Interview With Author Luke Olensky
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from New York and have been involved in entertainment in some form since age 13. I started as a professional wrestler and power-lifting champion before moving into music, acting, and modeling. I am also a college graduate, podcast host, personal training specialist, and entrepreneur. Thus far, I have written only one book which was just published in May of 2022. I look forward to more! POW!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
20 Reasons & 20 Ways To Diminish Self-Doubt. I have done a lot in the world of entertainment, but I had not written a book yet. I realized this in November of 2021, and got right to work on what would be my first published book. My entire life was the inspiration for the book, especially these last few years when I did a lot of my own healing. I used many of the techniques I talk about in the read to help myself.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. Not so much with writing books, but for music I have some weird techniques. One of these is something I call “Red-light Writing”. My best musical ideas come to me when I’m driving, and I always have paper and pen with me. When I’m sitting at red lights, I write everything down.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
RL Stine was the first author I loved as a kid with the “Goosebumps” series. I loved those. As I got older, I loved Stephen King! My favorite books though were “The Outsiders”, “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “My Side of the Mountain”, and “The Chosen”.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am not writing a new book. I am in the process of organizing a big promotional event for this one!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use my personal site and all social media.
lucabrassy.com
facebook.com/20reasonsand20ways
twitter.com/lucabrassy
instagram.com/brassyluca
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Let your idea blossom. Whether fiction or nonfiction, don’t force any ideas. You will know when a good one comes to you. Then brainstorm how you want to present the idea. Come up with key elements, points, characters, locations, etc before even writing anything besides these key points. Trust the process.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
So many to choose from but one that I love is “Believing in yourself means standing alone even if it seems like the world is against you”.
What are you reading now?
I’m actually in the middle of reading my own book at the moment from a consumer standpoint.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Next is coming up with a fictional idea for a book.
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?
Bible, The Outsiders, A strategy book to handle the situation I was in, and something about fitness. One for faith, one for enjoyment, one to deal, and one to stay as healthy as possible.
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