Meet Author Eileen Doyon, the driving force behind the Unforgettable Faces & Stories series.
Tell us about yourself.
I have chosen to run a series of books titled “Unforgettable Faces and Stories”. We provide a creative outlet for people to write about special people, personal stories, and keepsakes. We all need to stop and think about people in our lives, both past and present, and stories of those unforgettable moments. Your story told by YOU!
How did you get to be where you are today?
The loss of family members early in my life has been extremely difficult, and in 2011 I lost my dad to lung cancer and was with him til the end. I have been trying to figure out how to deal with death due to it being so much a part of my life. Most people will deal with loss at some point in their lifetime. Those previous years were depressing, complicated, and dark. In receiving two treasures, my dad’s dog tags, and my grandmother’s chandelier, it meant so much to me, my attitude, and my outlook on my own life. I felt their presence and their love all around me. I knew that others in my situation had to feel the same way. If so, I wanted to help. So that became my mission….to help others talk about their loved ones who have passed and to tell their stories. Our military is very precious to me. We owe so much to our veterans that have served and protected our country. So this became my theme of my second book.
People were so excited, emotional, happy, and sad all in one, but it was all good. We laughed and cried talking about memories and stories of loved ones. Sometimes, those feeling are buried deep down due to the crazy hectic lives we all live, and sometimes it just hurts too much to think or talk about. Everyone’s comments were so supportive and positive. It really became a healing to all and made people feel good.
So, in this hectic life, I decided to run a series of books titled “Unforgettable Faces and Stories”, and here I am today with eight books published!
What are your real passions?
To make a difference in this world, travel on my motorcycle, garden, and meet new friends.
If you won the lottery, what would you do?
I would set up three charities, build a distillery for my husband’s cranberry cocktail that he just launched in New Hampshire, “The Red Head” and work with him to release three more flavors,
buy a farm in Upstate New York and create a place for kids to come to. There they will run, play, work on the farm, ride horses and care for animals.
What do you do to help others be their best?
I strive to be and do my best and trust that will inspire others to do the same.
How do you help yourself be the best you can be?
I pray, I read, and I listen.
What do you like to do in your personal life?
Spend time with my husband, ride my motorcycle, garden, do projects around my house, visit friends, eat, drink, watch The Patriots, be outdoors, and have fun!
What do you hope to accomplish in the future?
Publish a children’s book and series, and continue with my series of “Unforgettable Faces and Stories”
What is a book or two that you recommend?
The Magic of Thinking Big
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Please give us one or two shameless plugs.
Please read ALL of my books. They will inspire and heal you in this crazy thing called life that happens to each and every one of us. If there is something that you want to do and do not know how to start, jump in and figure it out as you go.
What are some of your favorites? (books, websites, etc..)
I love LinkedIn. It is a great tool to use. It connects me to so many people, books, and websites for networking and information. Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileendoyon/
Why do you do what you do?
It is rewarding to me to work and interact with so many people in so many different and versatile areas.
What are a few of your goals?
To publish a Children’s Book
To continue to publish books in my series.
To be on a TV broadcast to spread the message about people being able to share stories and tributes in my books.
What do the words "Best Ever You" mean to you?
Success within myself!
More About Eileen Doyon:
The loss of family members early in my life has been extremely difficult, and most recently I lost my dad to lung cancer and was with him til the end. I have been trying to figure out how to deal with death due to it being so much a part of my life. Most people will deal with loss at some point in their lifetime. The past two years have been depressing, complicated, and dark. In receiving two treasures last year, my dad’s dog tags, and my grandmother’s chandelier, it meant so much to me, my attitude, and my outlook on my own life. I felt their presence and their love all around me. I knew that others in my situation had to feel the same way. If so, I wanted to help. So that became my mission….to help others talk about their loved ones who have passed and to tell their stories of their own personal keepsakes. Our military is very precious to me. We owe so much to our veterans that have served and protected our country. So this became my theme of my second book.
People were so excited, emotional, happy, and sad all in one, but it was all good. We laughed and cried talking about memories and stories of loved ones. Sometimes, those feeling are buried deep down due to the crazy hectic lives we all live, and sometimes it just hurts too much to think or talk about. Everyone’s comments were so supportive and positive. It really became a healing to all and made people feel good.
So, in this hectic life, I have decided to run a series of books titled “Unforgettable Faces and Stories”. We all need to stop and think about people in our lives, both past and present, and stories of those unforgettable magic moments.
Eileen Doyon grew up in the small town of Fort Edward in upstate New York. She left there in 1978 and now lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She enjoys gardening and traveling on her motorcycle visiting new places, familiar places, and meeting new friends. She is a member of Pease Greeters in Portsmouth.
Eileen is available for speaking engagements to talk about how writing can be a beneficial part of the healing process and how she got started on this journey.
Visit: www.unforgettablefacesandstories.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/unforgettablefacesandstories
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eileendoyon
Twitter: twitter.com/FacesandStories
Eileen, Thank you for all you do!!