Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a management and engineering professional as well as an educationalist by qualification. I am best known for my impartial analytical opinions on political, social and religious issues. I am also a passionate social thinker.
So far I have written two books – Kathputli and Life In Shackles.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Life In Shackles”. My seriousness on social issues and success of “Kathputli” were driving factors to make “Life In Shackles” into publication.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I have spent lots of time in my life in journey and stay away from my family. It’s the time which I utilised to fulfill my passion towards writing.
I use a table only to format, edit and publish my work which is written in trains, sea beaches, river banks and hotels.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne influenced me a lot.
What are you working on now?
I have around half a dozen rough drafts of my books. Now a days I am completing a motivational book name not yet decided.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
In my case, social media and my friends there on made my books successful. I used goodreads too.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The best advice for aspiring authors is to become a good reader and listener first. Then to build up a social circle. These two suggestions are crucial to make pre-order successful and getting reviews. These are important to get words of mouth.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write, read, edit, publish and move to write next book.
What are you reading now?
I am reading my fellow Indie authors Kay Pollard, Joanne’s Rhino and Britt Collins.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to publish two books every year to finish all those rough manuscripts.
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 Magic, The Hero, The Secret, The Power of Positive Thinking
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