The Era of Writers was written by David Nelson. Closely associated with the Vedanta Society since 1966, David Nelson or Devadatta Kali has been a regular contributor to Vedanta journals throughout the world. Devadatta Kali authored the books: In Praise of the Goddess: The Devimahatmya and Its Meaning, The Veiling Brilliance: Journey to the Goddess and Devimahatmayam.