Interview with Devan Pather
Published 2019-06-08.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I love spending time with my son, hiking and self-exploration
What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Knowing what I want and not being eluded by the fears that will be presented. Life, People.
What is your writing process?
I journal all thoughts and after giving those thoughts much consideration. I find a place that is serene in order to apply my full undivided attention for better understanding.
What are your five favorite books, and why?
I have never been much of a reader. I do recall one when I was a child about a dog called Buttons who was abandoned and after a challenging journey finds a loving home.
What inspired you to write?
After spending much time learning about my self with the goal to find Enlightenment (ultimate happiness), I believe that information that is vital to ones happiness should be shared without any expectation. My goal to is share the information with as many people as I can even if its for free.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
People. I Love people I do not believe that there are bad people. It is the situation that they allow to control them that makes them seem socially unacceptable.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
That the information I provide will assistant many to find Enlightenment (Ultimate Happiness)
What do your fans mean to you?
My goal is not to gain fame or seek acceptance. My goal is to share beneficial information that can assist the individual to find Enlightenment (Ultimate Happiness) as well as a better understanding of the self.
What are you working on next?
I am currently working on another book which goes more into detail as to who we are.
Do you remember the first story you ever wrote?
'A Basic Guide to Enlightenment' is my first book.
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Books by This Author
A Basic Guide to Enlightenment
by Devan Pather
“I put my issues on hold, as I wanted to help him. In fact, I wanted to help many people. At the time, I was unaware that I focussed on helping many to avoid dealing with the memories and emotions that I had stored within…
