Book Title: Love Is
Everything
Author: Elsie
Hillman-Gordon
Genre: Fiction,
Inspirational, Christian, Romance
Book Release Date: May 30, 2014
Paperback: 106 pages
ISBN-10:
1496112458
ISBN-13:
978-1496112453
About
The Author
Award-winning author Elsie Hillman-Gordon published her
first fiction novella, Love Is Everything, in May 2014. Her book received the
Gold/1st Place award for *Best Short Story* in the 2015 Feathered Quill Book
Awards Program.
Elsie lives in Washington, DC with her husband. She
holds a BA in English and executive graduate certificates in editorial
practices and marketing. She has worked for several media organizations,
including NPR. In her free time, she stays busy supporting community outreach
projects sponsored through her sorority, church, and non-profit organizations.
Elsie’s passion is creative writing, but she also
enjoys live theater, movies, reading, and long walks on autumn days. She
believes in random acts of kindness and encouraging people to reach for their
dreams.
About
The Book
Do you like to read inspirational fiction? Do you
believe that people who have loved and lost can find true love again, that a
hurting heart can heal, and that God’s love will see you through difficult
times? If so, you’ll enjoy reading Love Is Everything.
It’s the story of thirty-five year old Vanessa
Dennison—a woman struggling to find joy in life and doubting her faith in God
after losing her parents in a tragic accident. But after reluctantly accepting
a blind date with Elliott Reeves, a handsome widower with a strong faith and
young daughter, she embraces anew her relationship with God and the power of
love.
Sweet and emotional, this tale of rediscovering love,
faith, and hope is sure to touch your heart. It’s a must read for anyone who’s
ever loved and lost, especially those still reluctant to take a chance on love.
2015
Author Questionnaire
Who
designed the covers?
I used the custom cover services of CreateSpace—an
Amazon company. I worked closely with the design team, selected the final cover
photo and worked with them on the colors and font types.
Do
you read your reviews? Do you respond to them, good or bad? Do you have any
advice on how to deal with the bad?
Yes, I do read reviews. I’m feeling particularly blessed because so
far they’ve all been positive. In
February 2015, Love Is Everything won
the Gold/1st Place Award for Best Short Story by The Feathered Quill
Book Award Program. As you might imagine, winning an award has certainly boosted
my confidence, giving me something to lean on to offset any negative reviews. J
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
I want my writing to inspire and encourage readers
to have faith in God and to know that in one way or another, everything’s going
to be alright in the end—the love of God, family and friends will see us
through our challenges.
Can
you share your current projects?
Many readers are asking for a sequel to Love Is Everything—they’re not ready to
let go of the characters. And honestly,
I’m not either. So, I’m mapping out ideas for a sequel, and also ideas for a
non-fictional inspirational book.
What
books have most influenced your life most?
I wish I could point to specific books, but I
can’t. I do enjoy autobiographies; stories of people who overcome challenges to
realize their true potential or life’s work.
Do
you ever experience writer's block?
I experienced writer’s block several times while
writing Love Is Everything. And when
it happened, I stopped writing until I felt a rush of news ideas. I was under my own timeline to finish the
story, not anybody else’s, so I gave myself the freedom to relax and go with
the flow.
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
I’m currently reading a novel called Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones. It’s
interesting and I might eventually read her other books.
While
you were writing, did you ever feel as if you were one of the characters?
Yes, I connected with my main character, Vanessa,
who is dealing with grief following the loss of her parents in an accident. While
writing the story, I was also dealing with the loss of my mother. So, a lot of the emotions that Vanessa
experienced were quite real to me.
What
are your expectations for the book?
As a first-time,
independent author, I never expected to win a top book award, so you can imagine
how thrilled I was (and still am) over the news. Honestly, I just want readers to enjoy and be
inspired by the story.
Do you write an outline before every book you write?
I used an outline and
intend to use one with future books. I can’t imagine working without one.
Social
Links:
Website: http://elsiehillmangordon.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElsieRenae
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elsie.hillmangordon
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Links:
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