Elissa Gabrielle has done it again! We first met this incredible talent with her debut collection of strong and moving verse, Stand and Be Counted. Focusing on themes of love, race, religion, inspiration and society, Elissa Gabrielle has put together a collection of inspirational poetry geared toward positive change that is both moving and entertaining. Through insightful visions and strong declarations, Gabrielle instills confidence in readers as she illuminates the path to a more self-rewarding and gratifying life.

Elissa Gabrielle has been writing since the age of eleven. Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Gabrielle witnessed the best and worst of what inner city life has to offer. While witnessing the effects of drugs and alcohol in her home and community, to seeing up close the murder of her dear friend, Gabrielle was able to translate her joys and pains into a wonderful tapestry of poetry. Growing up in the streets of Newark, was tough, and writing was a way to keep out of trouble. It was cathartic, and kept her focused on realizing her dream of becoming an author. She completed her first screenplay, Divided Souls at the tender age of 18. Divided Souls will become a novel at some point.

 

Utilizing the resurgence of her desire to write and "a God given talent that wouldn't go away", Elissa Gabrielle was inspired to pen Peace In The Storm, which has testimonials from some of the entertainment industry's finest. Peace In The Storm came to Gabrielle while reflecting real life experiences, both her own and from the lives of others.

In 2007, Elissa Gabrielle returns with her best release to date: A tantalizing debut novel filled with Tenderness, Treachery and Temptation. Good to the Last Drop.

Elissa is the Creator and CEO of Greetings From the Soul: The Elissa Gabrielle Collection which is a greeting card line that features poignant messages and heartfelt poetry and themes. Find out more at www.greetingsfromthesoul.com.

Elissa is also a Publisher and Founder of Peace In The Storm Publishing, in which she will publish her novels and the novels of those unsigned extraordinary authors. Find out more at www.peaceinthestormpublishing.com.

Gabrielle is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and also holds degrees in Communications. Gabrielle is a member of the 331 Foundation-an organization which helps children whose parents were killed in violent crimes, the NAACP and NABFEME, the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment, a professional empowerment, networking and support base for African American women in radio, recorded music, the media, and related entertainment industry fields.

Elissa Gabrielle is the Media Consultant for both First Bethel Baptist Church and the Baptist Ministers Conference of Newark & Vicinity in Newark, New Jersey.

Elissa Gabrielle is proof that anyone can succeed no matter what adversity faces them in life.