Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one book (“hero”) and have two books that are expected to be delivered by mid year 2019. My background is in banking but I’m an adventurer at heart. I’ve completed marathons, triathlons, a half ironman, climbed mountains, ride motorcycles and more. I also am constantly learning new things, some of which appear in my books. Knowledge, little or big is always useful. I love creating worlds that others hopefully enjoy!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book and my first is called ‘hero’. It was inspired by a dream of one of the key scenes in the book. I didn’t have the whole story at first. I had that one scene and then it became a puzzle. What brought the protagonist to that place at that time? Why did he do what he did? Bit by bit, over the years, I was able to fill in the story. It wasn’t a straight line, but hopefully the end product captured the story I saw in my mind all those years ago.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I get distracted easily so I write in small bursts It’s not as productive as others who are able to sit and write for hours but it works for me. So that means I write on the train for 15 or 20 minutes or right before I go to bed. All those little writing sprints add up and I do move forward on my writing so I’m good with the way I do it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Michael Lewis (“Liar’s Poker”, “Moneyball”, “The Big Short”)
Malcom Gladwell
What are you working on now?
Three books at various stages in the process:
The Boys of Brighton Beach (Indian Historical Fiction) which is currently in editing and expected to be released within 2 months.
A Mountain of Forgiveness (Indian Fiction) is currently in rough draft status.
Path is contemporary Indian fiction and I have just completed the outline.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook
Awesomegang
my own website (hareeshjayanthi.com)
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Persistence. It will be hard work. Do it for the opportunity to tell a beautiful story.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Have the courage to live a life true to yourself, not the life others expect of you
What are you reading now?
Barking up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing and more writing. I have 22 books on my list and I intend on seeing them all to completion.
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?
Liar’s Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, Tipping Point
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