About Me
Vicki is a writer who touches her readers by penning heartfelt emotional journeys. She challenges individuals to ponder and question life's experiences, while encouraging and giving hope in the process.
Words are not merely letters on a page to Vicki, but they are powerful tools used to touch the soul. As an author, she finds great satisfaction in ministering to the hearts of others through her quill, while leaving ink spots of love and acceptance behind. Her stories and work are filled with inspiration, themes, and redemption.
Published Works
It started as an obscure blog on Google Blogger and gained worldwide readership. Over 43,000 hits from 103 countries, it's become a favorite with Phantom fans. Now in book form, Lessons From the Phantom of the Opera steps behind the scenes and examines the symbolism hidden in the characters, emotions, sets, and events.
The Price of Innocence is Vicki's debut historical romance novel set in 19th Century Paris, France. It was released 11/10/09. Even before publication, readers are calling it wonderful, moving, and a page turner they can't put down. For detailed information visit The Price of Innocence.
The sequel, The Price of Deception, is slated for release in late 2010.
"Penning heartfelt emotional journeys"
Lessons From the Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera is a chilling tale interlaced with darkness, despair, love, and redemption. Originally penned by Gaston Leroux, the book is classic literature. Leroux weaves the tale of a deformed man living in isolation underneath the Paris Opera House, who desperately loves a beautiful girl named Christine Daaé. The masked man is known by many names - Phantom, Opera Ghost, Angel of Music, and Erik. He is a broken soul who yearns for beauty, but lives in hell. His desperate search for love takes him down a road of obsession and violence, and the cry of his despair echoes in our hearts. "All I wanted was to be loved for myself."
Lessons from The Phantom of the Opera steps behind the scenes and examines the symbolism hidden in the characters, emotions, sets, and events. The book leads its readers on an emotional journey studying the motivations of the characters and the numerous symbols hidden throughout the Opera House. It examines not only Leroux's original work, but also analyzes the play and movie. Personal reflection is encouraged, and the author poses questions to incite further thought and revelation. As a result, lessons and life applications emerge from a timeless masterpiece for everyone to enjoy.
"Lessons From 'The Phantom of the Opera' " is a creative and thoughtful approach to pop culture hit. I enjoyed the book because I teach French history at the college level and I have long enjoyed gothic novels as well as opera. I connect with the story on several levels, professional and personal. "Lessons" takes a personal, reflective approach that asks readers to think about why they react as they do to the musical and novel. Why does such an old fashioned, romantic story have such appeal in post modern society? Simple: young or old or in between, we still respond to the emotions explored in the story. I plan to tell some of my students who are Phantom fans about this book---after exams, of course." M. Byrd
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The Price of Innocence
The Price of Innocence is Vicki Hopkins' debut fiction novel, penned to tug at the hearts of many. Insightful, but delicately written, the author draws a picture of life, but allows the reader to paint the canvas of intimacies in their own imagination.
It is the tender story of Suzette Camille Rousseau, a young woman in late 19th century Paris, who makes a difficult journey from innocence to maturity. After losing a sheltered life with her father, Suzette is thrown into the harsh reality of poverty, struggling as a homeless woman on the streets of Paris. In order to survive, she faces difficult choices that offer little hope of redemption.
Her journey takes her from the charities of St. Vincent de Paul, to a local laundry house where she toils endlessly in filth and squalor. To her surprise, one of her customers is the Chabanais, the most famous brothel in France that only caters to aristocrats.
Like a fly drawn to a spider's web, the mistress of the brothel entices Suzette into a world of opulence, comfort, and beauty, but there is a price to payher innocence.
Succumbing to a life of prostitution, she meets a handsome English Lord who saves her from the unthinkable. When he spirits her off to another country, her past follows. A man, who refuses to forget his promise, relentlessly pursues Suzette intent on regaining her heart. He only wishes for one thingto give her love and a life of respectability.
The author transports its readers back to another time and place, weaving facts of 19th century life throughout the story. After careful research into the existence of charity houses, washhouses, and brothels, the results make the story rich and alive. It includes laws and practices of legalized prostitution in France, as well as historical facts and information regarding the most famous brothel of its time.
In conclusion, The Price of Innocence is a stunning tale of two men, one woman, and the symbol of a flower that promises happiness. Penning heartfelt emotional journeys is Vickis forte, and her first historical fiction novel is sure to please its readers.
The Price of Deception
Current Blogs
The Phantom of Valletta
Author Blog
All Things Phantom
Phantom Blog
Price of Innocence Blog
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The Price of Deception will be released next year continuing the story of the Price of Innocence.
For a detailed synopsis, click on The Phantom of Valletta for more information.
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