Interview With Author Rinat Klein
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Minsk, within the confines of the Soviet Union. When I was just 13 years old, my family made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Israel. The driving force behind this move was the anti-Semitism that had become an unfortunate part of our existence in the communist regime.
During my leisure hours, I derive immense pleasure from tending to the garden, nurturing an array of vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. Additionally, my days are filled with the delightful company of four feline companions. These cats have made our neighborhood their home, gracefully traversing the boundary between my yard and that of our neighbors, and allowing us the privilege of caring for them.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an avid reader. I devoured all the books in my parents’ library until I turned 12. At the age of 13, I began working to support my book-buying habit.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I dabbled in writing from a young age, but progress on any of my projects remained elusive. It wasn’t until the birth of my eldest son that I finally managed to finish my first book, “Black Seagull.”
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can’t write in winter. I have “cold weather blues”.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have a wide-ranging taste in books, delving into almost every genre. However, my truest joys lie in historical novels, thrilling mysteries, and cross-generational family sagas.
Among the authors who’ve left a lasting impression on me, Boris Akunin’s “Fandorin” series stands out. When it comes to female authors, Maya Arad holds a special place in my heart. For inspiration, I often turn to the works of Italian writers like Elsa Morante, Elena Ferrante, and Natalia Ginzburg.
What are you working on now?
I am writing a novel about the tragic love of two young people who come from very different worlds and must struggle with conventions.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Didn’t find one yet
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up on your dreams
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read widely and diversely
What are you reading now?
“All the World’s a Stage” by Boris Akunin, #12 in Erast Fandorin series
What’s next for you as a writer?
Who knows…
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
History: A Novel (Italian: La Storia) by Italian author Elsa Morante
Exodus by American novelist Leon Uris
Shōgun by James Clavell
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
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