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Elsa Kurt is a multi-genre, indie & traditionally published author of four contemporary women’s novels: Livvy Takes the Long WayLost and Found GirlsThe Awkward Woman’s Guide To Dating, and Still Here. She is also the author of the YA fiction novel Into the Everwood (Book One) and motivational/inspirational companion book, Finding Beauty in the Imperfections of Life.  Elsa has also written several children’s books under the name Melanie Cherniack, all with themes of encouragement, empowerment & uplifting messaging. From her Mindfulness Series, geared toward Kindergarten & First Grade: Lola Learns To Control Her TemperLola Learns About ResponsibilityLola Learns To Be A Good Sport, and Lola Learns About the Green-Eyed Monster. For ages 9-11, she began her GoodHuman Society Series, book one is  Annie’s Great Idea. For ages newborn-four, she wrote: A Book About You and Look Outside Your Window.

Elsa began writing in 2012, releasing her first children’s book in 2013. Since then she has made writing her full-time career. She can be found at various events signing books and meeting fellow book lovers, most recently at the 2017 Fall in Love with New England Romance Reader & Author Conference in beautiful New Hampshire.  In 2018 she will have two novellas published with Crave Publishing as part of their Crave: Country Anthology & Crave: Loyalty Anthology. She is also working on Book Two of her Everwood Series, yet to be titled, as well as a prequel to Lost & Found Girls, titled Finders Keepers. In addition to those projects, she has a ‘top-secret’ novel in the works.

Elsa is a happily married mother of two grown daughters and resides in New England. In August of 2016 she was honored to be the feature story in the local publication, Wethersfield Life. Elsa can be found on social media:

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/authorelsakurt/

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/authorelsakurt/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/authorelsakurt

PINTEREST: https://pinterest.com/authorelsakurt

GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15177316.Elsa_Kurt

ALLAUTHOR: http://elsakurt.allauthor.com/

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Elsa Kurt is a multi-genre, indie & traditionally published author, brand designer, life coach, and motivational speaker. She currently has seven novels independently published, as well as three novellas published with Crave Publishing in their Craving: Country, Craving: Loyalty, and Craving: Billions anthologies. She is a lifelong New England resident and married mother of two grown daughters. When not writing, designing, or talking her head off, she can be found gardening, hiking, kayaking, and just about anywhere outdoors. Or, you could just find Elsa on social media: https://facebook.com/authorelsakurt/ https://instagram.com/authorelsakurt/ https://twitter.com/authorelsakurt https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15177316.Elsa_Kurt https://allauthor.com/profile/elsakurt/ https://amazon.com/author/elsakurt and her website, http://www.elsakurt.com