Who Is Joseph M. Lenard? Frequently Asked Questions…

Joseph M. Lenard of Wyandotte, Michigan is an author, podcaster and songwriter (JLenardDetroit). Updated November 2026.

Who is Joseph M. Lenard?

Joseph M. Lenard (full name Joseph Martin Lenard, also known online as JLenardDetroit) is an author, podcaster, songwriter and writing/publishing/marketing consultant from Wyandotte, Michigan. He is a former Information Technology professional. He works under the banner Joseph M Lenard media, and his stated core values are honor, integrity and patriotism. His main sites are josephmlenard.us and his newsroom.

How do you pronounce “Lenard”?

Lenard is pronounced like “Leonard” without the “o” sound (LEN-erd).

Is he the same person as other authors named Joseph Lenard?

No. Other authors share a similar name, including a Joseph Lenard listed in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Joseph M. Lenard of Wyandotte, Michigan is the author of Terror Strikes, the Life and Living series and the ChristiTutionalist Politics books and show. His verified author pages are on Amazon and Goodreads.

What books has Joseph M. Lenard written?

His fiction is the Life and Living series: (1) Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You, (2) The Book of Kennedy: Project Carpe Diem, (3) A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy?, (4) Complicated, and (5) Roller Coasters: The Life Kind. He also wrote How to Write a Book and Get It Published: Hints, Tips & Techniques, and the nonfiction ChristiTutionalist Politics books on Christian-based U.S. constitutionalism. See his Amazon author page and the Life and Living series page.

What is the Life and Living series, and do the books have to be read in order?

The Life and Living series is five books about different aspects of life and living. Every book stands alone, with its own primary character and its own story, and each is written in a different style, so they can be read in any order, or just one. Some themes cross over from book to book. Series page: tinyurl.com/LifeAndLivingSeries.

What is Terror Strikes about?

Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You (Life and Living Book 1) is a political thriller mixing historical fiction with a contemporary story about terrorism, foreign and domestic, and the need for situational awareness. It is fiction with fictional characters. The author describes it as a #1 Amazon bestseller. Terror Strikes on Amazon.

What is Roller Coasters: The Life Kind about?

Roller Coasters: The Life Kind (Life and Living Book 5, Kindle, published May 6, 2026, originally titled LOSS) is a short story about grief, loss and legacy. After a storm-night argument, Rick must find a way to honor Nevaeh, whose name is “Heaven” spelled backward. It uses amusement-park rides as metaphors for life. A song, music video and book trailer accompany it. Read it on Amazon · Watch the trailer.

What is The Book of Kennedy: Project Carpe Diem?

The Book of Kennedy: Project Carpe Diem (Life and Living Book 2) is the story of a woman’s self-discovery and faith after a challenging relationship. Its theme song is “Kennedy Stared at the Ceiling.”

What are A Lasting Legacy? and Complicated?

A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? (Book 3) is told in journal entries following a boy genius’s quest for a positive life purpose. Complicated (Book 4) looks at the complexities of relationships and human emotions.

What is ChristiTutionalist Politics?

ChristiTutionalist Politics (CTP) is Joseph M. Lenard’s show and book series about the intersection of faith and politics, contrasting biblical community (free will, choice, charity) with worldly communism (theft, force). “ChristiTutionalist” is his (TM) term for a Christian-based approach to U.S. constitutionalism. Episodes are interviews and discussions on faith, freedom and everyday life.

Where can I watch or listen to the ChristiTutionalist show?

Video: BitChute. Audio: Buzzsprout. Subscribe: tinyurl.com/SubscribeToCTP. Official channel: BitChute channel.

Does Joseph M. Lenard write music?

Yes. He writes original song lyrics, many tied to his books and to faith, politics and everyday life, and creates songs with the AI tool Suno. Music videos include Rollercoasters, Soul Sucker, If You Claim Goodness (Ode to SuperGirl), Kennedy Stared at the Ceiling (LIVE) and Your Memory. Songs and videos are on his BitChute channel.

Does he use AI in his work?

Yes, and he says so openly. Song audio is made with Suno, and many illustrations, trailers and music videos are AI-assisted. The books’ words and lyrics are his. Tools he credits: Galaxy Magica AI.

What is Joseph M Lenard media?

