Robert N. Reincke

Robert Reincke is the author of two books: “Death of a Past Life”, a historical novel based upon the real-life emigration of his ancestors in the beginning decades of the last century; and a memoir, “Falling Off the Catwalk” based upon his true experiences in Europe and Asia as an international, fashion model in the mid-nineties coming to terms with his identity. He is also a professional business plan writer, with primary focus on writing business plans for investor immigrants. The owner of two businesses, a publishing company, Spunky Books, and a business plan writing service, Robert is also an entrepreneur.

Robert completed his Masters of Business Administration in 1988. Prior to this time and for five years after, Robert worked for fortune 100 corporations (Hewlett-Packard, Chrysler, Hilton Hotels Corporation, and General Motors) in purchasing and supplier management. Robert left Hewlett-Packard in 1993 to pursue a career in fashion modeling, which formed the basis of his latest book, "Falling Off the Catwalk." After retiring from fashion, he worked for several years for the Screen Actors Guild and Directors Guild of America in theatrical contracts administration in Los Angeles. (Robert is proud to admit that after working for the Guilds and as a model, he successfully completed a rehab program at the illustrious Hoag Hospital in New port Beach and has been sober ever since with the help of AA.)

Since 2001, Robert worked for three years as an instructor at Otis College of Art and Design teaching Business Principals to artists. He founded his immigration business plan writing service in December of that year based upon his consistent experience of writing business plans throughout his career (sometimes voluntarily through service organizations and after returning to the states from modeling in Europe in 1995).

Robert began work on his first novel, "Death of a Past Life" in February, 2003 (precisely when his grandfather Nick, who inspired him, would have been 100 years old). The first edition of that book was published by the University of South Dakota Press and released in time for his grandmother's 100th birthday on December 12, 2005. The second, revised edition was released through Spunky Books (a independent publishing company formed by Robert and his partner Mike) in March 2007. "Death of a Past Life" will be re-released as a new Third Edition (partially in honor of Nina who passed-away on July 9, 2008) in October although new copies will be available before then.

Robert began work on "Falling Off the Catwalk" in 2004. However, the majority of editing, revision, and expansion occurred after the release of "Death of a Past Life" Second Revised Edition in the fall of 2007 and spring of 2008. "Falling Off the Catwalk" has been available since 8/8/08.

Robert continues to serve immigration attorneys and their clients and communities inspired by Robert's books. He is available for speaking engagements.