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| Dr. Evelyn Hill |
Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you
live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the personal you.
What inspired you to author this book?
I was doing a podcast on a new series called “Breaking
Through Layers of Injustice For Women.” From
those interviewed, I thought I could write a short book to let victims of
sexual assault know, that it was NOT their fault. They do not have to live in guilt, blame,
isolation or desperation. I believe the
Lord gives a special “grace” to those who suffer from such injustice.
Where did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
I believe I got the
inspiration for the book cover from the beautiful picture of the ballerina.
Later I found the picture of the beautiful ballerina with red boxing gloves,
indicating that she was prepared to fight or had already been in a fight and
won.
Later I saw in my
mind her toes are on top of the word “rape”.
This graceful beautiful image shows power over rape. The ballerina symbolizes the great grace and
fortitude and resilience that will come to those who have been sexually
violated.
Who has been the most significant influence on you personally and as a
writer?
Maya Angelo has been the most significant
influence on me personally. I love her
poetry and the many talents she used in spite of the injustices she had to
endure. Maya’s story is amazing to me because she suffered sexual assault,
experienced trauma for years and refused to talk, and later was inspired by one
of her teachers to read and write until she finally began to speak again. She
is an example of resilience and empowerment.
What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get this
book written?
I struggled with being focused. There were so
many distractions and other things I felt I had to do. Somedays
I did not feel well, so that caused me to stop and rest and re-set myself. There were other times I felt the book was
not necessary. Feared that very few folks would be interested in reading it
because so few people want to talk about this subject.
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Tell your readers about your book.
The book is an
inspirational book that offers tools and strength in recovery after a sexual
assault. There is no judgment in the
book. Only words of encouragement and
empowerment. The Lord loves us all and
offers special grace for those who have suffered horrific assaults that cause
trauma and despair. This short to the
point book is a breath of fresh air, offering tools for success. The very introduction celebrates those who
have endured rape and went on to do great things in their lives.
Who is your target audience, and why?
The target audience is teens and women and anyone else who has been sexually assaulted. I realize that sexual assault does not just happen to females but to males also. So anyone who has experienced rape can benefit from reading this book.
If you were going to give one reason for anyone looking at your book to
read, why should they buy it?
You can read it in less than an hour and come
away inspired, encouraged, and empowered.
What do you consider your greatest success in life?
The greatest success in my life was becoming the president of the board of education in our county. Along with raising my children and surviving some very difficult times in my life.
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What one unique thing sets you apart from other writers in your genre?
What sets me apart from other writers is I am
down to earth, practical and the book is less than 50 pages long.
How do you overcome writer’s block?
I get out of my normal surroundings and get someplace
beautiful where I can see nature.
What one piece of advice do you have for new authors?
Just start writing. Don’t worry about spelling punctuation and
other things. You can always do that
later. Just write. Begin with naming
your chapters. After that, go for it.
What is next for you in your writing career?
I have a podcast called Shades
InJustice. I want to write a book about
the injustices in our country and some solutions I have discovered.
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Product Details
- ASIN : B0B55NDJ3H
- Publisher : Dr. Evelyn Hill; 1st edition (July 1, 2022)
- Publication date : July 1, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 1634 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 35 pages
- Lending : Enabled
Thank you, Dr. Hill, for helping to open the eyes of those who need to know about the tragedy of rape, incest, and sexual abuse, and for speaking life to those who may be on the fringe of giving up, and most of all for giving words of encouragement and strength to those who have a message of hope, healing, forgiveness, and victory, through "God's Grace Over Rape"....
Blessings and God Grace,
Dr. Madelyne Douglas, CCPhD
Carolyn Stampley
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dr. Evelyn Hill
Speaking up for the poor, the fatherless, the widow, and the voiceless.
Dr. Hill believes we need to prepare this generation of students for the global workforce, which is very different from the workforce of yesterday. This new generation of learners must be prepared to excel in the technical fields of the new laptop, smartphone, and iPad learning tools and beyond. Technology is changing rapidly, therefore, education strategies of academic success must change rapidly. Technology should not eliminate the soft skills that include positive people skills of verbal conversations.
Dr. Hill is currently Director of Equity and Justice at Avenue of Life, a community development organization whose focus is on empowering poor families to become financially self-sufficient with an emphasis on advocating for families who have been challenged with judicial system issues and beyond. Dr. Hill has worked strategically with Avenue of Life, KCK School District, and other agencies in the Kansas Community Leadership Enterprise (KCLE) collaborative to decrease the number of homeless kids in the school district. The original number of 1400 homeless kids has been decreased by over 50%.
Since the death of George Floyd and other African American civilians in 2020 along with the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Hill has been moved to speak up for the under-served communities in our metropolitan areas around the country. We have watched for over 50 years the unfair and unjust systemic issues that continue to plague our communities of color. All lives matter! Not just white lives or blue lives. Black and brown men and women across our country have been killed by our law enforcement entities. Too many mothers of color have had to bury their sons and daughters for needless reasons. Too many of our sons and daughters are victims of our own neighborhoods from continued black-on-black crimes. Enough is enough!!! Dr. Hill has been moved to work toward solution-based ideas with other local citizens in the Justice and Equity Coalition.
Dr. Hill enjoys public speaking, group training, and facilitating. She has spoken to crowds that have included up to and beyond 2500 listeners at high school graduations and KCK public school employee convocations. She has also spoken at churches, corporations, non-profit organizations, and universities both locally and beyond. She has pastored two churches. She is often called upon to serve families who are un-churched and have no money for funerals, counseling, etc. Dr. Hill is very passionate about empowering women and children through education. Dr. Hill is also very passionate about the civil rights of all humans. Justice issues must move from talk to action that frees the innocent and oppressed. Justice must meet the requirement of "being just and fair" and values the life of all humans regardless of race, economic status, or citizenship.
Dr. Hill has served in many volunteer positions over the years including but not limited to: the Mayor’s Diversity Council, Heartland 180, Caring For Kids, MAAC board of directors, KCK Chamber of Commerce board of directors, consultant to the Mayor of Richmond Virginia for Youth Involvement in City Administration, Leadership 2000, Keeler’s Women’s Center, Joyce Williams Center (Domestic Violence Shelter), Wyandotte County United Way, The Unified Government of Wyandotte County, The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council, the Mayor’s Clergy Roundtable and The Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Youth Homeless.
Evelyn Hill Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/public/Evelyn-Hill
https://twitter.com/ShadesInJustice/status/1488216660469297155
Evelyn Hill - Director of Equity and Justice - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-evelyn-hill-100a0112
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