Joseph M Lenard media is his business: writing, publishing and marketing consulting for authors, plus his own books, show and music. See josephmlenard.us to schedule a consultation.

Where are his official pages?

Website: josephmlenard.us · Newsroom: news.josephmlenard.us · Amazon: author page · Goodreads: author page · LinkedIn: Joseph M Lenard · X: @JLenardMichigan · Instagram (and most other socials platforms handle): @jlenarddetroit  · other key links see: https://linktr.ee/jlenarddetroit  

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COMING SOON (mid November 2026) to https://new.josephmlenard.us [Sneak Peek]:

Who Is Joseph M. Lenard? The Wyandotte, Michigan Author, Podcaster and Songwriter

Who Joseph M. Lenard is: the Wyandotte, Michigan author of 13 internationally published books; host of the ChristiTutionalist Politics podcast; a songwriter on Suno; an online blogger dealing in politics, to movie reviews, to writing and publishing supplements advice and training for other would be authors, and more; US constitutional republic activist; and why he writes the “M.”

Joseph M. Lenard is a former IT administrator from Wyandotte, Michigan, who became an author, podcaster and songwriter: 13 books across three series from 2022 to 2026, the ChristiTutionalist Politics podcast, and songs released on Suno. Born Joseph Martin Lenard in August 1962, he keeps the M. in his name so readers can tell him apart from another author.

Before the books, Joseph’s career was in information technology: administration, operations, instruction and some programming, on everything from the personal computer to room-filled mainframes. A cascade of chronic health issues brought that career to a halt in 2004. Joseph puts it plainly: “I went on disability from my I. T. Career in 2004. I then got more serious about becoming an internationally published author.” His first internationally published book, Terror Strikes, came out in 2022. More about him is on Joseph’s author site.

Wyandotte, a Downriver suburb of Detroit, has been home the whole way. In his own words, he is a “Lifelong (by choice) resident Wyandotte Michigan.” Here at Joseph M. Lenard Media, the name on his self-published books, the short answer we give is this one: Joseph M. Lenard is an author, blogger, podcaster and songwriter in Wyandotte, Michigan, whose Life and Living book series explores human nature.

Earlier in November we wrote about how Joseph uses podcasting to explore faith, freedom and everyday life and what he brings to the ChristiTutionalist Politics podcast.

Is Joseph M. Lenard the same person as the author Joseph Lenard?

No. Another author publishes as Joseph Lenard, with no middle initial, and he is a different person, which is why our Joseph writes the M. every time. In Joseph’s words: “Hence, I use my middle initial to ensure a clear distinction between us.”

“I am not he, he is not me, and neither of us will be confused for Shakespeare,” as Joseph likes to joke, and even discusses as one of his video exclusives.

When you look for his books, podcast or songs, look for Joseph M. Lenard of Wyandotte, Michigan. He also signs as Joseph M Lenard and goes by JLenardDetroit on most platforms. The surname is said like Leonard; as Joseph explains, “it looks French, it is not; it’s Leonard without an “o.””

What books has Joseph M. Lenard written?

Joseph has written 13 books, and his Amazon author page lists all 13, in three series, as of November 10, 2026. Five are fiction in the Life and Living series, five are ChristiTutionalist Politics books on faith and the U.S. Constitution, and three are in the Curiosity Collection.

• Life and Living: Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You (2022), The Book Of Kennedy: Project Carpe Diem (2025), A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? (2025), COMPLICATED: Life and Living (2026) and Roller Coasters: The Life Kind (2026).

• ChristiTutionalist Education: the ChristiTutionalist Politics books, from the first in August 2023 to the fifth in July 2026.

• Curiosity Collection: How to Write a Book and Get It Published: Hints, Tips & Techniques (2022), Podcasting: Quick-Start Guide (2024) and Is ET Really Here?: A Really Short Story (2025).

Each Life and Living book stands alone, with its own main character and a shared theme about human nature. Terror Strikes, the first, reached #1 on Amazon’s Kindle bestseller list in May 2022 in the Terrorism Thrillers and Political Fiction categories, and his site marks it a “#1 Political Thriller Best Seller” on every page.

“Most of my books come from dreams,” Joseph explains. “It’s not your typical writer’s process. But I don’t fight it; I let the ideas flow from the dream into the story.”

What is Joseph M. Lenard’s podcast?

