Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello, I’m Sandeep Patel from London U.K. About my personal life, just a normal guy that spends time with his family (wife and daughter), watch movies, listen to music, play video games, exercise, try to practice cooking, keep the house clean, keep the car clean, do some colouring, do some yoga, read the Holy Bible, do whatever else she needs, do whatever He needs, keep social life active, and spiritual life open. I also oversee a couple of English-Medium schools in India as a Trustee (zenschools.org), making sure they are all running smoothly on all accounts from students, teachers, staff and other board members.
I have written four books. Three about ten years ago and one two years back. The recent one is doing so well, five times well in two years then the other three over ten years, that people are picking up the other three now!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of the latest book is, Bhagavan’s Guitar – As Light Is.
What inspired me to write the book is simple, I wanted to know about Lord Krishna, and how my experiences and knowledge acquired during life could bring Him into the modern era that many others can enjoy. One statement emphasized in old scriptures was that Lord Krishna was supreme, so I wanted to know how and why and if so could His life story be helpful in modern times. I found many traits to be true and so brought this story to be on the market.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I was enjoyed listening to music when writing, but as my love for writing grew all I needed was the time and a quiet place to write. If making notes is unusual I guess this would count, but as far as that, not really.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many authors have influenced me, however the top most will always be T. H. White, in the famous book he wrote called, The Once and Future King.
What are you working on now?
At present I’m working on promotion of all four books. Nothing more on the writing side as the diamonds I have I still need to see sparkle in the eyes of the reader.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter, Facebook, Amazon and Instagram have been my main source of promoting.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do the work, get to the end, edit and format, use word of mouth, don’t be shy, treat as a business if you are looking for sales and feedback, and utmost excel in enjoy what you do!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The mind is a terrible thing to waste.
What are you reading now?
In honesty, nothing at the moment. I am looking forward to reading a few books that I have on my shelf like Ready Player Two (as I really enjoyed the first one) and a few personal others. I’ll post on my Goodreads profile once I’m able to.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Ready to become an International Bestseller. I believe the work I placed into the books I have need and will be recognized as true gems. So as much time I spent on making the books exist I am to place in promoting them. Everyday I speak to people about them, every now and then I sell copies to others, but still I am waiting for feedback to the tenth fold on each one of them. I know my work is there to absolutely enjoy, so once I reach my goal I will rest, maybe write another, and definitely do more for humanity as you will read from my stories.
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?
(hahaha), first of all it will be the Holy Bible.
Next, possibly a comic of Superman, or the book Death and Life of Superman.
The Once and Future King – T.H. White, I always wanted to read that one again.
and Bhagavan’s Guitar, as I say it’s the relation with Lord Krishna to be made, that on a desert island one would want to know the one his soul is supposedly talking to.