Interview With Author Alex Rawecki
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a scientist by background, and I love science. I have a PhD in Neuroscience and I published several scientific articles while in academia. Alex Rawecki is the pen name I chose when I decided to write a fiction book. Growing up, I was very much into books and read almost every book I came across. I enjoyed the feeling of escaping reality and being transported into different worlds. The idea to write my own book had been crystallizing in my head for about six years, and I am proud that I was able to transform the stories in my mind into something tangible for other readers to enjoy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The thriller ‘Zealous’ is my first book. I don’t think there was a particular event or person that inspired the story. Rather, I felt a need to transform the ideas in my head into stories worth reading. I let my natural inclination towards neuroscience and the biotech industry guide me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I prefer to write first thing in the morning, and I strictly follow the word count goals that I set for myself. I write every day and I like to listen to jazz or soul music when writing. I drink a lot of coffee, too.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Thrillers by Robin Cook and Michael Crichton are by far my favorite type of fiction books.
What are you working on now?
I am busy executing the marketing plan for the launch of ‘Zealous’. I can feel the ideas for my next book slowly bubbling in the back of my head but I haven’t yet committed to writing my second book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I will have my own data on the effectiveness of various marketing tools in the next three months, so I can’t speak from experience yet. If you are self-published, it all comes down to the budget that you are willing to allocate for your marketing activities. So far, I have had a positive experience with Pubby.co and Bookbite.co, and I think these websites are an absolute must for any self-published author.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I think I still need some good advice myself. Trusting your judgment might be good advice, but only if you have good judgment.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a water gun and squirt life in the eye!
What are you reading now?
Right now, I am mostly reading through Kindlepreneur’s website. I have to say that since I started writing, I haven’t been able to enjoy fiction books, especially thrillers, as much as I used to. I find myself immediately analyzing the text and the way it is written, which makes the whole experience less enjoyable. Hopefully, this will change over time.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a feeling that my next book will again be an action-filled thriller, but I haven’t committed to writing it yet.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
It would be 3 or 4 of the thickest non-fiction books out there so I wouldn’t get bored and could learn something new every day. I would finally have the place and time to focus on something preferably very science-y. My daughters keep me busy right now and prevent me from reading anything that requires more than two minutes of concentration.
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