Khatari
Khatari was born and raised in northern California.
He is a promising up-and-coming author whose work allows his readers an authentic glimpse into street life and the people who live that life. His books transcend the stereotypes as he uses his own life experiences, as well as the experiences of others, to write his stories and characters; sometimes offering readers a glimpse into how multi-faceted these often-misunderstood individuals truly are.
He currently writes fiction, but plans to cross over to other genres.
Khatari experienced a challenging childhood. Riddled with abuse and neglect, and witnessing violence first-hand, his early years were dark and pained. Due to the dysfunction that surrounded him, he was often uprooted and moved from place to place. After various placements with relatives, he found himself in foster care. He eventually turned to the streets, which consequently led to a lot of bad choices. In turn, those bad choices led to youth authority, jail, and prison.
There is more to Khatari than the street-life, though. He’s always had a love for writing. In school, he excelled in creative writing; he would always live out his stories as he was writing them. Through his most difficult times, he has used writing as a way to escape his surroundings. In addition to writing books, he creates poetry and songs, and does artwork. He loves spending time with family, fishing, and sports. He also has a commitment to mentoring children, adolescents, and young adults to help them avoid making the same mistakes he did and find value in themselves.
He is happy to finally be able to share his writing with others, putting his passion to work!
Author Name: Khatari
How long have you been writing? I have been writing / creating stories since my childhood.
Did you ever imagine that you would be published one day? No, I never expected to be a published author. This was a dream come true.
What made you want to become an author? I became an author because of my love for writing. Writing got me through some difficult times in my childhood, it was a way to escape.
How long have you been published? I published my first book under Khatari August 23, 2020.
How does it feel to be published? It’s amazing, I feel a sense of accomplishment.
Are you self-published or did you go through a publishing company? Why? I am self-published for my Khatari books. I chose to self-publish to make my own decisions and have complete control over my books. I would like to add that having a publisher can be very helpful especially if you don’t have the experience or funding. Publishers usually provide the editing, design, proofreading, etc.
How many books have you written? I have written five published books.
What is/are the name of your book(s)?
Dirt Bag: Sole Survivor
Dirt Bag II: A Predator is Born
If It’s Meant To Be: Love Shouldn’t Hurt
BBO
BBO Club II
What genre is it/are they in? Urban Fiction
What do you feel will inspire others to never forget when they read your story(ies)? From what I have heard from some of my readers as to why they remember my stories, is when they feel connected to a character and/or the story I have written.
What's the hardest part about writing a book? Starting to write is usually the most challenging for me. I have so many thoughts in my head, putting pencil to paper is not always easy.
What's the easiest part about writing a book? Usually, for me the easiest part is discussing the book. Coming up with a story in my head, names of characters and the titles for my books come easy usually.
Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? Amazon
Do you have any future projects in the works? My first paranormal: Immortal Lovers – A God’s Undying Love.
Is there a tentative release date? Release date for my upcoming book will be the last week of November or early December.
Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Facebook, Facebook Groups: Khatari’s Pen Is Lethal and Khatari’s Korner.
