I am happy to announce that I will be presenting my historical novel, The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald, by Victoria Kamar Olivett, at the beautiful Glenview Library (1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025) on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The book was published in Chicago by Joshua Tree Publishing. Everyone is… Continue reading Local Author Meet and Greet at the Glenview Library
An Evening with Author Victoria Kamar Olivett
I am very proud to announce that on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, I will present my historical novel, The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald, at the beautiful Waukegan Public Library (128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60885) from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. You can register on the library’s website for this free event. I look forward… Continue reading An Evening with Author Victoria Kamar Olivett
The Television Show Rawhide
Recently, I have been relaxing in the evenings watching television on You Tube. I started watching the old 1960’s show Rawhide with Clint Eastwood, Eric Fleming, Sheb Wooley, and Paul Brinegar. It is a 50 minute drama that I am absolutely drawn to. I know I watched it as kid with my family. The acting… Continue reading The Television Show Rawhide
History Magazine
I am thrilled to announce that my historical novel, The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald, has been reviewed in the national publication of History Magazine in their fall issue! This photo was taken at Barnes & Noble in Vernon Hills, IL.
Meet the Author
Victoria Olivett taught 7th Grade Middle School for thirty-five years in Lansing, Michigan. She has a degree in Sociology and History from Michigan State University. She enjoys making history come to life so others have the opportunity to relive experiences from the past. Victoria believes that history empowers us to learn from one another and… Continue reading Meet the Author
Polio, The Sleeping Virus Has Awaken
It is hard to believe that polio, which has been eradicated in this country since 1979, has now been discovered in New York. A twenty year old man in Rockland County, there has been diagnosed with Poliomyelitis which is a poliovirus that effects the nervous system and spinal cord. This disease multiplies mainly in the… Continue reading Polio, The Sleeping Virus Has Awaken
North Chicago Public Library
I would like to thank Jay and all the wonderful staff at at the North Chicago Public Library for allowing me to present my historical novel, The Adventures of Francie Fitzgerald. They were all extremely helpful and have ordered a copy of the book for their library and invited me to come back in September… Continue reading North Chicago Public Library
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 is the day we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. Americans especially honor him with parades, Irish food, and green beer. We eat corned beef and cabbage so on that day I guess we are all Irish. The Shamrock is considered a sacred plant that symbolizes spring and is… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day
Nicholas Habib Kamar
My father was Nicholas Habib Kamar. He would have had a birthday this past weekend. He died in 1998 and I miss him always. He was my inspiration. Son of immigrants, he lived through the Great Depression, and served in World War II for his country and was part of the Greatest Generation. My dad… Continue reading Nicholas Habib Kamar
The Rabies Vaccine
The Chicago Sun Times recently published an article about a Lake County, Illinois man who was bitten by a rabid bat on September 29, 2021. Thomas Knob, 87 of Spring Grove, Illinois woke up with a bat on his neck. The bat was tested and found to be rabid. Knob refused medical treatment and later… Continue reading The Rabies Vaccine