Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I self published “Bringing Our Souls to the Classroom” via Balboa Press in 2011. I have recently released “Affirmation Novenas” through Amazon. I am a full time teacher with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario and have been full time since 2001. I am a part time instructor at Algonquin College.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Affirmation Novenas” inspired by Wayne Dyer, Gord Downie, Louise Hay, Abraham Hicks, and my growing fascination with mindfulness, free will and luck related concepts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Hemingway, Orwell, Malcolm Gladwell, Mitch Albom, Gord Downie, Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, Ester Hicks, Deepak Chopera, Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson
What are you working on now?
My third book will be “Dystopia: The Family Law System.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
As Marty McFly said, “You can do anything you set your mind to.” But there is no substitute for hard work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When Atticus Finch says to Scout, “It’s not time to worry yet.” I.e., it never is. I.e., as Gord Downie said, “It’s a good life if you don’t have to weakin.”
What are you reading now?
“What Philosophy Can Do”
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish writing “Dystopia: The Family Law System”, a third as yet untitled affirmation philosophy book, a poetry book, and “Rock God” (novel).
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?
1. “The 5 People You Meet in Heaven”
2. “Of Mice & Men”
3. “Blink”
4. “The Alchemist”
Author Websites and Profiles
Rob D’Alessio Website