Interview With Author Nicolas Ramis
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Nicolas Ramis, aka The Emotional Chameleon (yes, I may have honed my writing skills binge-reading Marvel Comics—what can I say, we all have our origins). I like to think I’m my own brand of superhero, and I write the kind of books that slap you awake and make you wonder why you’ve been cruising through life on autopilot for so long.
As of today, I’ve written 2 self-help/psychology books and the third is already available in Pre-Order. My books cut through the BS—no sugar-coated fluff here.
It’s all about exposing the RAW TRUTHS of the mind. My writing is straightforward – and yes, it’s also blunt or can be perceived as slightly aggressive at times – but my voice is also gentle when it needs to be.
My words are here to serve my purpose, that is, helping people shift their perspectives and reach new levels of personal freedom, success and happiness.
In other words, please don’t read my books if you’re searching to be mollycoddled, like a baby. I understand this need but honestly, can you be satisfied if someone says: “Here, baby, here’s a lollipop, suck on it and shut up!”
And I have to credit one of my readers-fans for that “lollipop quote” (hi Wyn!). Wyn told me that my author’s voice is versatile in that it adapts to whatever ideas I want to reach out to my readers and that’s one of the best compliments I could get from my readers.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
*The One-Sentence Depression Cure*.
The problem with most personal development or self-help books is they’re just rehashing the same old soup your grandpa was already sipping while flipping through those old-school “how to live better” guides. And sure, those classics have their charm, I dig the kitsch, but let’s face it—what’s the point if you can’t use the ideas to actually improve your daily life? In that case, they’re just entertainment. Even the most comprehensive books are useless if you can’t remember and apply their lessons when life slaps you in the face.
That’s how I came up with the concept. I condensed years of psychological research, my clients’ breakthroughs, and my own battles with depression into a SINGLE, POWERFUL sentence. It’s not just a gimmick—it’s a formula, a mental wrecking ball that shatters your old ways of thinking. The sentence is the golden scripture, the key to unlocking real change. Then, each chapter of the book then decodes one fragment of that sentence, taking you deeper and deeper into its meaning.
Think of it like this: the sentence is your lifeline, the chapters are your PERSONAL COACHING sessions with me—except it’s just you, the book, and your mind.
But I’m right there, in your head, helping you dismantle every false belief you have about depression (and the nonsense society throws at you too), replacing them with healing truths you can act on. You won’t just think differently, you’ll start *living* differently.
Some people read it once and experience a mental shift, others keep coming back to it for months—but once that sentence clicks, you’ll always have it as your compass. It’s like your personal reset button for when life doesn’t go your way.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Let’s just say I write like I live—on the edge. I dive into my writing after either sweating it out in a workout or cracking myself open with brutal self-reflection. I’m on my feet facing my standing desk, or scribbling mental notes in my brain while hiking up a random hill.
I’m also making intensive use of what today’s world considers one of its weakest links—EMPATHY—to my advantage. I hypnotize myself (self-hypnosis) into what I like to call “deep-wave writing sessions” (forget transcendental, this is way more intense). It’s like flipping a switch in my brain, almost like meditation, but with a raw edge. I project emotional and social scenes into my mind as if I’m living them right in the moment.
That’s how I feel the suffering, the fears, the desires of the soul, and translate them into words in a way that is so relatable it feels like reality slapping you in the face.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anthony Bourdain’s *Kitchen Confidential* for his “don’t give a f***” attitude. Hunter S. Thompson for the raw, unfiltered chaos of his gonzo journalism. French Existentialists like Sartre and Camus—they’ll strip life down to its absurd, brutal core and leave you in the dirt.
But let’s break the mold a bit—Jimi Hendrix. Yeah, the guy didn’t write books, but he wrote the vibe. Just like John Bonham and his grooves from hell. Their music made me feel like the world was bending reality, like the way words should twist a reader’s mind.
And for real curveballs, Haruki Murakami’s surrealism, Ranpo Edogawa’s dark mysteries, and the confidential genius, Thomas Temple. Ever heard of *Beware of your digital twin*? No? Read it. The guy was pulling out crystal ball predictions on our AI-dystopia before anyone cared to listen. His *Whispered Crimes*? That one will carve its way into your brain like a slow-acting venom—etching memories that won’t quit. So, yeah, these influences—they’re anything but cozy fireside reads.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently deep in the next sequels of the ‘Overcome Depression Mastery’ series—a modern, no-nonsense short-encyclopedia on depression that’s not just for the depressed. Whether you’re battling negative thoughts, struggling with self-esteem, or just stuck in a funk, this series is your go-to for cutting through the mental noise.
What’s coming next?
Oh, we’ve got *Depression Relief Express*—a 7-Day badass, no-BS plan to silence your inner critic and break free of societal expectations. It’s fast relief, backed by ancient wisdom, modern psychology, mindfulness, and raw coaching. Think of it as seven days of soul boot camp.
Then there’s *Depression Book XS*—big relief in just 10 minutes a day. This one’s built for the busy mind, with micro-CBT exercises to hit those deep-rooted problems in record time. Small book, XXL results.
And yeah, I’ve got about 7 books on the go—one for each day of the week (don’t ask). One’s a mind-shattering dive into EMOTIONS (our human raw energies), and another unpacks our deepest FEARS and PHOBIAS. Plus, I’m always throwing up raw, unfiltered DRABBLES and heart-tearing stories on Medium—find them here: [Medium.com/@nicolasramis](https://medium.com/@nicolasramis).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Straight-up guerrilla tactics. Word of mouth through people who’ve found value in my work is the best weapon. And, of course, controversial posts that get people triggered, because hey, if you’re not shaking things up, you’re not doing it right.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write like you don’t care who’s going to read it. If you’re holding back, if you’re thinking about pleasing anyone, you’re already dead in the water. Be raw. Be real. That’s the only way anyone’s going to care.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Kill your darlings.” Not in a literal sense, obviously, but get rid of anything in your writing or life that’s not serving the ultimate purpose. You might think it’s gold, but if it’s holding you back, it’s dead weight.
What are you reading now?
I’ve got Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl on one side and Hell’s Angels by Hunter S. Thompson on the other. I like balance, you know—deep philosophical thoughts mixed with the craziness of life.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More mental excavation—and I’m pulling no punches. You see, I’ve spent 20 years wrestling with my own body, mind, and mixed-wrestling partners (literally). Between shiatsu, yoga, and nuad boran in the jungle backroads of Thailand, I’ve cracked some serious codes on emotions as energy signatures. And I’m ready to mess with what you thought you knew about the body-mind connection. I’m teasing ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine secrets and mixing them with modern psychological twists—because why stop at just digging trenches when you can blow up the whole battlefield?
Oh, and maybe one day, I’ll drop a fiction piece that’ll gut-punch your psyche the same way a badass self-help book would.
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?
So I’m authorized to give 3 or 4 answers, right? Here are three:
– **No book**—because reading *one more personal development book* on how to “find my purpose” would push me to throw myself into the sea. Seriously, I’ve read more than a hundred, and let me tell you, those are just wish-fulfillment fantasies wrapped in motivational quotes.
– **A survival manual**—I mean, screw personal growth, I just want to make sure I don’t die of dehydration or get eaten by something that crawls. Do you think “positive thinking” will light my fire? Hard pass.
– **A blank notebook**—If I’m gonna lose my mind, I’ll at least write some bonkers survival notes that’ll make me famous posthumously. Maybe someone will find it and call it “*The Last Self-Help Book Ever Needed*.”
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