I like to write because it gives a better understanding of the
intricacies and nature of things that matters most to human beings--
the struggles, trials and the wisdom of it all. I feel deep
connections with the characters I create.
Wages of Fear is a story meant to reflect both the ugliness found in
the world today -- and the beauty of what could be. Its
protagonist is the richest man in the world who has a good heart.
He also finds out that he is dying, and that's where the story
really starts. The book is full of mystery, suspense , romance and
intrigue. It is meant to open hearts and minds -- persuasively
moving us forward to reassessment of our role in the world we
share and create.
Ted Unarce
Alongside his work as an
author, Ted Unarce is also executive producer for
GTC Films, an independent production company devoted to
providing better awareness for often overlooked social issues.
Some of his projects currently underway include Modern Day
Slaves, which depicts the plight of overseas foreign workers,
Lines of Tribe, which shows the intricacies of interracial
relationships, Show Me Your Talent, a reality show made for TV.
He is also behind the creation of the pioneering Third World
International Indie Film Festival.
Prior to his work in film, Ted owned franchises in the medical
staffing and insurance examination. Before this he owned a bio
tech firm manufacturing diagnostics immuno-
assay kits andand medical
devices. Ted’s area of expertise includes strategic planning,
manufacturing , marketing, and mergers and acquisitions.
In school, Ted took a keen interest in, and was a major in,
philosophy.
In combination, this education and his business know how allows
him in most cases to speak knowledgeably about science and
medicine, and to explain with tact the theories standing behind
these fields of study.
Ted’s hope overall is to use his various talents to fight social
injustice, and to “give back”—in his own way, by raising
awareness for these inequities by way of powerful, progressive
media.
http://tedunarce.com
Books-and-Authors.net: Where did you grow up and was reading
and writing a part of your life? Who were your earliest
influences and why?
Ted Unarce:
Grew up in Manila Philippines. I was 25 years old when
immigrated to the USA. I have lived in the US for the past
35 years and is now a US citizen.
Reading and writing has always been a part of my life.
Leaders of the free world both political and business such
as John F Kennedy, Gandhi, and Henry Ford has always
fascinated me. They are intellectually gifted and
visionaries and were all equipped extra ordinary capacity
for hard work, and to serving the people.
Books-and-Authors.net: Why do you write?
Ted Unarce:
I like to write because it gives a better understanding of
the intricacies and nature of things that matters most to
human beings-- the struggles, trials and the wisdom of it
all. I feel deep connections with the characters I create.
Books-and-Authors.net: Briefly tell us about your new novel
Wages of Fear .
Ted Unarce:
Wages of Fear is a story meant to reflect both the ugliness
found in the world today -- and the beauty of what could
be. Its protagonist is the richest man in the world who has
a good heart. He also finds out that he is dying, and
that's where the story really starts. The book is full of
mystery, suspense , romance and intrigue. It is meant to
open hearts and minds -- persuasively moving us forward to
reassessment of our role in the world we share and create.
Books-and-Authors.net: Who is Jason
Yeo? Who is Chuck?
Ted Unarce:
Jason Yeo is the
world's wealthiest man in the planet who secretly gives away
his entire fortune because he has only one year to live.
Chuck is Jason's most trusted friend and business associate
who offers the ultimate test of true friendship and love
unconditionally.
Books-and-Authors.net: How did your career in film help you
write Wages of Fear? Do you plan to turn this into a film?
Ted Unarce:
This novel picks up where the film, Modern Day Slaves detail
our contemporary world -- wracked by economic catastrophe ,
terrorism , human trafficking and hunger. Wages of Fear is
surely headed to the big screen.
Books-and-Authors.net: What advice do you have for other
authors working on their first novel?
Ted Unarce:
The excitement of writing your first novel can be a bit
intimidating. Keep it simple, uncomplicated and tight. No
loose ends. It must contain the "feel good effect" by the
readers.
Books-and-Authors.net: What do you hope to achieve with
Wages of Fear?
Ted Unarce:
The book is about materialism, renouncing the evil. It is
about reclaiming what truly is important ; that is , how do
we live our lives ? so much rampant , exploitation of human
lives, the issue of modern day slavery and human
trafficking, hunger, torture, prostitution, war and human
excess-- all of these things are upheld as the status
quo - not everyone even knows the full extent to
which people will stoop to gratify themselves in the name of
satisfaction. We see only the tip of the iceberg.
Books-and-Authors.net:What was the last book you read?
Ted Unarce:
Autobiography of Bill Clinton.
Books-and-Authors.net: What's next?
Ted Unarce:
Sequel to Wages of Fear - amidst the shock and awe.
GTC Films, an independent production company devoted to
providing better awareness for often overlooked social issues.