by Gerald Kostecka
Non-fiction
What if chasing online fame is actually the thing destroying you? Or someone you love and care about?
In a world where a camera and a Wi-Fi connection can turn anyone into a celebrity, Under the Influence – Removing the Mask of Influencer Fame peels back the carefully curated layers of influencer culture to expose the truth hiding just outside the frame. This isn’t a celebration of stardom. It’s a sobering exploration of what it really means to be seen—by millions of strangers, and not at all by yourself.
Told through a powerful mix of cultural commentary and fictional cautionary tales, this book navigates the hidden costs of internet notoriety.