Paul G. Vecchiet is the author behind The Disclosure Paradox, a gripping and thought-provoking debut that blends science fiction, spirituality, and government conspiracy into a mind-expanding journey. With a background that spans both technical expertise and a deep curiosity about life’s biggest mysteries, Vecchiet brings a unique perspective to the world of speculative fiction. In this interview, he opens up about the inspiration behind his novel, the fine line between fact and fiction, and what it means to seek truth in a world full of secrets.
Q. What makes your book a must-read?
People have common questions about our existence. “Why are we here? What happens when we pass? Why is there so much pain and suffering? Are we alone?” This book, which is truth disguised as science fiction provides pieces of the puzzle we call life and answers those and many other questions.
Q. If you could give your book to one world leader, who would it be and why?
I don’t trust any of the more dominant world leaders to use this information as intended. I don’t trust any leaders in the religious world either. I would look to someone who has a high morals, is trusted in the public eye, has a strong following and is influential. Although he may be up in his age, I think Dan Rather has proven to be a good listener with an open mind.
Q. What was the hardest part of writing your book?
The only things I wrote before this book and the blog it was based on, were technical papers. The challenge was to shift the style to one that could tell a story with feeling.
Q. What is the most enlightening/inspirational story you tell in your book?
The truth is that everyone has a role to play on Earth. Everyone is significant. And although other people have a greater impact on our lives than we have on ourselves, free will persists. We have the power to choose when we reach critical points in our life and most likely, the choice we make is what the universe intends.
Q. One word that best describes you.
accepting
Q. Any ritual like a specific scented candle, preferred writing place, or drink that you kept through writing?
My process is mechanical, regimental, systematic. You wouldn’t think that would garner a nurturing atmosphere where I write the words that combine to bring emotion, and strong feelings for characters no one has met.
Q. If there is a movie adaptation of your book, who do you think would be perfect for the lead roles?
Chris O’Dowd as Louis Silvani
Julia Jones as Mary Ellen Velarde
Gabriel Basso as Robert Ladd
Q. What can this teach to a motivated and mission-driven population of writers?
Motivation must come from within and must include gratefulness and giving. Fame or wealth as motivators will place the project in a spiritually corrupted start.
Q. What is something you learned while writing this book?
During this journey my wife listened to and supported my ideals. It resulted in her becoming spiritual too.
Part 2 – Rapid Fire
- Where is the worst smelling place you’ve been? – A packed school bus after kids got sick.
- Early bird or night owl?- Early bird by necessity, originally, a night owl by choice.
- If you weren’t an author, what would you be? – pianist
- Coffee or tea? – Coffee in the morning only. Tea the rest of the day
- What’s your favorite word? – synchronicity
- Pen or keyboard? – pencil
- Cats or dogs? – Dogs always
- Favorite childhood book? – La Settimana – a book to learn Italian while I went to school in the states.
- One thing you can’t live without. – My book of passwords. Yikes.
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