Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a poet and a novelist. I’ve published over 33 books of prose, poetry and books for children. My books earned awards and greetings. I live in Tel Aviv, a non Stop city. Like music and films. By the way, a couple of my stories were being filmed lately.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called: Calypso. A dramatic novel, dealt with the special life of immigrants from different countries in the city of Ramla. The city became the capital of music in Israel. The novel starts in the mid 60’s and continues into the end of the 70’s. I was brought up in Ramla, that was counted by many as the music city of Israel, “The Liverpool of Israel”, and was a source of inspiration and impact on writing the book ‘Calypso’, as well as the impact of Rock-and-Roll which was an integral part of the place. Also, it can be compared to Nashville, the center of country music in the USA. And with the immigrants population that came from all over the world, with their huge impact on creating a unique atmosphere for creation and writing.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ve travelled to many places around the globe, any exotic place on earth. Collecting experiences, landscapes, people and sometimes they become a creative mix in my books.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Some authors have an effect on my long way of creation, including: Hemmingway, Charles Bokowski,Paul Auster, Haruki Murakimi and more.
What are you working on now?
These days an adaptation for a full featured film is made for one my stories called: An Arab man in the cellar.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Any type of communication, electronic and printed press, Amazon and other kind of websites in the world, the social arena including Facebook, Youtube, Google+, and of course TV and Radio.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new writers is to work slowly but surely, not to rush into publishing their book, let it go deep into the drawers of the soul, like wine in an old barrel. Let it absorb the time, the soul, their taste and feeling and then to publish it, when it’s complete, fresh, juicy and ready.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be true to myself, to my work and not to fear of writing about things that I feel passionat about.
What are you reading now?
‘After the dark’ by Haruki Murakami.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting the novel ‘Calypso’ and translating it to different languages.
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?
‘A widow for one year’ by John Erving, ‘A wild sheep chase’ by Haruki Murakami, ‘Ulysses’ by James Joyce.
Author Websites and Profiles
Tsipi Sharoor Website
Tsipi Sharoor Amazon Profile