Meet Joe Prosit

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Joe Prosit a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Joe, so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.

I think creativity is the default mode of human beings. Especially when we’re young. We’re born curious, and creativity is the product of curiosity. For me, it has always been more interesting to think what could be than to sit satisfied with what is.
But creativity requires optimism. If we don’t believe what could be is better, more fun, more exciting, more inspiring than what is, then why bother? And it’s easy to be pessimistic. It’s a tar pit that sucks people in and sometimes never lets them go.
So truly, my answer is that we all start out curious, creative, and optimistic. The real trick is to not surrender to the cynics, the bad news, the disappointments, and the failed attempts. We must remain relentless, sometimes irrationally, optimistic.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I write science fiction, horror, and psychological thrillers. I’ve independently published six novels and two short story collections. My short stories regularly appear in various magazines and podcasts. You can catch me at bookstores, conventions, and markets all across the Midwest.
In January, I’ll be releasing my seventh novel. It’s titled “The Reality Reaction Team,” and shows us a society so steeped in misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, fake news, and outright lies, no one can be sure if what they’re experiencing is reality or not. It asks the question, “When we can no longer determine what’s real and what’s fabrication, how do we make ethical decisions?”

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

They say you need three traits to be successful in the entertainment industry: Talent, Luck, and Goodwill.
Talent comes with some natural abilities, but more so, a lot of hard work. It’s a matter of loving what you do and challenging yourself to do it better each time you get to it.
Goodwill is a product of a positive disposition. A belief that not only am I worth time and effort, but other people are sources of inspiration, motivation, and support. And that life would be lonely and bitter without them. I’ve been very lucky to find people who lift me up rather than drag me down.
Which leaves Luck, which on the surface is this ethereal, magical, uncontrollable aspect of the universe. Either you’re lucky or you’re not, right? Well, I think a better name for luck is “Opportunity.” And we can find opportunities. We can affect opportunities. We can ignore or take advantage of opportunities.
I think all of these can be summed up in persistence. We must be persistent in our craft, with our friends and family, and in the chances available to us.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

I’m always looking to collaborate with others. One of the more rewarding experiences is hearing my fiction produced into audio dramas by talented actors, editors, and producers. I’m currently working on adapting a novel into a comic series and looking forward to working hand in hand with artists to convey a story.
Recently, I’ve dabbled in screenwriting for short films. I love working with a team, creating a shared vision, and helping to turn that vision into a reality.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.JoeProsit.com
• Instagram: @joeprosit
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.prosit
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-prosit-72221186/
• Twitter: @joeprosit