kimberly103Interview with an Author: Rick Broniec
Updated: Aug 22, 2018
Rick Broniec is the author of A Passionate Life: 7 Steps for Reclaiming Your Passion, Purpose and Joy. It is available now on iTunes, Amazon and Audible.
Hi Rick,
Thank you so much for connecting with us today. We are excited to learn more about you as an author, and the story behind this book!
First, some particulars:
Your Name: Rick Broniec, MEd
Title of the Book you just produced with us:
A Passionate Life: 7 Steps for Reclaiming your Passion, Purpose and Joy
What City do you live in?
Vista, CA, a suburb of San Diego, CA - USA
Will you share with us your Author Bio?
Rick Broniec, M.Ed. is a writer, inspirational speaker, coach, and workshop facilitator. He has been a pre-eminent leader of men’s international trainings since 1988. He has facilitated men’s personal growth and leadership workshops on five continents and ten countries for thousands of men which gives him a unique window into the needs of modern men. Clearly, this demonstrates Rick’s passion for men and his multicultural expertise.
Rick is an Amazon bestseller author of The Seven Generations Story: An Incentive to Heal Yourself, Your Family and the Planet andA Passionate Life: 7 Steps for Reclaiming Your Passion, Purpose and Joy and he is co-writing (With dear friend Leonard Szymczak) Evolving Masculinity: a MANifesto to Help Men Wake Up and Show Up.
IHS: Is your primary business writing? If so, what do you do for fun? If not, what do you do “in real life”?
Rick: Now, it is. I taught Chemistry for 35 years before starting my writing and speaking career! If so, what do you do for fun? I ride my Harley Davidson motorcycle, swim, lift weights and read voraciously. I also enjoy my three daughters and three granddaughters! If not, what do you do “in real life”? I also lead transformational workshops for men and women around the world.
IHS: What were you most worried about when starting out with this audiobook process? Did the worry happen or was it unjustified?
Rick: Hmmm- Probably just the audio not sounding good.
IHS: And, as a follow up, was there anything that you probably ACTUALLY should have been worried about instead?
Rick: No - Not at all
IHS: What was your favorite part about listening to this book come to life?
Rick: It was effortless on my part, pretty much!
IHS: Whether fiction or non fiction, books are inspired work from authors. What was your muse for this book?
Rick: My life's work of healing myself and working with men.
IHS: Many authors are not audiobook listeners by nature. Are you? Have you ever listened to an audiobook before your own?
Rick: Oh Yes, I regularly listen to audiobooks when driving long distances.
IHS: When you were listening to your narrator auditions, what was it like to hear your book suddenly get a voice?
Rick: It was very cool! The stories came to life in my head.
IHS: Assuming everything you want from this book and audiobook comes true, what do you see as the greatest result for you? What is your dream for your future that can come directly from this book and audiobook?
Rick: I hope sales are god of course. Also, I want this to be a model for my other books- as a continuing revenue stream.
IHS Let’s talk reviews. Do you read your reviews and listener comments? What do you most like to see in the comments?
Rick: I do read reviews. Ideally the result would be that my book moved and inspired people.
IHS: Once a book is finished, then the work of marketing begins. What do you do to spread the word about a new release?
Rick: Through my websites and in-person, at my talks. I am a speaker.
2. You can influence people in a positive direction.
Rick: Well, work hard, set a time each day to write and get a writing coach for your first book. Oh, and don't write a book thinking you're going to get rich! Do it for the joy of writing and to get credibility for your other work.
IHS: Finally, what advice would you give authors who are thinking about doing an audiobook?
Definitely talk to Kimberley Hobscheid and I'm Hearing Stories to do your book!
IHS: Well than you for that plug! We appreciate it!! Now, can you tell us your Top 10:
Top 10 Reasons to Be An Author
1. You get to turn your life and your stories into a written product.
3. You can inspire people.
4. It feels good to hold a book in your hands that you created!
5. It gives you credibility.
6. You get to see or give away your books- and sign them.
7. You can learn from and process your life by writing.
8. You can leave a legacy to your family and friends....and the world.
9. You might make some money from being an author.
10. It's a lot of fun to be creative!
IHS: And in 10 words or less, Why?
Edward: To make a positive difference as I look forward to leaving the world better than when I found it!
IHS: That's awesome! Okay, Rick. Thank you so much for your time today! Before we let you go, can you tell us where people can find out more about you?
Edward
Website: :www.VibrantRelationshipsGuy.com and www.SevenGenerationsStory.com
Facebook: : https://www.facebook.com/rick.broniec
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rbroniec
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user26629912
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-broniec-1325244/
Google: https://myaccount.google.com/?utm_source=OGB&utm_medium=act
Alright folks, there you have it! Rick Broniec has been amazing to work with. Check out his inspiring and insightful book available in Audio now!