Louise Bélanger-The IAN Interview

 Louise Bélanger

Author of Your Words collection, Louise Bélanger is an artist and a gifted storyteller, both with words and photography.

Her inspirational poetry will transport you in her world where there is hope and trust in a loving God. Her faith is strong, and it will strengthen yours.

Her nature photographs will remind you of the beauty of God’s creation. From delicate flowers to breathtaking scenery.

IAN: Please tell us about your latest book.

Louise Bélanger: Your Words Your Love, my new release is the 4^th book from Your Words collection. It’s a celebration of love. God’s love and ours in return. From intriguing to insightful, it overflows with story poems where faith, hope, salvation and trust in Him are center stage.

The reader will find a sense of peace and awe as they read about God through my eyes and my camera lens.

Among the pages of riveting verses are endearing photographs of nature in all its splendor throughout the seasons. From delicate flowers to stunning scenery.

I paint imageries with words and metaphors, this is how I describe my poetry, and I pair it with my photographs adding to the beauty.

The verses are sometimes comforting and other times thought-provoking but always uplifting.

Your Words Your Love is also personal, it’s my faith there on the pages for the reader to experience. It is meant to bring you closer to Him. To learn about our relationship with God.

I speak to your soul with simple words that have a profound meaning, and I add a stunning photograph next to it for you to stop and admire His creation.

IAN: Is your Your Words Your Love published in print, e-book or both?

Louise Bélanger: It is in print, both paperback and hardcover formats along with the e-book format.

IAN: Where can we go to buy Your Words Your Love?

Louise Bélanger: It is available at Amazon: Your Words Your Love at Amazon And via my website at: Louise Bélanger Author -books

IAN: What inspired you to write Your Words Your Love?

Louise Bélanger: God. Inspiration is a gift from Him, like our talents.

It comes from many sources: my life experience, a clever thought, a verse or stories from The Bible or stories I imagine…

IAN: Did you use an outline or do you just wing the first draft?

Louise Bélanger: Each poem is a little story or an idea that I want to communicate. I have a general idea of what I want to say, and I just write. Sometimes, while doing that, a thought cascades to another and the poem takes a turn.  

IAN: Do you have a specific writing style?

Louise Bélanger: It’s free-style poetry.

IAN: How did you come up with the title?

Louise Bélanger: I actually started with the title and as the ideas came for each poem, the title revealed itself to be perfect.

IAN: What do you hope your readers come away with after reading Your Words Your Love?

Louise Bélanger: A sense of peace, a sense of hope and a strong desire to get closer to God and know Him better.

IAN: Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

Louise Bélanger: There are a number of poems based on events from my own life, my experiences.

IAN: How is Your Words Your Love different from others in your genre?

Louise Bélanger: I haven’t come across Christian free-style poetry paired with photographs. So, I gather there is a uniqueness about my collection.

IAN: What books have most influenced your life most?

Louise Bélanger: There are two categories, books to learn, books I read for entertainment. My go to author to learn is Max Lucado. And mysteries are books I enjoy reading.

IAN: What book are you reading now?

Louise Bélanger: He Still Moves Stones by Max Lucado.

IAN: Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.

Louise Bélanger: Two wonderful ladies, one is a very talented author, the other one is a fantastic editor. Both of their support is very valuable to me.

IAN: Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?

Louise Bélanger: There is always a connection between the poem and the photograph next to it. It is never random. I hope you will see it as you read my books.

IAN: Tell us about your next book or a work in progress. Is it a sequel or a stand-alone?

Louise Bélanger: All my books are stand-alone. And yes, I am getting some ideas to write a 5^th book. This is my work in progress.