Interview With Author Robert A. Lane
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a corporate performance coach and stress management facilitator. I work with enterprising career professionals, helping them achieve joy and empowerment at their job while reaching true personal freedom by eliminating stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
I am also a motivational speaker and do presentations and speaking engagements for businesses and corporations all over the United States. Lights, Action, YOU! is my first published book. I have written three poetry books but have not had them published yet.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called Lights, Action, YOU!: The Guide to Master Your Mindset, Overcome Work Stress, and Regain Your Personal Freedom. I share some of my best stories from working 30+ years in the entertainment industry and with each story I tie in valuable life lessons and techniques from my coaching program The Mindset Method.
I’ve been asked several times to write my memoirs about my entertainment world experiences so instead of just a book of memoirs, this gave me the opportunity to teach valuable tools that anyone could use to live a healthier productive life both at work and in their personal lives.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I first started writing, I was the night owl. I was writing poetry at that time and felt most inspired at 2am in the morning. However, when I wrote Lights, Action, YOU!, I was a much more disciplined writer and allocated non-negotiable writing time for the book.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
It’s funny because the first book that came to mind was a book I bought when I was in sixth grade called The Gizmo From Outer Space. Not sure if it was an influence but maybe that was the spark to inspire me to write.
Two other books that were influential were The 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle Class and Wooden on Leadership.
What are you working on now?
Since I just wrote Lights, Action, YOU! I haven’t started the next book yet. However, I spent many years in the music industry as well so I may write a follow up book sharing those experiences and still tie my coaching program lessons into the stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Grassroots marketing is always a priority. Promotion sites, like Awesome Gang, Book Kitty, Buck Books, James Mayfield, Books Butterfly, Bargain Booksy, Booksends, Book Bub, ENT…there are many that are good.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Probably the best advice is discipline. As with anything creative, it’s easy to get distracted. Be disciplined and consistent. You don’t want to be that author who has been writing your book for 15 years with no end in sight.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stick to your designated time you allocated for yourself to work on your book and have a support system of other authors, friends or coaches to lean on.
What are you reading now?
Own Your Dance by Telma Sanchez. She’s is an author friend of mine and just released her new book.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I may actually go back to those poetry books I wrote and see if I can freshen them up for publication.
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?
The Beatles
NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
The Success Principles
Robotech (The entire 21 book series)
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