Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Im six-foot-tall author, entrepreneur and pilgrim. I live in Prague, and I have walked more than 10 long-distance pilgrim routes in Europe and practiced meditation in Burmese and Malaysian monasteries. I graduated from the Charles University Faculty of Philosophy with a Dr. degree researching the phenomenon of pilgrimage. For many years I have been working on my book Karlaz: The Way of Freedom
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Karlaz: The Way of Freedom. Karlaz meaning “free man”, the name survives in English as Charles (Karl). It was inspired by the name of Carl Gustav Jung and my grandfather.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I guess not.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ignatius of Loyola, Platon, Carl Gustav Jung, Buddha, Jesus, Sant Francis, Saint Antonius, Krishnamurthi, Blaise Pascal, Emanuel Swedenborg, Henry Thoreau …
What are you working on now?
I’m just about to publish my new book Karlaz: The Way of Freedom
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I run a podcast in Czech (my country), I also appeared on many other podcasts and TV Shows regarding the topics covered in my book
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Patience.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes you have to risk it for a biscuit.
What are you reading now?
Buddha’s old scriptures, Majjima Nikaya. It goes slow but its a gem
What’s next for you as a writer?
Now I will focus on Karlaz: The Way of Freedom for some time.
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?
Bible
Buddhas Nikayas
SAS Survival Guide
Author Websites and Profiles
Tomas Gavlas Website
Tomas Gavlas Amazon Profile
Tomas Gavlas’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile