Interview With Author Michael "Max" Basenese

 

 

1. What inspired you to write this book? To provide hope to those desperately looking for answers. People are struggling with addiction, loneliness, looking for a sense of purpose, belonging, and hope.  

2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for? It is about finding your joy and purpose in your life. It won't be found in alcohol, drugs, money, or material things. These things are short-term leaving you in a vicious downward spiral leaving you even more sad and empty. This book is relevant to all.  

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book? Hope! No matter what they have done they can overcome to live in joy and peace.  

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design? The title is TP3Joy - the transformational power of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. These real emotional life defining moments changed me forever. I was changed from the inside out. The first moment was a startling revelation of how living out of control was a path to self-destruction. The book cover represents the final emotional moment on how God literally saved me from a propane explosion. I was engulfed in a fireball but walked away. 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!? Everyone has a story that needs to be told. You can help others learn from your life experiences. Live to inspire, live to serve others there is no stronger sense of joy.  

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading?  People are searching for the truth, finding what is good in a world of deception, corruption and greed. Look at our culture today. We are being deceived, divided and denied the right to pursue liberty and happiness. Look at this generation celebrating life through social media, music and books. Everyone has something they want to share. People want to celebrate what is good, not constantly being deceived and divided.   

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book?  Most definitely. Growing up in a large Italian Family, family was everything. We are one family; everyone has a part to play. Each person has their own special talent that blossoms as part of the whole. Diversity does not truly succeed and flourish without inclusion.  

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? Transparent emotional honesty based in truth and reality. Life is a journey of highs, lows, sad and happy. Embrace all of it and learn from both the good and the bad. We only get one life, one chance, make the most of it. Everyone person has their own style, find yours by sharing your story. A couple of my favorite writers are Nelson DeMille, Mario Puzzo, and Bill O'Rielly. They are great story tellers. DeMille uses emotion, suspense and humor to capture the reader. Puzzo made Italian American a genre that captured America's appetite the struggle and survival of immigrants in America. We all came from somewhere with a story. O'Rielly for capturing and telling in reality and truth. We cannot change history, but we can learn from it.   

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book? The raw emotion it took to write this book. I was a proud strong man chasing after my own desires, living for me. Did I really want to bring my truth to light? Well, we will all stand before God alone. He knows everything we have done, the motivation behind it and what is truly in our hearts. Whether we believe this or accept it or deny it; it will happen. The most valuable lesson I learned is this; it is not where you live, but how you live.  

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours? My book is not about me. It is about the reader. I wrote this for everyone. Do not be ashamed of whom you are. Find your way, look for the truth, find your joy by sharing your story. You matter, you are not a mistake. We make mistakes, God does not. You were created in love with special gifts to serve God, others and yourselves. That is where you find JOY - Jesus, Others, Yourself.  

About The Author: Michael Basenese is a successful business Entrepeneur living in Southwest Florida with his wife of forty-six years, Colleen. He spent twenty-five years as a C-Level Sales executive with Fortune 500 companies in the automotive industry. He and Colleen then launched two successful software companies. The first, Family Point was a front-runner to Facebook in 1996. Family Point reached the top 150 websites in 1999. Their second company, onProject.com, was a web-based project management portal that enabled geographically dispersed teams to work together apart using collaborative tolls. Adopted by large companies like Verizon, Ernst & Young and Pulte Homes. With success came emotional hardships that led Michael to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior. His first book, The Power of the Three = Joy, describes three life-defining moments that turned his life around. Remember, all things are possible with God! For more info, see: www.TP3Joy.com

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