Eleni Papanou

I've been writing poetry since my high school years and earned a Bachelor's degree in jazz performance. Three wedding bands and one original project later, I shifted over to writing when a friend of mine had asked me to work with him on one of his screenplays. It was during this time I realized I had a natural ability for telling stories; however, I didn't enjoy writing. I used to call myself a reluctant writer as I did it simply because it made me feel less unhappy.

After I had experienced a spontaneous kundalini awakening, I started to find more focus within myself. The years that followed were tough. I had some pretty intense visions and insights that led me to abandon religion, politics and all forms of ideology. You could say my world-view was challenged, defeated and destroyed. I'm now an empty canvas and prefer to remain in this state. For me, it's the most creative...and interesting way to experience life.

I consider myself a spiritual rationalist, neither defining nor denying my experiences but rather enjoying them as they happen. One of the messages I had received while meditating best sums up my attitude.

“It’s not about being right or wrong. It’s all about the experience.”

I’m no longer a reluctant writer and have become more compassionate as a result of what happened to me. This naturally led me to the genre of visionary fiction where the main theme deals with the evolution of human consciousness. I am also one of the founding members of the Visionary Fiction Alliance. Our goal is to bring awareness to the genre.

I would also like to mention here that I don't accept spam. As an author, I understand the need to tell people about our books, but there are forums here for that purpose. Spamming harms the reputation of indie authors, and we're all trying to be taken seriously. So don't do it!