Roel Reis interview
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
A little introduction:
My name is Roel Reis. As an indie author I tend
to write lots of short stories with various themes. One thing that
characterizes me and I really like a type of the plot is a surprise that I
present at the end of my short story. Elements of surprises and unexpected
things that happen in everyday life make my works more lively and colorful and
lead readers to constantly think about deep impressions of the unique and
extraordinary life, or even questioning about life anomalies.
When did your love of books begin?
From early childhood I was very fond of books. I
already felt that books have become a window to a wider world. Books have taken
me on time travel to various places in other parts of the world. The classic
adventure stories written by Mark Twain were so memorable. The oldies stories
of the giant Gulliver, Ben Hur, Robinson Crussoe etc. enriched my imagination
even more. And fortunately, I didn't have to read many thick books, since there
were some publishers that presented it in the form of illustrated stories. In
my childish spirit comics or illustrated stories were more interesting and
allowed me to access more themes and titles, besides that they were more
powerful in exercising my wildest imagination.
When did you start to have the wish to become an author?
My teenage years led me to prefer short stories.
I grew up with various classic Russian and French authors who greatly
influenced and deepened my love of short stories. That's what made my interest
even greater.
How have you found the process for becoming an author?
This irresistible interest have pushed me to
practice writing. I like simple things, and I write in a flowing way what I
observe in my daily life. However, my story never runs flat or linear. I always
tuck in unexpected surprises. I enjoy the social realism themes, but then I
instantly insert strange surprises that even sometime give the feel of
surrealism as the ending surprisingly become unusual. It can be funny, absurd
or even tragic. As an indie writer, I often write on my blogspot website and
sell it on the platform.
What would you say to those wanting to become an author?
Reading lots of books will give us more ideas and
of course we can combine it with the life around us. I think, everything we do
on a daily life basis can be a source of ideas for a story. And I emphasize
here, when we get flashes of story ideas, whether they are still vague or
obvious, then immediately grab our pen or cell phone and write it down just
exactly what comes to our mind.
This is very important, because our ideas become
written and we can process and develop it further. If we don't write it down
quickly, I guarantee we will soon forget and miss it.
Tell us about your book/books:
As I said before..., I build stories with simple
things. Through people from the lower classes of society or the mediocre. Then,
I make a storyline to a more special and unusual life, where I can create many
characters. For example: Innocent characters who fail in their love lives,
other funny and absurd stories, life choices that end dramatically, or even
tell about a psychopath with a tragic ending.
I currently have short stories:
Modi
Gedhem
Ariane
The Survivors
a Matchmaking
The Victim
The Ape War
And a collection of short stories in an anthology :
What do you love about the writing/reading community?
The community is very helpful for me to connect
and interact with other writers and our readers. Besides, being in a community
means keeping our enthusiasm to keep on writing.
If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?
Of course, I am very honored and grateful for
them. I also really appreciate and enjoy interacting with my readers.
Sometimes, because of my stories are full of psychological conflicts and
complexities, there are pros and cons to it. But mutually respectful
interactions will build understanding between writers and readers. And as a
writer I am very happy if our messages can be delivered to the public
successfully.
Where can people connect with you?
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/amiroelstudio
Facebook: https://facebook.com/amiroel.bahari/
Website:
https://amiroelstudio.blogspot.com
All of my books are available on Amazon and can
be found right here:
Amazon author page US: https://www.amazon.com/author/roelreis
Amazon author page UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roel-Reis/e/B0BQYMHYL6
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