Interview With Author Jason Boyce
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in Birmingham, UK, and moved to London after college to become a commercial real estate consultant. I contracted a nasty virus that I thought was the flu, that kept me in bed for over three weeks. It was soon apparent that I never really recovered from this virus. I started to feel really tired by midday, every day, to the point where my work suffered. During this period, my wife, Sarah, was offered an executive position with a pharmaceutical company in New Jersey, so we moved to the States where I worked from home as an equity trader. The shorter hours were more suited to my energy levels, but it was clear that my health was in a slow decline. We eventually moved to San Diego, California because the weather was more conducive to my health. I guess you could call it a blessing in disguise because my poor health led me to become an author and instigated my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called “Chronic Fatigue Gone! A Recovery Plan for COVID Long Haul, ME/CFS, Lyme & Fibromyalgia (And for Anyone Who Wants More Energy)”, which is now available on Amazon. This book was written through sheer necessity, as it became apparent that I had chronic fatigue syndrome. I saw lots of doctors and tried lots of medications, all to no avail. My choices were to either live in my bedroom for the rest of my life or to do something about it. I decided to do the latter. I did a lot of research over several years and tried hundreds of medication and therapy combinations. It took a long time, but I figured out what works and what doesn’t. I’ve come up with a combination of different therapies that can actually relieve chronic fatigue, and I want to share that knowledge with others.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, sometimes when I have bouts of insomnia, I get up in the middle of the night and use the voice recorder on my phone to record ideas for the book. Sometimes I record some great insightful stuff and other times, not so much.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In the last few years, I have generally read non-fiction books. I love reading books about the future and my favorite author is Ray Kurzweil. I like to know what the world will look like in 30 or 40 years. Will we be carried around in automated drones? Will all diseases be conquered? Will aging be reversed? The potential answers to these questions sometimes keep me awake! I also love anything by Malcolm Gladwell, as his insights into why humans do the things they do are fascinating.
What are you working on now?
When I was writing Chronic Fatigue Gone! COVID happened, so I had to re-write the book to include therapies, medication, and supplements that can remedy long COVID. As more and more knowledge about long COVID becomes apparent, I have started to gather more information on new medications and therapies that can resolve all the awful symptoms of long COVID. So the book I am currently working on is more detailed and focused only on long COVID and is called “Long COVID Gone! A Complete Recovery Plan for Long COVID”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website is https://chronicfatiguegone.com/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you want to write something great, then ensure that the subject is an all-consuming passion. If it’s non-fiction, make sure that you are 100% invested in the subject matter. Learning about different types of therapies was my whole life for at least seven years! It completely consumed me, to the point where the book became easy to write. If it’s fiction, write about what you know. Make sure places in the book are familiar to you. Make sure characters have traits that you have experienced in your life with others. By using your own experience will carry the reader through the pages and provides a general air of authenticity. The reader will sense that something is amiss if your murder novel is set in Rome and you’ve never been there.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I have always been fond of short, positive quotes. I have started every chapter in the book with an inspirational quote. My favorite in the book is “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” By Henry Ford. But as far as advice goes, you can’t beat old Confucious who said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
What are you reading now?
“The Glutathione Revolution, Fight Disease, Slow Aging and Increase Energy with the Master
Antioxidant,” by Nayan Patel. An excellent book that provides a very comprehensive look at glutathione, which is one of the key therapies discussed in my book. I nebulize glutathione every day and it helps to keep all the environmental toxins at bay.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m working on “Gone!” Series. So, after Long COVID Gone! I’m planning on working on Chronic Depression Gone! I’ve learned a lot about battling depression on my journey and have a chapter in the book entitled, “Conquer Depression First.” I’m keen to expand all I’ve learned over the years about beating depression.
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?
I would take “The Power of Positive Thinking”, by Norman Vincent Peale, Possibly the greatest self-help book of all time. I think I’d need that great book to stay positive through the lonely days. Also “Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful drivers”, by Rob Grant. My favorite comedy book is about the last human alive and his adventures through deep space. Based on the UK TV sitcom, this is one of the few books that makes me laugh out loud and would certainly help keep my spirits up. I would also take “Transcend: 9 Steps to Living Well Forever,” by Ray Kurweil and Terry Grossman. This book would remind me of the bright future for the human race and make me want to survive long enough to see it. As a cheat, I would also take any book that details how to build a raft without tools!
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