They say you don’t always know the impact you’ve had until someone tells you.
Over the years, I’ve written hundreds of books—some that sold incredibly well, others that disappeared quietly. I’ve written under my own name, Robert Stanek, and under William R. Stanek. I’ve written about elves and epic battles, about war and loss, about Windows servers and leadership resilience. But the stories that stay with me the most? They’re not just mine. They’re yours.
Recently, a group of authors I’ve mentored, helped, or simply encouraged along the way wrote something extraordinary. They called it “Voices for Stanek.” They didn’t have to write it. No one asked them to. But they did. And it reminded me why I chose this path—not for fame or favor, but to be a voice that lifts others, even when my own voice is shaking.
Here are just a few of the things they said:
“William didn’t just mentor writers—he moved mountains so others could climb them.” – Julia Cook
“Some build empires. William built a community.” – Sandra Brown
“He made me believe I could do this.” – Margaret Brown
“He kicked the gates open and invited us in.” – David Eastman
I won’t lie: the past decade has been hard. Between health battles and industry politics, there were days I thought I was done. But these voices? They’ve pulled me back into the light.
If you’re reading this, maybe you're a writer wondering if your voice matters. Maybe you’re a reader deciding whether to take a chance on one of my books. Maybe you’re just someone who needs a reminder that kindness can echo through decades.
Whatever brought you here, welcome. I hope you’ll find something in my work—whether it’s Lights of Paris or Building Resilience Foundations—that inspires you to keep going, keep dreaming, and keep believing.
Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned from the readers and writers I’ve met, it’s this:
No voice is ever truly lost. Not if we keep listening. Not if we keep writing.
With gratitude and fire in my pen,
Robert (William) Stanek
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Read the full “Voices for Stanek” tribute on ReadIndies — and if Robert’s work or mentorship ever helped you, please share your story.
Want to write to Robert directly? info@robertstanek.com
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