Every writer loves their chosen art, which is how they can create new worlds for us or educate us with every word. But we only read their finished work don’t see how much time, effort, and research went into making it. That’s why most only write a few books in their lifetimes. E. Alan Fleischauer, however, is not one to limit himself. Perhaps that’s the reason he has been able to publish one great book after another.
Fleischauer has worked as a financial advisor for more than half his life, and for most of it he never imagined that he would be an author. But seven years ago, a stroke changed his life, and he developed a passion for writing. Now he works as a financial advisor by day and a writer by night, and he loves both his professions equally.
What does Fleischauer like to write about? There’s no simple answer, because he has a unique approach to this too. Writers often stick to a specific genre. Fiction writers seldom venture into non-fiction, and vice versa. But Fleischauer has a lot of those writers beat. He’s written children’s books, books on finance, and fiction. His latest book, Just Die is his fiction masterpiece and draws on elements of his real life.
Just Die tells the story of Jake Silver, a financial planner who has a mild stroke. He is treated promptly and survives. But he soon discovered that the experience has given him a new power: the ability to kill anyone instantly, animal or human, simply by pointing his finger at them and saying, “Just Die.” Jake must decide whether to use his power for good or evil. If you want to know how it turns out, head over to Amazon to get this amazing book, which is already selling in great numbers there. It’s also available from Fleischauer’s website, ealanfleischauer.com.
Fleischauer has taken a lot of inspiration from real life, and a major source of his motivation was the people and locations around him. That’s why his book is set in the U.S., so that he can keep things authentic and relatable to his readers and also share his experiences through his writing. It is important to Fleischauer that his fans be able to follow his stories easily. Just Die discusses moral obligation and the country’s current political and economic climate, and Jack has to make some hard choices. A story where someone struggles between good and evil might feel like a lot of superhero movies, but this has all the emotion of a good drama, making it a thrilling read.
Writing a fan favorite isn’t easy for anyone, and writers don’t know ahead of time that they’ll end up on the bestseller list. But talking about problems that people can relate to certainly helps develop the reader’s interest. That’s why writers do research and hunt for inspiration—so they can write from the heart about their emotions and experiences, and then wait for the audience to give their verdict.
Fleischauer started writing when inspiration hit him, unsure whether his first book would do well. It turns out that his writing was exactly what people wanted to read. Not only that book, but all his books have had overwhelmingly positive responses. Because of the hard work and talent he has put into the service of literature, in 2020 he was awarded Chanticleer International’s first prize in the paranormal category for Just Die. It is also an Amazon bestseller in five categories.
In addition, his first book, Rescued, won the Laramie Award for best traditional western in 2019. This was the first volume of his J.T. Thomas Westerns, now a five-book series.
A lot of writer’s transport people to different worlds through their writing. But E. Alan Fleischauer talks about real problems and provokes deep thoughts in all of us. Perhaps that’s why his books are loved by so many and continue to grow in popularity. From his prolific work, we are sure that Mr. Fleischauer will continue to wow us with many more masterpieces in coming years.
