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Cecilia House - Book Tour and Giveaway

11/10/2020

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Cecilia House
by Simon Gandossi
Genre: Historical NonFiction 

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What kind of mystery hides within the walls of ‘Cecilia House’?
Simon Gandossi’s latest novel tells story of a young girl who, despite her innocence, finds herself experiencing unimaginable pain

Growing to be one of the best up-and-coming historical fiction writers, Simon Gandossi pens “Cecilia House”
(published by Xlibris AU), a novel based on the abuse by the Catholic Church in the 1930s.

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Life is a precious gift and it can change within the blink of an eye. This is something Patricia discovered at a young age. After an extremely tragic event, her loving family, good friends along with many dreams and aspirations were all gone. As an unwanted child, she is sent to what was supposed to be a place of lovingness and warmth. But coming to Cecilia House sets in motion Patricia’s life downward spiral. She soon discovers that those responsible for her care added so much more pain and sadness to many lives instead. What occurred within the walls of Cecilia House was one of the most despicable and atrocious acts to ever happen within an organization whose duty is to protect innocent children.

Gandossi, through Patricia’s story, allows readers to experience the same feelings and emotions as the main character (and of the innocent children who suffered abuse from the hands of those supposed to provide them welfare and care).


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Born and raised in Western Australia, author Simon Gandossi grew up on a small quiet farm. At an early age, he began to visit museums. As he looked at the various antiques, he created stories about each of them in his mind which would later come to life when his father bought him his first computer. This passion for history grew over the years making him one of the best up-and-coming historical fiction writers. His first two books, “Elsa” and “For Beau: The Sarah Ashdown Story,” have gained outstanding reviews from several major bookstores and critics. His unique perspective carries on to his newest novel, “Cecilia House.”


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What made you want to become an author? 
I wrote so many short stories during my school years but after I took a different direction as a career path. I woke up every day hating what I did and decided to make a change. I began to study history then came up with an idea for my first book. At that moment I once again found that desire and passion that I had growing up. I was always told to follow my dreams and even though it was later than I had wanted, I did just that.

Why historical fiction?
History is my passion and one of my many inspirations. I set out to bring different aspects of it to life for my readers. We can learn so much from the past and if I can teach others a small part of it then I have succeeded in achieving one of my goals.

What else inspires you?
I am very close to my family and even though I had the confidence and willingness to undertake such a change in my career, they were there alongside me every step of the way. Their love and support drives me to take things every further. I collect antiques and holding an object in my hand and thinking about how much history is attached to it also inspires me to write.

What do you think sets you apart from other historical fiction authors?
One of my many goals I set for myself when I wrote my first book was to bring different aspects of the past to life. I wanted to be unique and I believe the writing style I use will confirm just that.

How do you come up with story ideas?
Sometimes ideas come to me in an instant and sometimes I will study a particular period of history in depth to come up with a storyline. At present I have made notes about many other ideas for future books. A few times I have been approached from people who have a family story they want me to write.

Cecilia House deals with a very sensitive subject, have you dealt with any criticism because of that?
As a writer you have to be prepared to deal with a certain amount of criticism however there have been certain people and organizations who don’t want some aspects of the past to be spoken or written about. This particular subject was upsetting to write but someone needed to be their voice and speak for them when long ago not many were willing to do so. If I provided only a small portion of the research I conducted to those who question my motives, I am sure most of them would change their way of thinking.

What was the most difficult thing you encountered when writing this book?
I knew once I decided to write it I would come across some disturbing stories and I was absolutely correct in my assumptions. The children who suffered at the hands of those whose responsibility it was to care and protect them were scared beyond belief while it was occurring but they were just as afraid many years later. You can look into the eyes of a sad child in one of the many very old photos of them from the 1930s and you can immediately see the pain and sadness in their eyes.

Was it easier to write a book that was based near your hometown?
It was easier from the standpoint of the research because I was able to visit the town and meet the locals. The beginning of the book is set from a city about 15 minutes from me and I grew up spending a lot of time there so I already knew so much about the history of it. Being able to drive through the streets and seeing the old homes helped me provide my readers with a glimpse into life in the late 1930s.

