Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two YA Fantasy books, entitled Warrior Children – Book I, Legendary Three, and Book II, Sons of the Red Planet. I am currently writing the third book in this series. Along with my Fantasy series, I have written a music technique book for all instruments, under the Music Arts Sessions Series name.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest one I just finished is Warrior Children: Sons of the Red Planet. It is the sequel to the first book, Legendary Three, about the sons of gods who come to Earth to annihilate the Demon King, Moloch, and his countless armies.
The inspirations for this series came from my meditation teachers I spent time with for nearly fifteen years. I sat and studied with thirty enlightened teachers from India, Tibet, the Island of Mauritius, U.K., Jamaica and many other places.
The basis for these books came to me after I finished a 45-minute meditation. After my meditation, the story unfolded before me, and it nearly wrote itself. The books feature the teachings of my teachers, with characters we can relate to.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Before I write, or before I do anything creative, like music, singing, writing, or building, I start out meditating. Meditating strengthens and fires up the brain, and it opens up the pathways for creativity to flow. Once all my thoughts are drained, the free-flow of energy, creative words and ideas begin to pour forth. Usually, writing happens on its own, once I hit the Zone of no thoughts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dune Series, by Frank Herbert
The Vampire Chronicles, by Anne Rice
Kingmaker, Kingbreaker Series, by Karen Miller
The Sword of Truth Series, by Terry Goodkind
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Series, by Rick Riordan
The Riftwar Saga, etc, by Raymond E. Feist (10 different series)
The Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series, by Michael Scott
Eragon Series, by Christopher Paolini
Codex Alera Series, by Jim Butcher
Ranger’s Apprentice Series, by John Flanagan
Gone Series, by Michael Grant
Maximum Ride Series, James Patterson
Eon Series, by Alison Goodman
The Mortal Instruments Series, by Cassandra Clare
Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahamsa Yogananda
The County of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas
Travels With Charley, by John Steinbeck
At the 11th Hour, by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
What are you working on now?
I am working on the third book in my Warrior Children Series. It is entitled “Children of the Sun”. Along with this, I am busy writing the second book in my Music Arts Sessions Series. It is a songwriting book for vocal and piano.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, Facebook and Instagram have been the best way for me to reach out. I am still exploring other sites, however.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes! There is a lot to say when it comes to giving advice. I crossed so many roads to get to where I am, and I think that others can shorten the path I took. Mine was all trial and error to begin with. As I look back, it can be a bit easier on others, by just avoiding certain things, and by doing a few things.
Just write. Whatever comes to your mind, write it out. Carry a notebook and a pen with you, so that you are prepared during any moment and you do not lose your ideas.
Write your goals down every day, several times a day. Instead of just logging your goals on your phone or other device, physically write them out. This makes the experience more intense for you, and it makes you think of them more. Place your goals in spots around your home where you can see them. Say them aloud. Think about them. Act on them. The right ideas will come to you, so that you can conquer those goals.
Stay away from negative people. Dream-crushers are everywhere, including your own home. Do whatever you have to do to leave them, and place yourself around positive people who share your same ideals. We become those whom we associate with.
Here is a more extensive list. This is part of my blog that I wrote. It is entitled “Ten Things You Can Do to Overcome Writer’s Block (For Writing, Music and All Fields): http://performingartsblogcenter.blogspot.com/2018/10/tips-for-apiring-writers-or-any-field.html
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It came from one of my teachers, a sage who enlightened many years ago and began teaching students from all around the world. He said, “Never say out loud what you do not want. Always state aloud the things that you do want. For words have power in them, and the vibration in your words will make them come to pass.”
What are you reading now?
I am not currently reading anything at the moment, since I have a few writing projects of my own that I am finishing up.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep on writing. There is a lot happening in my mind, and I just want to get all of that out into the world. Stories, experiences, advice, teachings from my teachers.
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?
Autobiography of a Yogi, by Yogananda. There is so much wisdom and practicality in this book, that it would make living on an island fun.
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