Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Naleen Chand Lachan is a first generation American-born Fijian Indian. He was raised in East Palo Alto, California, and is a college graduate from Santa Clara University with a BS degree in business management. He has an advanced degree in entrepreneurship from Santa Clara University as well. Although he has an impeccable career in business management, Naleen has always had a passion for art in all forms including the art of language. He has written this book with the purpose to help people understand and believe in themselves to accomplish their goals regardless of the numerous challenges one can face in life. To never give up hope, and to breathe life into your dreams to give them a chance to shape or change the world, regardless of the naysayers. The first book Naleen has written is called “Life’s Emotions: Zindagi Ka Ehsaas,” it is a multilingual poetry book told in a very unique way in which the reader should experience a wave of emotions from love, loss, and growth in character.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Life’s Emotions: Zindagi Ka Ehsaas” is the first book of many to come. The inspiration to write this book comes from life and the journeys that many go through in life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually write all my thoughts in a little book or on my phone and usually refer back to it and turn those thoughts into poetry.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The biography of Malcolm X had a pretty big influence on me as a teenager and later reading and studying historic figures throughout world history has shaped my way of thought and perception; as well as, my own person life experiences.
What are you working on now?
Currently I am working on a new poetry book that explores business, politics and philosophy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Usually the more work you put into promoting your book, the greater the rewards.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice would be to chase your dreams and have actionable items to accomplish your goal from being an author.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Hard work always outworks talent.
What are you reading now?
Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write and represent the AAPI community to the best of my ability and to have kids of different backgrounds and cultures to know that there are books in the world that do represent your culture and history.
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?
Life’s Emotions: Zindagi Ka Ehsaas by Naleen Chand Lachan
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius and George Long
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