Valerie Hickey, M.Ed
FICTION WRITER
Culture, family dynamics, travel and wilderness fuel my bent for writing fiction and creative non-fiction.
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“I have worked as a mentor with Valerie Hickey for eight months. Valerie is a deep reader of literature and has used that reading to guide her as she worked at her novel. She understands that those who have come before her have much to offer in ways of structure and voice. She takes advice, sometimes with questions—which shows her tenacity—and then uses that advice to augment and edit her story. She has a strong ego and yet not so strong that she doesn’t see that she has much to learn. Her writing is complex and compelling, and she is a pleasure to work with. Valerie is one of the strongest writers I have worked with over the last fifteen years.”
David Bergen, Canadian Giller Prize winning author
…………Published Stories
Dead Man On Train
In Star Crossed, Creative Writing Anthology, University of Gloucestershire (2025)
‘This was an interesting story. Well told and unsuspected! The humour was subtle but well played, and well balanced with the poignancy. Enjoyed reading this one!’ Kevin C, judge, Off Topic Publishing
‘This was a great take on Weekend at Bernie’s. I loved the perspective of a dead man.’ Kim C, judge, Off Topic Publishing
“Structurally tight, fast-moving, full of telling details. Story is something of a revenge fantasy but thanks to the well-chosen details, the people and places seem real and distinct.” Tom Drury, Author and Workshop Leader, Iowa Writers’ Workshop
“Literal chills! I don’t know why I was so blind until the end! Protagonists always carry an air of believability, especially those recounting a story in first person. More often than not, we assume that the protagonist is the good guy in the story.” Lauren R, Editor, HLR Spotlight
Image by Chesley Davis
When Will You Drink From Me Again?
“It is poetic and cerebral. You cannot dumb it down without losing the beauty. Romance novels are dumbed down and we can enjoy them for the sake of… whatever. This is a smart piece of writing and should be treated as such.” Tommy C, NYC
Off Topic Publishing, 2023
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