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Victoria Rowell
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Victoria Rowell

Victoria Rowell, best known as Drucilla Winters on The Young and the Restless, is the author of Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva. Her New York Times bestselling memoir, The Women Who Raised Me, received The African American Literary Award and two NAACP... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. "The best dancer is the best warrior" Socrates
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My life in 8 words: "Inspired, Organized, Artistic, Boa-feather-filled, Soapalicious, Dramatic, Political, Philanthropic"
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Y&R Petition
August 23, 2010
Hey Everyone!

I was sent the following petition on Twitter yesterday and wanted to share. Please share, link, and...
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LA Times Book Festival!
May 3, 2010
Hey everyone,

Exciting news! I'm going to be at the LA Times Book Festival this Sunday, April 25th with "Secrets of a...
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Official Website, YouTube channel, and more...
April 6, 2010
Hey Everyone,

Things are really heating up as I prepare for the May 4 release of "Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva" and...
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Soap Love
January 20, 2010
Hi everyone, Hope you had a very Happy New Year's! I was just informed that Welovesoaps.com has voted me one of their Top 50...
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Daytime Confidential Poll
December 14, 2009
Wow, Daytime Confidential is holding a vote for Lead Soap Actress of the Decade and yours truly was nominated! The link to...
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May 10, 2013
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Mar 23, 2013
The Young and the Ruthless will be released on March 05, 2013 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Mar 05, 2013
The Young and the Ruthless is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Mar 05, 2013
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Feb 20, 2013
Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva will be released on October 25, 2011 in Mass Market Paperback
Oct 25, 2011
Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva is now available in Mass Market Paperback
Oct 25, 2011
Author Voices:
Y&R Petition
Aug 24, 2010
Interview:
Interview with Victoria Rowell
May 11, 2010
Author Voices:
LA Times Book Festival!
May 04, 2010
Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
May 04, 2010
Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva will be released on May 04, 2010 in Trade Paperback, eBook
May 04, 2010
Author Voices:
Official Website, YouTube channel, and more...
Apr 07, 2010
Interview:
Interview with Victoria Rowell
Mar 18, 2010
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Victoria Rowell Unveils Calysta Jeffries, star of her new Novel Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva
Mar 10, 2010
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Soap Love
Jan 21, 2010

Victoria Rowell Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. "The best dancer is the best warrior" Socrates Q. With whom in history do you most identify? A. Queen Charlotte and author Harriet Wilson. Q. What do you regret most? A. That I was never in a choir...I love to sing. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. Determination. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Oh man, it's between blueberries and collard greens. This is really tough for me. I'll have to say, collard greens. Learn more about Victoria Rowell

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Author Issues an Invite to Sororities
PRWeb, March 29, 2013
...African Methodist Episcopal Church, Sheryl Underwood (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) co-host of the show, The Talk, and Victoria Rowell (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.) actress and foster care advocate. “Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Sororities...
Actress, author Victoria Rowell fights for daytime diversity
Manmade Mag, March 3, 2013
...Victoria Rowell has people talking. The former cast member of CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” is using the power of the pen and Twitter to address daytime soaps’ hidden politics...
[BOOKS] Red Hot Reads
Ebony, February 6, 2013
...known for her acting gig as Drucilla Winters on the long-running CBS soap operaThe Young and the Restless, Victoria Rowell has made what appears to be an effortless transition into the role of New York Times best-selling author. Her latest book, The...
EUR Book Look: ‘Where Did Our Love Go’
EURweb, January 28, 2013
...perspective’ to rest in – reconnecting with what we’re all born to do…LOVE.-Actress & Bestselling Author, Victoria Rowell Where Did Our Love Go marks the third anthology edited by Robertson that examines critical issues affecting the quality...
Scoop: SVU Books Nia Vardalos and Lost's Harold Perrineau, Marcia Gay Harden to ... Jan. 2, 2013
McPherson Sentinel, January 3, 2013
...episode is set to air on Jan. 30 and will also feature The Young and the Restless star Victoria Rowell and a cameo by The Howard Stern Show's Fred Norris. The NBC procedural has also booked Lost alum Harold Perrineau to play a career criminal named...
Scoop: SVU Books Nia Vardalos and Lost's Harold Perrineau, Marcia... 3:55 pm
Mount Shasta News, January 2, 2013
...episode is set to air on Jan. 30 and will also feature The Young and the Restless star Victoria Rowell and a cameo by The Howard Stern Show's Fred Norris. The NBC procedural has also booked Lost alum Harold Perrineau to play a career criminal named...
Today's News: Our Take - Scoop: SVU Books Nia Vardalos and Lost's Harold Perrineau, Marcia Gay Harden to Return 5:56 pm
Waynesville Daily Guide, January 2, 2013
...episode is set to air on Jan. 30 and will also feature The Young and the Restless star Victoria Rowell and a cameo by The Howard Stern Show's Fred Norris. The NBC procedural has also booked Lost alum Harold Perrineau to play a career criminal named...
The Alliance for Children's Rights 21st Annual Dinner Gala Pictures
Monsters and Critics, March 9, 2013
...The Alliance for Children's Rights 21st annual dinner gala.Picture copyright by Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos. Victoria Rowell arriving at The Alliance for Children's Rights 21st annual dinner gala.Picture copyright by Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos. ...
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EHow.com, March 7, 2013
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Victoria Rowell Hairstyles
EHow.com, March 7, 2013
...Victoria Rowell used to appear on "The Young and the Restless" very frequently. Get Victoria Rowell hairstyles with help from a NYC born and raised hair/makeup artist in this free video...
Actress, author Victoria Rowell fights for daytime diversity
Boston Herald, March 3, 2013
...PrintEmail Tenley Woodman / Boston Herald Victoria Rowell has people talking. The former cast member of CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” is using the power of the pen and Twitter to address daytime soaps’ hidden politics...
Actress, author Victoria Rowell fights for daytime diversity
Individual.com, March 3, 2013
...Victoria Rowell has people talking. The former cast member of CBS' "The Young and the Restless" is using the power of the pen and Twitter to address daytime soaps' hidden politics...
Actress, author Victoria Rowell fights for daytime diversity
Manmade Mag, March 3, 2013
...Victoria Rowell has people talking. The former cast member of CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” is using the power of the pen and Twitter to address daytime soaps’ hidden politics...