Todd Calfin
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Todd Calfin

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Interview with Todd Calfin What is your writing process? A calm, clear, meditative mind. In other words, a state of no-mind. In the sublime space between thoughts, the Cosmic Muse has a chance to enter. What are your five favorite books, and why? Siddhartha, The Alchemist, The Little Prince, The Essential Rumi, and The Tao Te Ching. These refreshingly simple books are potent wake-up calls. What's the story behind your books? The Keys to The Palace of Bliss (2013) is an autobiographical fairy tale about a mysterious forest dweller. Le Troubadour (2016) is the French version, translated by yours truly. Enlightenment On A Shoestring (2025) is a glimpse into the weird and wonderful world of a wandering baba. Who is Toddy Baba? Apparently, my pen name. But ultimately, my cosmic self. What is the greatest joy of writing for you? If I can inspire the reader to have a belly laugh, I have succeeded. After all, a belly laugh a day keeps the doctor away! When you're not writing, how do you spend your time? I enjoy playing the Zen flute in sacred sights around the globe. My album, Forever Ever Land (2011), was recorded inside Angkor Wat and is available online for free. Describe your desk. Truth is, I don't own a desk. Nor do I own a computer. The Keys to The Palace of Bliss and Le Troubadour were written on the “Magic Desk of Existence”. In other words, when I needed a computer (and a desk) one magically appeared. Cyber cafes, libraries, and hotel business centers provided excellent resources. The Age of Technological Madness inevitably plucked the forest dweller from his oasis; thus, a cellular device was acquired in 2017. Enlightenment On A Shoestring was created entirely on my android phone. Since I love to lounge on my back—much like a pampered Persian cat—the free-roaming desk is my soft, furry belly.
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