: About Me

I am an offerings manager working on social networking systems at a large technology firm. I was born in Sri Lanka and now reside in the United States. I have a beautiful five year old daughter who is the love of my life.

My creative expression was in the form of music, particularly percussion. I have been playing tablas and other percussion instruments since I was five.

It is only in the last few years that I have begun to explore creative writing as an outlet. I am just starting to call myself a freelance writer. When I realized that I wrote 5000 - 8000 words a day just in emails alone at work, I figured that I had a lot of practice and that it was time to apply it to things I was passionate about.

My primary interest is short stories and fiction. I became a member of Helium to find other writers and connect with those that have similar interests and experiences.

I came here to network with other writers, so please use the 'contact writer' link and drop me a note.

My passion is ...

being the best dad I can be, writing, percussion, social softare and social networking, tennis, spirituality and mysticism. Goodness that's a long list.

I know too much about ...

social software, percussion, dealing with a five year old daughter, international travel

My parents always told me ...

that the most important thing in the world is to be content and lead a fruitful life with the needs of others in mind.

My childhood ambition ...

was to become a percussionist

Why I write ...

To get the demons out of my head

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Anil's Ghost by Michael Oondatje,

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