Hey Everyone!!
So today I'm part of
The Secret World of Alaina Downs by Rebecca Rynecki Blog Tour!! :)
And to help spread the world on this awesome sounding book, I'm excited to present you all with an interview with Rebecca Rynecki!! :)
The Romance Bookie: Tell us a bit about "The Secret World of Alaina Downs".
Rebecca Rynecki: The
Secret World of Alaina Downs is a bit of a parody. A serious parody, but
none nevertheless. It takes stereotypical aspects of fantasy and
romance and uh some bluntness in there for good measure. Alaina is not a
take charge heroine who knows exactly what to do when she falls into
the world of Isleen, but rather makes a lot of mistakes.
TRB: How do you come up with the idea for the story? Did you have any inspirations?
RR: This story came about from my love of stories of going into
other worlds, except I wanted to add realistic reactions to being in
said worlds. My general inspirations were Wonderland and Narnia, but I
took influences from The Princess Bride for humor. As I got older and
started doing research on fairy tales and folklore, the story grew. The
main character's name was from a girl I went to junior high school with.
I thought she had the greatest name.
TRB: If you could live any story you've ever read, what book would it be?
RR: Oh,
wow. There's so many great answers for that question. One that I always
go back to as far as having everything that I look for in a story is
Enchantment by Orson Scott Card. It has the fairy tales, the reality,
the princess, the prince in disguise, humor and a great ending.
TRB: What is the last great book you read and would recommend to readers?
RR: I
read a lot, and as a librarian I'm always in the middle of something,
but I recently read two great series that I couldn't put down. Wilde's
Fire by Krystal Wade and Beckoning Light by Alyssa Rose Ivy. They're
both a perfect blend of fantasy, romance and humor which is what I love.
TRB: When did you first begin writing? And what
made you decide this is a career you wanted to be a part of?
RR: I
first began writing when I was six or seven, at least you know, those
little stories kids tell. I got more into it in junior high and high
school when I would write and give chapters off to my friends. My friend
Jessica and I even wrote together when we were teens. I decided to get
back into it in my late twenties when I realized I really wanted to tell
these stories. I love escaping into other authors worlds and I wanted
to provide that same feeling for others.
TRB: Which do you prefer: Hard copies or Ebooks? And Why?
RR: I
feel like a book is a book no matter what and certainly ebooks are
easier to cart around when I'm on vacation, but if I really, really love
something and want to share it with everybody, I buy the hard copy and
force it into people's hands :) and there's nothing like coming back to a
hard copy of a book that's been so well loved that the corners are all
dog eared.
TRB: Any advice for aspiring writers?
RR: Just
do it! Get some people around you who are not afraid to tell you the
truth and help better you and your writing. And don't be afraid to
listen to what they have to say. Of course, read! Read a lot!
Wow, great answers Rebecca! :) Can't wait to check out
The Secret World of Alaina Downs?? Well you can get your copy either at
Amazon or
Barnes and Noble! :)
Thanks everyone! :)
The Romance Bookie :)
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