Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born and brought up in India and work in information technology profession. This is my first book .
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Name of my book is Ganga: Truth Unrevealed… and its available as ebook on Amazon.
Since my childhood I was always attracted to the story of creation of River Ganga as described in the epic like Ramayana. In my view the core of the story is about human ingenuity and effort but I always used to feel that they way it was narrated that was lost in the envelop of the spiritual context and divine intervention.
So this book is my attempt at writing this story with out that envelop and putting the spotlight on the human ingenuity as much as possible.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
ohh I am writing a book in itself was unusual enough that some of my near and dear ones could not believe it till I published the book.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ashok K Banker’s ‘Ten Kings’ book really got me going.
What are you working on now?
There is another plot in my mind for possible my second book but I have not yet started writing it may be couple of years away in my view. The story is yet to crystallize in my mind before I would start to write.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Since this is my first book I am just exploring many but got some good views about your site so trying here.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would say just go for it guys , If I can write a book then any one else should be able to …
What are you reading now?
I am reading ‘Sapiens’ by Dr Yuval Noah Harari. Its an amazing booking
What’s next for you as a writer?
not sure yet , I guess its still sinking in that I am a writer .
Recently one of my friends after hearing a news about my publication could not believe it and thought to verify it directly sent a msg to me ‘Are you a writer?’ I instantly replied no I am not a writer and then realized that now that I have a published book I am a writer …
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?
Mahabharat, Sepiens, Game of Thrones series