Victoria Noe
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: General Nonfiction, History, Narrative Nonfiction, Self-Help/Personal Development, Other
I've been a writer most of my life but didn't admit it until 2009, when I began to keep a promise to a dying friend that I would write a book about people grieving their friends. That book became the Friend Grief series of 6 nonfiction books about people whose lives changed when their friend died. The next book was completely different - F*g Hags, Divas and Moms: The Legacy of Straight Women in the AIDS Community. Also nonfiction, it fills a gap not only in women's studies but the literature of the epidemic itself, and has established me as a spokeswoman/expert on the topic When COVID started, I returned to writing about friend grief, but not another book in that series. What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic came out in 2023. Then I decided to return to the women in the F*g Hags book - how are they doing with the chaos in the community right now? UNSTOPPABLE: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines came out in September, 2025. I've also been doing a lot of freelance writing, most recently for POZ and Positively Aware magazines. More to come!
Victoria Noe's books
Genres: General Nonfiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
In UNSTOPPABLE: Straight Women on the AIDS Frontlines, Victoria Noe returns to the subject of her award-winning 2019 book F*g Hags, Divas and Moms: The Legacy of Straight Women in the AIDS Community. But this time, the author focuses on the shifting public health environment of today. Showcasing candid personal interviews that are complemented by extensive research, UNSTOPPABLE highlights the critical work of straight women to end the epidemic. Also explored are their responses to new challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the second Trump administration’s dismantling of HIV services, research, and treatment. How do they respond to the erasure of their accomplishments? Is the goal of ending the epidemic by 2030 no longer possible? They are frustrated, exhausted, angry but determined. And they're not giving up.
Genres: General Nonfiction, History, Mental Health, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Grieving a friend is hard. Grieving a friend during a pandemic is a lot harder. What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic is a powerful and compassionate exploration of friend grief during the COVID-19 epidemic. This book sensitively addresses the unique challenges and emotions faced by people who have experienced the loss of a friend during these uncertain times. Through personal anecdotes, interviews, and expert insights, Victoria Noe delves into the profound impact of losing a friend and the specific grief journey that ensues. The book acknowledges the unique bond and significance of friendships and explores the complexities of grieving for a friend in a world upended by isolation, physical distancing, and limited opportunities for traditional mourning rituals. Noe’s book also highlights the power of honoring the lives of those friends, offering examples of meaningful tributes and finding solace in shared memories. It encourages readers to...
Genres: General Nonfiction, History, Mental Health, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Grieving a friend is hard. Grieving a friend during a pandemic is a lot harder. What Our Friends Left Behind: Grief and Laughter in a Pandemic is a powerful and compassionate exploration of friend grief during the COVID-19 epidemic. This book sensitively addresses the unique challenges and emotions faced by people who have experienced the loss of a friend during these uncertain times. Through personal anecdotes, interviews, and expert insights, Victoria Noe delves into the profound impact of losing a friend and the specific grief journey that ensues. The book acknowledges the unique bond and significance of friendships and explores the complexities of grieving for a friend in a world upended by isolation, physical distancing, and limited opportunities for traditional mourning rituals. Noe’s book also highlights the power of honoring the lives of those friends, offering examples of meaningful tributes and finding solace in shared memories. It encourages readers to...