Praneet Menon

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Tell us a little bit about yourself, your hobbies and interests.

I grew up in India and have now lived in the US for over half my life. In my "previous" life, I have worked as an engineer and a flight instructor. I love music and play several instruments with drums being my preference. I am also a rock-climber, hiker, snowboarder, and a quasi-homesteader.

When and why did you start writing books?

I have been writing all my life, whether poetries or short stories. Writing is just another form of expression for me, and my motivation is to build great stories and worlds that challenge what it means to experience life.

What made you decide to tackle writing as a career?

I'm a believer in laying out multiple paths to success. Writing, as such, is not my career. It is a passion that I would like to share with the world.

Which one of your books or characters is your favourite?

Since I've only published one so far, I'd say it's "The Staff of Beckoning."

Who is your favourite author and book?

The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. I know it's a series and not a book, but one book does not do that series justice.

What book are you reading right now?

Brandon Sanderson's "Wind and Truth"

Where do you get your inspiration for your books?

Life and existence.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Spare time? What is that? If I'm not writing or engaged in one of my hobbies, I'm making fires to heat the house, plowing snow, planting vegetables, raising chickens, and taking care of humans.

Do you have any new books in the works?

Yes. The sequel to "The Staff of Beckoning," the second book in the series "A Symphony of Spheres" is currently being worked on.