Victoria Marie Lees is an award-winning poet and author. She has published in <em>Chicken Soup for the Soul</em>, <em>Business Insider</em>, and national magazines. She leads writing workshops in libraries and assisted living centers. She earned her B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania. A poetry lover and tree hugger, Victoria runs on tea, homemade cookies, and (when it's not Lent) lots of dark chocolate.