking agent representation for this manuscript, which can be summed up in four words: Healing #MeToo with cats....

Mono No Aware

I wrote this poem at the beginning of the #MeToo movement, fully aware that it is–more than anything–our steadfast community of sisters that helps us heal and keeps us safe. I am so grateful to the exceptionally kind and talented...

Graveyard Shift

Conducting research is one of the most satisfying aspects of writing for me. While working on GRAVEYARD SHIFT, I happily went down the rabbit holes of religion, capitalism, and authoritarianism to come back up with something that explores the mysteries...