Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Am a writer, orator, human resource trainer and Pan-orthodox Christian activist. I was instrumental in founding Orthodoxy Cognate PAGE Society, an organization dedicated to pan-orthodox unity activities. Am also the founding Secretary of Insight Mission, an organization committed to youth and social empowerment. I hold a Masters in Social Work from the University of Kerala and Masters by Research in Social Sciences from the Mahatma Gandhi University. My areas of interests include human resources and community development, church management, Orthodox Christian journalism contemporary orthodoxy and Pan-orthodox studies.
I have written five books so far.
1. Orthodox Church of the East in the Twenty first Century: Challenges and Opportunities.
2. Living Conditions of the Migrant Workers in the Construction Sector.
3. Forest Management: Aspects of Community Participation.
4. Collected Writings on Orthodox Christianity.
5. The Orthodox Dilemma ( Current work)
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The current work is titled ‘ The Orthodox Dilemma’. The title is all about the confusion that exist among Orthodox Christian Churches with regard to global unity. I have got my inspiration from my own personal experiences working with Orthodox Cognate PAGE Pan-Orthodox movement.
Pan-Orthodox unity is very unique and many people are not aware of this topic. My intention is to generate awareness, discussion and dialogue between various Orthodox Churches. There exist lots of unity activities, but Orthodox Churches are not yet successful in developing a unified global platform. I wish to everyone to learn more about this topic.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I focus on non-fiction and loves to write on the topic Pan-Orthodox Christian Unity. I try to mix a bit of history, contemporary affairs, and personal thoughts in my work. You can see the same in my current work ‘The Orthodox Dilemma’. I have written this book as an Orthodox Christian faithful as well as an outsider.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been influenced by several authors like Chinua Achebe, R K Narayanan, Ruskin Bond, Dr Phillip Jenkins, Fr Dr V C Samuel, Metropolitan Paulose Gregorious, Dan Brown, Professor Alexis Osipov. I also like Gerrard Williams and Simon Dunstan who jointly authored Grey Wolf. Jesus Wars, Malgudy days, The Da Vinci Code, The Crisis of Islam, Grey Wolf are some of the books I like. I love several books, but remain selective in my reading habits.
What are you working on now?
I have finished working on my fifth book ‘The Orthodox Dilemma’. Presently am engaged in promotional works. I will take a short break before moving to my new project.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use social media platforms, several independent platforms, word of mouth. Also I use Orthodoxy Cognate PAGE (www.theorthodoxchurch.info) website to promote book. It is targets specific readers. I also send books for reviews. I use my personal connections with friends and writers to promote by work as well.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have conversed with many people who would like to start their writing career. But their thoughts and stories, remain in their personal dairies and within themselves. They should bring it in papers and publish it. Keep writing, keep telling the world what you love to tell, keep inspiring the world through your works. You have a lot to offer to this world.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow your heart and passion. Love what you do, do what you love.
BE YOURSELF!!!
What are you reading now?
The Heaert of Islam by Syyed Hossein Nasar
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have plans to write more non-fiction book on international relations, persecution and world politics. I also plan to write my first fiction. Fiction will take time.
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?
Tales of Terror
MalgudyDays
The Room on the Roof
Grey Wolf
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