BROOKLEN'S BORNE BEST AUTHOR

Brooklen Borne is a native New Yorker who grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.  He began writing short stories in his sophomore year of high school, based on his street experience. His high school English teacher enjoyed his stories and advised him that he should enter his writings in the state wide writing contest.  He didn’t follow through with her suggestion because the streets were more appealing.

     

Upon graduating from High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. During his tenure, Brooklen had a chance to visit and live in some of the most exotic places in the world, meeting interesting people along the way.  This life experience inspired him to write again, incorporating some of these character’s in a few of his stories.  

Brooklen has completed four novellas, two novels, and a book of short stories. His work has been promoted through blog talk radio shows, book signings and other literary events.   

He holds an Associate’s Degree from Charminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii and a Bachelor’s Degree from National University in La Jolla, California; both are in Criminal Justice with a minor in Behavioral Science. Brooklen currently resides in the United States. 

Courtesy: www.authorbrooklenborne.com

Imani: Welcome to The Lounge, Mr. Brooklen Borne. Tell us a little about yourself?

Brooklen: I was raised in New York City, in the Van Dyke projects in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn.  I began writing short stories in high school, based on my street and school experiences.  After graduating from August Martin High School, in Jamaica, Queens, I entered into the Marine Corps; in the Aviation Supply field.  As a Marine, I also served as a Drill Instructor, Anti-Terrorist Instructor.I have written pieces for Imagine Us Magazine, The Writer’s POV and The Village Groit; they are online magazines. I also collaborated with fellow authors; Savannah Jackson, Donna Michele Ramos, Katrina Gurl and Anthony Pathfinder.

When was that moment you knew you were a writer?

I knew I was a writer, when my 10th grade English teacher wanted me to enter an essay I had written in a statewide essay contest.

Share with the readers your writing process. Let’s start with the development of your characters. Where do you find the inspiration to create them?

My writing process starts with a storyline, that I believe the reader’s will enjoy. Then I develop my characters from that mindset.  My inspiration comes from some life experiences, but used in a fictional form.

Are you character or plot-driven, and why?

Yes, my characters are plot driven.  By this process, I can make them as ruthless or compassionate, depending on what the story dictates.

As a United States Marine Veteran, you had to have traveled to many exotic places around the world. By this experience, did it help create compelling storylines?

Yes, part of my military experience, have assisted me in creating stories in the U.S. and abroad. I have some stories that will be released this year with lots of overseas locations.

You’ve written a library of books, including several collaborations with other authors. Do you have that one book you hold and dear to your heart?

The one book that is dear to me is titled: ‘The Write Lover’ It’s my first realistic romance novel. That story will take the reader’s on an emotional roller coaster ride.

 I’ve noticed your book covers has your personal touch. Can you explain your originality behind these covers – including the book titled, Savannah. There’s a familiarity about the stunning model. ;)

The originality, come from matching my covers to the story being written. When possible readers see my covers, I want to spark their curiosity to purchase the book.  The stunning model on the cover of Savannah is a fellow author and great friend; Katrina Gurl. She will also be on the cover to the sequel to Savannah, titled: Savannah’s Fury.  Katrina and I will be releasing a romance collaboration this year; that is set around the 1940’s.

We’ve talked before about our aspirations besides writing books. Where do you see your career in five years?

 In five years I see my career at the next level. The next level being, turning some of the stories I’ve written into movies.

Name that one author you would like to do a collaboration, and why?

I would like to do a collaboration with John Grisham. I like his mystery/suspense writing and would enjoy being to contribute at his level of work.

 What’s your next project(s)?

I’m co-authoring a four book easy read, science fiction (non-monster) novella series titled: Absorption. As I mention earlier, I’m working with Katrina Gurl on a project.  I’m also working with Anthony Pathfinder on an action, suspense project.

Thank you, Mr. Borne for taking the time for this interview. If the readers would like to know more about you and your work, where should they go?

Readers can find synopsis of my stories on my website.  It is www.authorbrooklenborne.com.  My books can be found on Amazon.com and kindle.

I would like to say, thank you Imani Wisdom for having me on The Lounge. I appreciate the interview very much and it was an honor to be interviewed by you.  With love, God bless.

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Beauty: From the Inside and Out

Our self worth—it’s that main ingredient that makes us strong and a better person. Without it, self-pity can tame our true selves. However there’s one question to ponder—why do we as humans allow our pain to define us?

The question looms in my debut novel (titled to be announced later) about my main character’s self-worth. She suffered many storms including years of domestic abuse—and when that chapter of her life had ended—she moved on but did the suffering as battered woman define her? The brutal beatings, the name calling, and the unwanted forced desire upon her spouse all left a burden in her heart for years. My character’s psyche—unknowingly—allowed one person’s act to define of who and what she was. And unfortunately, there are millions of women like her.

I won’t get into the details if my character’s strength has helped overcome her demons—you just have wait this summer until the release of my book. However, there are women you may know, or it could be you, or it could be me that has allowed our pain to define us.

Beauty is more than just wearing short dresses, Mac products, and Maybelline—beauty is an inner glow that shine of our confidence. It’s the ingredient that brews our self worth. We know we deserved to be loved and yet choose to stay in questionable relationships. Or become bitter from heartbreak because our pain is too great to love again.

Love is not supposed to hurt you, or strip you from your true self. Love is not meant to be used as a weapon for guilt and shame. Love shouldn't be used as rage, or inflate one’s person ego while leaving another in tears.

In essence, self worth doesn't discriminate. There are men that walk with prominent scars of abuse. Their invisible tears hide behind their pain, confusion, and guilt from their childhood, or suffered heartbreak from a woman’s bitterness all because she would rather hurt them before she’d get hurt. It’s a mere reciprocation of pain.

In a blog I wrote years ago about bitterness, anger, and pity—and how it would lead to heartache and pain. I've taken this quote from the text because it rings so true: We are KINGS and QUEENS of our destiny; the Authors of our own story, and the Painters of our canvasses. We can fight it, we can do it, and we can be it!

So, again, are you going to let your past define you, or learn from it to manifest it into the person you are meant to be?


Courtesy: Put A Wedge In It (Katrina Gurl, Inc). This blog is a must follow!

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