Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My love affair with actually began by accident. As a 19 year-old college student, I began working as freelancer with big companies like Upwork.com, Fiverr.com and Frelancer.com. I used to write so that I could finance my college education. While still in college, my dad challenged me to become an author. I didn’t care so much what he was talking about. “How can a college student bother to become an author yet there is so much fun to enjoy?” I asked myself. It wasn’t until the summer of 2013 when a strange man, who happened to be my destiny helper, dropped to my desk a hard copy of Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. This masterpiece challenged everything that I knew about life. It is this book that aroused my instincts for greatness. I chose to follow my passion for writing self-development books. I love and value authenticity, originality and creativity. These are the three most important things that wake me up at 4 a.m to write.
I have just completed writing two books that are waiting for Kindle Publishing. In the next few weeks they should be live in the markets.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest books is titled – YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATNESS. I was inspired to write this book by the developments that taking place in my personal life. At the age of 19 I lost my lovely mom and this affected so much that I was on the verge of depression. With the help of right mentors and friends, I gradually began to accept that I am bigger than my circumstances. I was inspired by great writers and authors, the likes of Hellen Keller and Napoleon Hill, who overcame great adversities and became legends.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Probably one unusual habit that I have is not writing down an idea that strikes my mind at an instant. This has made me miss out on some very original and creative content. In order to change this habit, I have incorporated an electronic notepad in my creative works. Whenever creative and original words strike my mind, I quickly capture the moment.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In no particular order, the following authors have influenced my life in ways that baffle my imagination.
1. Napoleon Hill
2. Robert Kiyosaki
3. Judge Troward
4. Joseph Murphy
5. Genevieve Behrend
What are you working on now?
Currently I am working on a book that brings together the timeless truths of spirituality, universal laws and quantum physics. As a physics graduate, I am fortunate to have been exposed to the secrets of quantum physics. I am bringing this “weird” subject out in a way that my reader will understand.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use social media platforms such as Twitter, Google+ and Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have only one word of advice for upcoming authors: PATIENCE PAYS. DON’T GIVE UP TOO SOON. WRITING IS NEVER THE EASIEST JOB IN THE WORLD. BUT ITS FRUITS ARE SWEETER THAN HONEY!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Know Thyself
What are you reading now?
Currently I am reading a wonderful book titled – THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND – by the great Dr. Joseph Murphy
What’s next for you as a writer?
The next thing for me is to become an Amazon bestseller.
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 POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND by Joseph Murphy
YOUR INVISIBLE POWER by Genevieve Behrend
THE MASTER KEY by Charles F. Haanel
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