The Author Interviews, Round 4: #8: Boubekri Oussama

For interview number 8,Boubekri Oussamastopped by to answer my questions.You can take only three items to your secret island. What would you take? Why?A book ( if possible, books), A cat, and my bycicle.You are living in the world from your latest novel. Where are you? What is it like?Though it is just a short story, it is amazing that I would be iving in a library.You are your most recent protagonist. Who are you? What is the first thing you do?I am a dangerous woman, with a witty mind, and my mission is that I try to make the wold less miserable.Who is your favourite author? Why?Jane Austen is the one, because she undestands very well the psychology of human beings; thus, her novels are not just real, but teaches a lot of things, among them I can name: “ self-analysism” (something I wish everybody would practice).Where do you get your ideas?A combiantion of movies’ scenes, books’ lines, and life’s moments. So you can from everywhere.Why do you write?To prove my existance: when people discuss the ideas I underline through my stories, my life will have a meaning—I will not be just somebody who lived, but a person who affected people’s lives, hopefully in a positive way.How do you deal with bad reviews, rejection and criticism?Well, since I have just started publishing, via my blog, those short stories, I didn’t get any reviews, apart from some friends’ comments; however, I am a bit hurt, that some friends of mine did not read my stories!What do you find difficult about writing?Finding the right words, phrases, or sentences to express a thought!Do you ever outsource (editing and cover design) your work?Yes, I do! I edit and proofread my stories, and I also think about covers for my future novels.What is your opinion on the indie vs traditional publishing argument?I personally prefer the traditional way, though with what the world has become, I think of both ways useful, so everyone can read the ways they want!Talk us through your creative process from start to finish.As a pantster, I just take this idea (generally) that is lately occupying my mind and start writing a story—the rest comes natrurally. After finishing it, I let it “cool down” for a week or two, and come back to it with a fresh and new perspective. Thus, the editing is easily done, because it seems like a story written by somebody else and I am here to give my opinion about it.What advice would you give to aspiring writers?Well, never look for perefection in your writings, because you are yourself not so!Would you agree a good book must withstand more than one read?I agree, because you can never fully undersatand a book from the first read.What do you look for when shopping on Amazon for a Kindle book? Are any of them more important to you than others?Cover / Title / Author / Price / Description / Reviews. (All these I daresay)Do you have a favourite genre? Tell us more!Not really, I would like to read all genres; however, lately, I am more into romances, 19th british novels.Do you shop for indie books online? If not, why?No! I can’t afford the price of some; I buy only classics: here In Morocco, a paperback is worth no more than 3$.What would it take for you to leave a review on Amazon/ Goodreads?Not so much! I am just lazy or running out of time to write that expressive and just review.Do you ever visit an author's website? If so, what do you look at?I have probably done that one time. I looked for the biography, releases and photos!If an author offered you a free book, would you sign up to their mailing list?Why not!Do you ever enter giveaways and/ or order signed copies?No!With thanks to Boubekri Oussama for this awesome interview. Please show your support by visiting the author's site.