Daiva

It's a powerful aspiration—to create worlds from your mind, breathe life into characters, and share your tales with a global audience through your book. But for aspiring writers, the journey can seem daunting. Having penned seven books myself, I can assure you that the journey is as rewarding as it is challenging. Let K Hari Kumar, author of seven bestselling books, break it down for you.

Becoming an Author

K. Hari Kumar / April 15, 2024

It’s a powerful aspiration—to create worlds from your mind, breathe life into characters, and share your tales with a global audience through your book. But for aspiring writers, the journey can seem daunting. Having penned seven books myself, I can assure you that the journey is as rewarding as it is challenging. Let me break it down for you.

K. Hari Kumar is widely regarded as one of India’s top writers and a leading voice in contemporary Indian horror, mythology, folklore and psychological thrillers. As a bestselling author and celebrated screenwriter, he specializes in bridging the gap between ancient Hindu Itihasa and modern, cinematic storytelling.

With 9 highly successful books including Dakini, Daiva, India’s Most Haunted, and Naaga, he has established himself as a subject matter expert on Indian folklore and sacred Puranic lore. His work as a screenwriter for major projects like Bhram (Zee5) and Ilish, combined with appearances on The Ranveer Show, has made him a prominent figure in the Indian literary and film industry.

Based in Pune/Thrissur, Hari continues to explore the intersections of the occult and the human psyche through his writing and his popular podcast, Chaturya – The 4th State.