Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I used to write books back home in India almost 40 years ago while still a University student. Little did I know at that time that this will become my major strength after I hang my boots up and call it a day after hitting the Goal of Freedom 55!
The current Book: You Are YOU-nique is an Exercise in Retrospect divided into 16 parts as a Series. This is the First Part and more will be released at regular intervals
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of the book is You Are YOU-nique; Realize Your True Worth!
The inspiration for this book comes from my numerous struggles through life and how the basic values learned at an early age kept bringing success after another success.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Early mornings help me build focus and prepare the outline that I explore further during the day. Writing comes late evenings over a glass of rare Scotch Whiskey and view of the innumerable City Lights. When the ambiance is conducive, words just keep forming themselves and the Readers can vouch for the result!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read many a Great Authors as I did Honors in English Literature. This precisely is the reason, I have close to 100 Quotations in my book. My major influence has always come from first-hand applied learning that always saw me through my continued struggle for survival.
What are you working on now?
Like I said before, I am working on this Series that is directed at all those coming under the label of `Common Man`. The Tried, Tested, Proven and Guaranteed Make-over techniques have been laid out to help those committed to excel and bring them to a level of Outstanding Individuals.
You can well-imagine writing 16 books in an Anthology could be somewhat demanding, right?
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
In the good old days, it was all at the Publishers` cost and risk. Times have changed and as such, I am trying to learn the ropes to spread the word around, commit some mistakes as well as seek guidance of those in authority in this business. Hopefully, I shall be in a better position when releasing the future editions.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I think it is too early for me. The only thing I can say is drop the inhibition to the wayside and put pen to paper, so to say. Start hammering on the Key Board and words forming themselves.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never Give Up!
What are you reading now?
This book about Maturepreneurs: Over 50; Start Your Business`by my friend and fellow Author Brian D Jones
What’s next for you as a writer?
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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?
1. The Holy Bible
2. The Mahabharat (Hindu Scripture that is as relevant today as it was Centuries ago)
3. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg with Nell Scovell
4. The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
Author Websites and Profiles
Bharat Mathur Website