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#48 From Fanfiction to Published Author: Robert Roche’s WWII Fiction Journey
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In this episode of The Padernacht Podcast: Brick by Brick, Steven Padernacht sits down with Robert Roche — author of a published trilogy and actor from Westchester — who built his writing career from emails to friends all the way to three novels available on Amazon.
Recorded on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, this conversation weaves together Robert's love of history (both grandparents were WWII veterans), the creative journey behind his debut novel A War on Two Fronts, and his philosophy that comfort is the most toxic relationship you can have with yourself.
Topics covered:
[0:07] How three books started with a challenge from a friend
[1:28] What fanfiction actually is — and why it's a legitimate creative training ground
[10:20] Writing A War on Two Fronts — blending WWII history with original fiction
[15:09] The book's symbolic double meaning: the war outside and the war within
[17:05] How COVID became the turning point that finally got the book published
[19:18] The trilogy universe — three standalone books with hidden Easter eggs
[25:37] Fear, rejection, and why Robert keeps taking the shot anyway
[34:24] Practical step-by-step advice for aspiring authors
[40:37] Building a story brick by brick — and building a property the same way
[41:01] Legacy: what Robert wants to be remembered for
Find Robert's books on Amazon. Follow him on Instagram: @BreakingPointBook