BROOKLEN BORNE

 Brooklen Borne isa native New Yorker who grew up in the Brownsville section 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.

Four days after graduating from high school, Mr. Borne entered the Marine Corps; in the aviation supply field.  As a Marine he also served as a Drill Instructor, Anti-terrorist Instructor and upon retiring, he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant.

Years later a tragic event in Brooklen's life because a pivotal point leading him back to embrace his passion for writing.  He is now working on a novel detailing those events titled: "Based on a Lie."  Brooklen has completed four novellas, one of them titled: "Being Homeless Is Not an Option" was published by Publish America LLLP.  That book could be purchased on Amazon.com, along with all major online book stores.  He also collaborated with author Savavannah J., on a short story titled: "The Coffee Shop" for an Anthology published by AAMBC Publications.  From his raw manuscripts Mr. Borne has created a fan base in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Brooklen Borne holds an Associates Degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii and a Bachelor Degree from National University in La Jolla, California; both are in Criminal Justice with a minor in Behavorial Science.