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Reut will be awarding a $50 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Author Interview
1. Woohoo! You are a published author. Describe a strong character trait you possess, good or bad, and how it helped you become a published author. Thank you. I say, “be impatient – just go for it, don’t wait for anything because if you don’t try, the answer is always no.” I didn’t know what I was doing when I started, and I got it wrong, but then I listened to advice and that’s how I learned. I think looking at life as an opportunity and trying new things is a strong character trait.
2. Sometimes an author begins writing a story before they are aware of its genre. Did you choose your genre, or did it choose you? It definitely chose me. I’ve always loved magic and mystery. Funny Fairy Tales really started a few years ago, when I created a new version of Snow White for a Friend’s kid and she loved it. Then I thought, why not write it as an adult version and send it to a friend to make her laugh! A couple of month ago, I started creating Funny Fairy Tales as a new type of book – it works like an app and feels like someone is telling you the story. They are also a very quick read, like something you read on the plane or waiting for the train. I’m so happy I got to read so many fairy tales growing up. I love this genre.
3. The plot thickens, or does it? Which one are you, a pantser or a plotter? Definitely a plotter. Once I have the plan, things change and I go with it. It’s also important that I laugh as I write, otherwise it wouldn’t be creative enough, and that’s when I get my new ideas, that weren’t part of the original plan.
4. Fear 101: As writers it is our duty to make our characters face their fears. Have you ever included one of your own fears in a storyline? Yes, I did. I think there is a fear of adventure itself, which is what makes us so excited when we head out into the unknown. All my characters have to face this fear, but Cinderella has to face it the most, because she starts from the smallest place and has to grow in order to be free.
5. Fear 102: Yes, deadlines are terrifying. Have you conquered the juggling act between writing and the rest of your life? What do you do when it feels like the balls are dropping all around you? Lol. It’s an adventure! I try to always keep a realistic point of view about what this demands. Some days just have long hours, but then I take a day off when I need a break.
6. Switch positions with one of your main characters in a scene. What is the outcome, disaster or divine intervention? Hmm, I’m going to switch places with Red Riding. the night she has the long conversation with the Wolf. I get to know him better. I get to remember him and all the things he represents. Maybe I even ask to keep in touch…
7. Where is your favorite place to write? Add that one comfort food that you can’t do without. I like to write at home, near the window, in the light. And… strawberries. I can’t live without strawberries!
8. Writing inspirations? Grimm and Disney, but mostly life. I based my characters on people I know who inspire me and I could learn from.
9. You are introduced to your favorite author. Who is it, and what is that one burning question you must ask them? I am going back in time to meet Jack London, who wrote Call of the Wild, and I ask him all about his adventures in the freezing expeditions and how it all inspired him to write.
10. I’ve gone mad – why don’t you come with me? Some people just don’t understand us writers. Name a quirky, writer-thing you do that friends wish you didn’t. I am a hiker, which is my favorite thing in the world. I sometimes go alone and that’s where some of my stories start. I just look around me at all the beautiful wild mystery that is nature, and all the magical creatures come to life.
Funny Fairy Tales Series
by Reut Barak
GENRE: Short Stories, Fairy Tales, Humor
BLURB:
Book 1 blurb: You know this story… or do you?
How about a little twist?
Read the story of Snow White as never told before!
With the vicious queen Anagrola, the confused and sarcastic mirror Shraga, and the most gifted seven men you’ve ever met.
Let the tale begin!
Book 2 blurb:
You know this story… or do you?
How about a little twist?
Read the story of Cinderella as never told before!
With the mysterious blue fairy godmother, the cunning step-sisters, and a woman, who for the life of her, just can’t stop cleaning!
Let the tale begin!
Book 3 Blurb:
You know this story… or do you?
How about a little twist?
Read the story of Red Riding Hood as never told before!
With the hood that leads to fame and fortune, the mysterious wild wolf, and a grandmother so evil, she could rewrite the history of sin. Red’s not little anymore!
Let the tale begin!
EXCERPT:
To see a sample of the book, check out the Amazon page:
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Reut Barak is a freelance journalist, previously published in National Geographic online. She has an MBA from the University of Oxford, and has worked and traveled internationally. This is her first book series.
Well, no not really… The true story is: Reut was born in Camelot in the year 1201, following the famous explosion of the northern dragon tower.
She has a degree in fantasy and science fiction from the University of Atlantis and this record can be found in the central library, now twenty thousand leagues under the sea.
She likes phoenix riding, dragon fighting and painting the roses red.
More here:
www.funnyfairytales.org
Twitter:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorReutBarak/
Teaser Trailer: https://youtu.be/T1swZS2k4-s
Books Available:
Funny Fairy Tales 1 – Snow White
Kindle – https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Fairy-Tales-White-Dwarfs-ebook/dp/B06XW31FXR/ref=sr_1_5
iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9780995773103
Funny Fairy Tales 2 – Cinderella
Kindle – https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Fairy-Tales-2-Cinderella-ebook/dp/B06Y8NJ8XP/ref=sr_1_2
iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9780995773110
Nook – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/funny-fairy-tales-2-cinderella-reut-barak/1126184040
Funny Fairy Tales 3 – Red Riding
Kindle – https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Fairy-Tales-Riding-Hood-ebook/dp/B071Y755FP/ref=sr_1_3
iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9780995773127
Nook – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/funny-fairy-tales-3-red-riding-hood-reut-barak/1126191286
I really enjoyed reading your interview, thank you!
Thank you Nikolina,
Glad you liked it, and good luck on the giveaway 🙂
Reut
Thank you very much for having Funny Fairy Tales on your blog.
As as into to this blog post, I made a quick video 🙂
https://youtu.be/XReCSsvlP2w
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks 🙂
It’s great to have you here Reut! Congrats on Funny Fairy Tales.
Hi Danita,
Great to be here. Thanks for hosting 🙂
Reut
Congrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Hi Lisa,
Thank you very much for reading and good luck on the giveaway 🙂
Reut
Do you ever suffer from writer’s block and, if so, how do you overcome it?
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for the question.
I did have a very strong writer’s block with Red Riding which is my favourite fairy tale. I would start, then erase it and start over. So I just thought, why don’t I write the beginning? Then the end? And the next day I read the Grimm version again and wrote the scene where the wolf is in grandma’s bed. And then I felt I got it, and I could go on, because I had the wolf and he was very important for me. There’s always a way around blocks, I believe 🙂 How about you?
Reut
Hi guys,
It’s late here in Scotland, so I’ll check again tomorrow morning. If you want to reach me personally, you can always use the contact at http://reutbarak.com/contact/
Good night
Reut
great interview – thanks for sharing and have a great weekend 🙂
Hi Victoria,
Thank you very much. Have a great weekend and good luck on the giveaway 🙂
Reut
Hi everybody,
A heads up – Funny Fairy Tales 4 – Hansel and Gretel is now out!!! See more here:
http://reutbarak.com/books/