What have you given up to become a writer?
I gave up living the life most people do, I invested most of my money to publish my first book. My social life ended and it took 8 years before I was able to take a holiday. It made me a better person and I regret none of it.

What advice would you give to young writers?
Be in it for the long haul, nothing happens overnight. Believe in yourself and use any negative feedback you receive to help you become a better writer.

Are you available for events such as book signings and book clubs?
Sure! I love getting out there and meeting with new people and talking about my books. Unfortunately like everyone else I have been confined to my home but with the wonders of technology I use Skype, WhatsApp and Facebook to connect with my readers.


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35 Comments
Bea LaRocca
11/10/2020 10:11:21 am

Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details, this sounds like an interesting and potentially disturbing read.

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Eva Millien
11/10/2020 11:40:47 am

Sounds like a very interesting and compelling read, thanks for sharing with me and good luck with the tour!

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Rita Wray
11/10/2020 12:19:30 pm

Sounds like a good book.

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Sherry
11/10/2020 02:58:34 pm

The book sounds really good.

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Brandi Dawn
11/10/2020 06:09:06 pm

I really like the cover. Her eyes are intriguing!

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Marcy Meyer
11/10/2020 06:50:17 pm

The cover looks great.

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Heather Mahley
11/10/2020 09:49:05 pm

very intriguing cover

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Dawn Keenan
11/11/2020 09:43:25 am

This book seems like a great mystery read.

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Amy F
11/11/2020 03:55:23 pm

Sounds like a great read!

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Laura Rubenstein
11/11/2020 04:01:45 pm

Beautiful cover

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Debbie P
11/11/2020 05:36:04 pm

This sounds very intriguing.

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Laurie Nykaza
11/11/2020 06:14:02 pm

Great cover love to read it too.

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Christina Gould
11/11/2020 07:50:50 pm

That's a beautiful woman on the cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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EDYE
11/12/2020 07:13:53 am

I love this cover!

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Terri Quick
11/12/2020 07:18:36 pm

Pretty cover

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Mary Cloud
11/19/2020 09:00:19 pm

The cover is nice - no questions

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beth shepherd
11/24/2020 02:35:09 pm

This looks like a great read.

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Ann Fantom
11/24/2020 03:25:55 pm

I like the cover. It has a beautiful photo

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Michelle Johnson
11/24/2020 11:50:44 pm

Love the cover!

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Debbi Wellenstein
11/25/2020 09:47:13 pm

I enjoyed learning about this book. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Stephanie Liske
11/26/2020 12:17:10 am

I like the cover.

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angela heerde
11/26/2020 05:15:19 am

Great book cover.

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Nancy
11/26/2020 09:24:15 pm

The cover of your book looks realistic and makes the reader feel sad.

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Emily B.
12/3/2020 07:05:17 pm

Sad and haunting material, but it's good these stories are coming to light.

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AuntySuzany
12/5/2020 10:56:40 pm

Intense cover. Thank you for sharing!

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Leah Cavendish
12/6/2020 11:32:34 am

This story sounds really interesting and the cover looks great.

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Holly
12/6/2020 05:53:39 pm

Sounds heartbreaking, but more stories like this need to be told.

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Leslie Price
12/8/2020 03:40:33 pm

Bless you for telling this story despite how difficult it was to write, considering the subject matter. The book looks incredible.

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Emily Gibb
12/8/2020 09:28:16 pm

SUPER NEAT !

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Doreen
12/10/2020 12:11:22 pm

The cover is a beautiful one!

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Carol G
12/10/2020 02:40:56 pm

I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

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Hesper Fry
12/10/2020 07:18:01 pm

The book cover looks really good.

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Leah Shumack
12/10/2020 09:57:01 pm

This sounds like it's going to be a great read!

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Sand
12/10/2020 10:40:05 pm

Looks like a great cover!

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Jerry Marquardt
12/10/2020 11:16:25 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including Cecilia House, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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