Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born into a privileged Malaysian Chinese family. Following my brothers’ footsteps, I was sent to an exclusive boarding school in England. It is there that I was inducted into a clandestine organization, E.R.O.S. The Enlightened Royal Oracle Society. For four years, unbeknownst to my family, I was willingly and happily part of a Harem.
I’ve written the first 3 books of A Harem Boy’s Saga; a memoir by Young series.
A Harem Boy’s Saga – I – Initiation; a memoir by Young.
A Harem Boy’s Saga – II – Unbridled; a memoir by Young.
A Harem Boy’s Saga – III – Debauchery; a memoir by Young.
No Distance Between Us (a Yuletide short story) a memoir by Young – soon to be released on November 21st 2014.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A Harem Boy’s Saga – III – Debauchery; a memoir by Young.
This is part of A Harem Boy’s Saga; a memoir by Young – 7 books series.
This provocative story is about a young man (me) who was initiated into a clandestine sexual society. He was spirited to the Middle East, from his UK boarding school. He attended the Bahriji School (Oasis,) in The United Arab Emirates in preparation for serving in Harems for the wealthy and elite.
It is also a love story between the young man and his ‘Valet’ who served as his chaperone and mentor during the boy’s Harem service.
Author’s note:
I had a privileged and unique upbringing in Malaysia. Following in my brothers’ footsteps, I was sent to an exclusive boarding school in England. It is there that I was inducted into a clandestine organization, E.R.O.S. The Enlightened Royal Oracle Society. For four years, unbeknownst to my family, I was willingly and happily part of a Harem.
My story has been kept under wraps for close to 45 years. The correct moment has arrived for me to make known my unique education.
I believe my geographical location (being in spiritual and beautiful Maui, Hawaii) inspired me to pen my seven book series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like my writing to convey my emotions, thoughts and experiences when I was at the age when I was groomed to enter and when I was in the various harems. Therefore, the answer is Yes. I do write in a particular style that reflects my youthfulness at that period in time and era. I hope my innocence and inquisitiveness comes through in my writing.
Because I’m documenting my life’s experiences – I am currently writing non-fiction. Although, I have changed the names of the people and some of the places to protect their identities, my experiences are real and authentic.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by Anne Rice. Although this trilogy is fictional, it has elements that bears a some resemblance to my personal experiences. I like the way Anne Rice describes the emotions of the various characters during the erotic scenes.
I also like spiritual books because it provides me insights into the spiritual aspect of the characters when I write about carnal love and lust, my characters goes through to grown and develop into balanced/healthy human beings. Like my unique had taught me from a young age.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently writing A Harem Boy’s Saga – book IV – Metanoia; a memoir by Young.
Getting A Harem Boy’s Saga 7 books series narrated to audio books.
I’m also writing the Screen Treatment for this series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter and Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay focus. My modus operandi: the 3Ps: Perseverance, Persistence & Patience.
Be diligent about setting a time frame/goal to finish your manuscript.
Not to worry about what you are planning to write. Once you begin with the 1st word, you’ll know what the next word is going to be. When I write, it’s like channeling a separate spirit/entity within my person. Thoughts flows automatically through me and I write what comes naturally out of my hand.
To me documenting A Harem Boy’s Saga series is like a divine calling. There is an inner angelic voice that directs when I put words into the computer/paper.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stay focus. My modus operandi: the 3Ps: Perseverance, Persistence & Patience.
What are you reading now?
The Gift of Rain: A Novel by Tan Twan Eng
What’s next for you as a writer?
To be able to speak on taboo topics in schools so young adults can be better informed and educated in controversial matters/topics.
I’m also working with a publicist – as a speaker in conducting writing workshops. Starting in Hawaii and then nationwide before doing international speaking engagements and writing workshops.
These are some of the goals I hope to achieve through
A Harem Boy Saga:
• Provide Tolerance to Sissy Boys by understanding parents/peers and the community.
Anderson Cooper 360 documentary on the devastating treatment of effeminate boys influence me to tell my story.
• Bullying can be avoided through Big Brother/Big Sister volunteer programs in school or outside school system. Older students acting as mentors to younger students.
• Gay Adolescent Tolerance – parents/child/siblings relationship issues.
Support/mentorship program to all parties involved to foster understanding and acceptance of Gay kids.
• Provide an Alternative Educational System;
Understanding Big Brother/adolescent mentorship programs in schools, BB as protector to keep younger kids from being bullied.
• Human Relationship Building Program;
Between parents/teachers and young students on sexual topics/issues, especially when adolescent are just discovering their sexuality. They can be guided on a healthy and honest sexual journey instead of “don’t ask, don’t tell” hide it behind the closet policy.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by Anne Rice.
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: A Novel by Susanna Clarke .
Fields of Plenty: A Guide to Your Inner Wisdom – L.D. Thompson.
Author Websites and Profiles
Bernard (pen-name Young) Foong Website
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