Joseph hosts ChristiTutionalist Politics, a podcast he launched in June 2023 that had 405 episodes as of November 10, 2026. Its full name is “ChristiTutionalist Politics | Christian Perspectives on Constitutional Issues,” and it is known for short as CTP.

He describes our podcast as a “News/Opinion-cast from Christian U.S. Constitutional perspective w/ Author/Activist Joseph M. Lenard.” It streams on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeart, with video versions on BitChute, YouTube and Rumble.

What songs has Joseph M. Lenard released?

Joseph has released 256 public songs on Suno since March 2026, with 12,213 total plays as of November 10, 2026. His profile there is listed as Joseph M Lenard (@jlenarddetroit). He wants to be known as a “Songwriter that spans genres and subject-matter” and the styles bear it out, from gospel and country to hard rock and hip-hop.

The songs run from faith and politics to parody and tributes, and several are theme songs for his books. The first songs he released, on March 2, 2026, were four versions of “Kennedy stared at the ceiling,” written for The Book Of Kennedy. Music runs in the family: his father, Ted, was a musician and the founder of The Polka Kings.

Where has Joseph M. Lenard been featured?

Joseph has been featured in the Downriver Sunday Times, World Reporter, Women’s Insider, TodaysRead, Men’s Insider, Good Morning US, ArtistRecap, NewsofAmerica, BookTrib and Musicians Today. Here is each one, oldest first:

• Downriver Sunday Times, August 7, 2024, by Sue Suchyta: “Retired Wyandotte IT guy pens books, creates podcasts”

• World Reporter, November 15, 2024: a feature on Terror Strikes and situational awareness

• Women’s Insider, July 2025, by Lauren E. Whitman: “The Book of Kennedy: Embracing Life Journey with Resilience”

• TodaysRead, July 2025, by Eleanor Voss: “The Book of Kennedy: Finding Meaning and Positivity in Life”

• Men’s Insider, August 3, 2025, by Ethan Marsh: “From Setback to Spotlight: Joseph M. Lenard’s Second Act as a Voice for the Underserved”

• Good Morning US, August 3, 2025, by Trevor Sandoval: “Making America Healthy Again: Joseph M. Lenard’s Personal Fight for Reform”

• ArtistRecap, October 13, 2025, by Sasha Lindgren: “Joseph M. Lenard: A Dreamer Who Turns the Strange Into Story”

• NewsofAmerica, January 11, 2026: “Joseph M. Lenard Media: A Visionary Journey Through Writing and Innovation”

• BookTrib, July 2026: a review of Roller Coasters: The Life Kind (July 6) and an author interview (July 15)

• TodaysRead, October 20, 2026, by Harriet Nyong’o: “Joseph M. Lenard’s Roller Coasters: The Life Kind Explores Grief, Love, And The Need To Still Keep Living Yourself”

• Musicians Today, October 22, 2026: “Soul Sucker: A Surprising Ozzy Osbourne Connection Sparks A New Conversation About Music And AI”

He has also been interviewed on The Authors Show, hosted by Don McCauley, about Terror Strikes in 2022 and The Book Of Kennedy in 2025. Don’s line on him: “Honor. Integrity. Patriotism. – For some people these are words. For #1 bestselling author (of Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You) Joseph M Lenard, these are the core values that he embodies – every day – deeply engrained in every facet of his life and work.”

 

Why is Joseph M. Lenard called: King of cross-promotions?

Michael J. Klassen the CEO of Illumify Media dubbed Joseph: King of cross-promotions as no other of their authors shown the depth of promotion ability he had among their stable of authors. Joseph, worked with Illumify Media for his first internationally published “Terror Strikes: Coming Soon to a City Near You” book (ultimately imprinted with Illumify Media subsidiary McHenry Press on/in it) and the guide to aid other would-be authors: “How To Write A Book And Get It Published: Hints, Tips, & Techniques” which includes a chapter on cross-promoting one’s own books or other materials in its Marketing/Promotion chapter; which is also repeated in his “Podcasting: Quick-Start Guide” book.. 

 

Where to find Joseph M. Lenard online?

Joseph can be found at: 

• Most social-media platforms as JLenardDetroit, but specifically on X as JLenardMichigan

• https://linktr.ee/jlenarddetroit – comprehensive list of Joseph M Lenard links

• Joseph M Lenard (JLenardDetroit) FAQ Sheet.