This week I’ve been listening to:
The lovely Jess Witkins gave me a tip off about this lady and I’m already a big fan. Charlotte Sometimes – Waves and The Both Of Us:
New singer Emily and The Woods – Steal His Heart:
Even though this is quite an old song, I only just heard it on US X Factor. Hoobastank – The Reason:
For some reason, I love this song. Not my usual thing but it’s super catchy and makes me smile. Olly Murs – Troublemaker:
What have you guys been listening to?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on November 25, 2012
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This is the part of me that you’re never gonna ever take away from me
Throw your sticks and stones
Throw your bombs and your blows
But you’re not gonna break my soul
This is the part of me that you’re never gonna ever take away from me
- Katy Perry
When I was writing the draft of my MS (I don’t like to call it a novel until it’s published) Sticks & Stones, Katy Perry released her single Part of Me. I immediately heard the title of my MS in the song and realised the message of the song fit the theme of my story. In fact, it could have be an anthem for my main character. It was the first of several songs I heard while I was writing that had the lyric “sticks and stones” in it. At the time, I noted on Facebook that I hoped this was a good sign. We shall wait and see whether it was 
At the weekend, I watched Katy’s film Part of Me – part documentary and part concert DVD. I would have called myself a mild fan of Ms Perry but actually I have both her albums so I may have been deluding myself. After watching the film, I’m fully on board with her. I found it hugely inspiring to watch her journey. When she started out, she struggled to be heard in the music industry – record labels wanted her to sing what they wanted her to sing but she stuck to her vision, she wanted to be herself and five years of hard work paid off when her first single was finally released and went huge.
For anyone who has a dream in life then listening to her story will definitely help you. Her manager notes that when things were hard, when she had no money and no record deal, he didn’t give up because Katy didn’t give up. There have been moments I’m sure for anyone working to make it when you consider giving up. When you face rejection you want to crawl away and hide. I’ve sat in front of my computer and thought wow my writing sucks, why am I doing this? But I knew I loved what I was doing and wanted to carry on doing it. I don’t know if my writing dream will come true but I’m glad I didn’t give up when I wanted to because I’ve already come further on my journey than I thought I ever could.
Even if you’re not a fan of Katy Perry, her success has been amazing. And when she started out she was just a girl with a dream.
Do stories like this help you to follow your dreams?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on November 12, 2012
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My favourite songs this week:
Firstly, I wanted to include a song to mark Remembrance Day. Emeli Sande – Imagine:
I found this UK singer on Twitter and I think she deserves a bundle of success. This is the catchy and quirky A Place Called You:
This song is for the Christmas John Lewis advert. I have never been a fan of the original but I think this cover is gorgeous. Gabrielle Aplin – Power of Love:
I’ve included this song before but it feels adapt to have it here again as a another mark of remembrance. It’s such a beautiful song about loss and I can’t stop listening to it. Jenn Bostic – Jealous of the Angels:
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on November 11, 2012
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Twilight actress Nikki Reed and her husband American Idol’s Paul McDonald have a new EP out, which I can’t stop listening to. This song is free on Nikki’s website – Now That I’ve Found You:
Any song that references Edward and Bella works for me! You can also download this for free on her website. Stephanie Mabey – The Zombie Song:
Taylor Swift’s Red album is on repeat for me right now. This is one of my favourite songs – I Almost Do:
Kristina Train’s single is free this week in the UK on iTunes – Dream Of Me:
What have you been listening to?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on November 4, 2012
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For this week’s Sunday Songs, here’s some songs that send a chill down my spine.
Bat for Lashes: Laura
Evanescence – My Immortal
Leona Lewis – Run
Kodaline – All I Want
Taylor Swift – Safe and Sound
Birdy – Terrible Love
Skylar Grey – Love the way you lie
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on October 28, 2012
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This week I’m listening to:
Charlotte Church is almost unrecognisable on her new ep One – this song is unexpectedly brilliant and the video is beyond weird. How not to be surprised when you’re a ghost:
I have a big girl crush on Lana Del Ray. This is her new song Ride:
I just booked tickets to see Leona Lewis live next year, I love her voice. Her new album is out tomorrow yay. Trouble:
Any recommendations for me?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on October 14, 2012
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Jenn Bostic’s album Jealous is amaizng. This song will make you cry – Jealous of the Angels:
I heart Taylor Swift and I don’t care who knows it! I’m very excited about her new album, this song is utterly lovely. Begin Again:
Of Monsters and Men are a new indie duo. This is Little Talks:
Leona Lewis’ new single Trouble has wedged itself in my head:
What are you listening to this week?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on September 30, 2012
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My songs of the week:
Kodaline – All I Want
Lucy Rose – Bikes
Maverick Sabre – I Need
Mumford and Sons – I will wait
The xx – Angels
What are you listening to this week?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on September 16, 2012
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Taylor Swift: Ronan
Nina Nesbitt: Boy
Dum Dum Girls – Lord knows
Gabrielle Aplin – Please don’t say you love me
What are you listening to this week?
Victoria
xoxo
Kristina Train: Dream of me
Posted by Victoria-writes on September 9, 2012
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First of all, I need to wave and cyber hug my new blog followers! Thanks for following – I’m almost at 300 blog followers so yay
Also, don’t forget I’m now on Twitter, come and say hi @Vicky_Walters
This week is a boys week – I’m listening to:
Professor Green – Avalon
I’m not a real big hip hop fan but I quite like some of his songs and his album was really cheap on iTunes so I brought it today. This is my favourite song so far. He also replied to one of my tweets so yay.
I love The Vaccines, can’t wait for their new album next week. This is Teenage Icon:
I added to my hip hop tally today with Plan B’s Deepest Shame after he sung it on Jonathan Ross last night:
I really like the first single from American Idol winner Phil Phillips. This is Home:
Okay, what are you guys listening to?
Victoria
xoxo
Posted by Victoria-writes on September 2, 2012
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