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Based on real events surrounding a cult in rural Quebec, Hetherington's debut novel Mooncalves weaves a tale of present-day crime and a strange, dystopian future.
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"The arrival of Hetherington’s unique narrative voice may announce the coming of a new genre. Call it Post Singularity Toronto Gothic, if you will. You may be tempted, if you are as impressed by this debut as this reviewer is, to see Hetherington as the millennial generation’s persuasive answer to Atwood."
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- The Vancouver Sun
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"Word started to spread in literary circles earlier this spring about a startling literary debut, a first novel called Mooncalves by Victoria Hetherington, published by a very small press in Vancouver. Such presses have no money for publicity, so the only way for a novel such as that to create some word of mouth is to be really, really good. Here is evidence, for the skeptical, that it sometimes does happen. Mooncalves is a stunning debut."
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- The Globe and Mail
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"With family resemblances to other Canadians, specifically the novels of Lynn Crosbie and the body-horror films of early David Cronenberg...Mooncalves forges its own path. A stylish puzzle of a story, Victoria Hetherington’s debut novel is prickly and demanding and a bit feral but both singular and absorbing."
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- The Toronto Star
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"From Netflix’s Wild Wild Country to a slew of books – including Claudia Dey’s Heartbreaker, Victoria Hetherington’s Mooncalves, and Emma Cline’s The Girls...explorations of cults are filling a particular, and dark, societal need."
- Quill and Quire
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"A work of great thematic depth...[the central relationship] I completely loved and have had to restrain myself from writing paragraph after paragraph."
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- The Puritan
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"Mooncalves is capable of becoming The Handmaid’s Tale of our time not only because of how relevant it is to current discussions about climate change and patriarchy but also for some of the ways it goes further in its discussion of feminism... It is a book that is, in many ways, unlike anything that I have read before, and it is hard to imagine I will encounter anything quite like it again."
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- The Town Crier
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"Mooncalves is startling...A truly harrowing read that strips all of the glamor from the genre within which it operates."
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- Broken Pencil Magazine
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"Set against a backdrop of impending environmental catastrophe, Hetherington’s fresh and unconventional story is composed of deeply complex characters including cult devotees, time travellers, synthetic companions, and ghosts. Hetherington offers us a biting social critique in this stunning debut."
- Kathryn Mockler, author of Onion Man
" Hetherington is a beautiful writer. In the depraved and terrifying future she creates, her sentences dance nimbly, brightly across the page, like the palest of flowers left on decomposing bodies."
- Diana Wagman, author of Extraordinary October
" Anchored by survivalist women’s voices, this dystopic story catapults the Millennial perspective into the visionary position. In this cultish, futuristic landscape, I was reassured by this mysterious talent women have, to absorb ancestrally, survivalist tricks fit for any era.”
- Alisha Piercy, author of Bunny and Shark
"Hetherington holds nothing back, whether it’s sexual, violent, or emotionally toxic.You will have trouble putting Mooncalves down, because as protagonist Erica says, “transgression can be unbearably sexy.”
- Myna Wallin, author of Confessions of a Reluctant Cougar
"A ganglion of masterfully structured insights and anxieties reminiscent of Jean Rhys and Renata Adler. Mooncalves speaks closer than most to our contemporary moment."
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- Michael Turner, author of Hard Core Logo
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Corporate Speaking Events
Elevate Your Next Corporate Event With Victoria Hetherington
Unlock your individual potential with Victoria Hetherington, a powerhouse speaker, award-winning author, and communications expert who delivers transformative insights to corporate audiences. With over a decade of experience crafting high-impact content for global brands like The Motley Fool Canada and Yahoo Finance, Victoria combines strategic acumen with storytelling mastery. Her critically acclaimed books showcase her ability to distill complex ideas such as AI-driven solutions, hacking human behavior, and the power of resilience—into actionable strategies that drive results. Her forthcoming book of investigative journalism, Friend Machine (Sutherland House Books, 2026), positions her at the forefront of business solutions and human dynamics, making her the ideal choice for organizations seeking to excel in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.
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Victoria's corporate talks are tailored to empower sales teams, executives, and leaders, turning knowledge into action and potential into performance. Her speaking engagements draw on her extensive experience as a panelist and lecturer at prestigious venues, including Word on the Street Toronto, Calgary Wordfest, and the University of Toronto, where she’s inspired audiences with her ability to distill complex ideas into actionable insights. Her investigative work into AI dynamics and solutions positions her as a forward-thinking voice on technology and human behavior—perfect for organizations navigating innovation and performance. Her experience at literary festivals and universities guarantees a polished, relatable, and inspiring presentation that resonates with diverse audiences.
Signature Keynote: “The Art of Execution”
Why do so many professionals know what they should do, but fail to execute? With her electrifying keynote, “The Art of Execution,” Victoria reveals the psychological and practical barriers holding people back—and how to shatter them. Designed for sales professionals and business leaders, this talk delivers battle-tested strategies to boost productivity, overcome hesitation, and achieve peak performance. Backed by rave reviews, “The Art of Execution” leverages Victoria’s storytelling prowess and communications expertise to inspire immediate, measurable results. From unlocking motivation to navigating AI-driven decision-making, this keynote empowers people to execute with precision and realize their goals. Drawing on her storytelling expertise and communications background, Victoria delivers actionable takeaways wrapped in compelling narratives, earning rave reviews for inspiring audiences to bridge the gap between intention and action. Whether exploring motivation, fail-safe ways to form excellent habits, building daily productivity through resilience, or the impact of AI on key decision-making (including dos and don'ts!), her talks empower professionals to excel in high-stakes environments.
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Rates
In-person events start at $3000 USD.
Online speaking engagements start at $1500 USD.
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To book Victoria, simply fill out the form on the "Contact" page.