Links
where you could find all of Don Bordua's 'stuff'
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DRobertBordua
Createspace
(paperback only):http://bit.ly/BH-Conversion
Blogs:
Sample work: http://www.BorduasCorner.blogspot.com
Here's
the interview:
ME:
Tell us a little about yourself...where did you grow up...family
life...where are you now...where do you see yourself (physically) in
the future?
DON:
I was born in Massachesetts but at the age of 3 my family moved
to Michigan where I grew up. Originally, I had two brothers and two
sisters, all older, but my oldest brother died as a Marine during
peace time in Okinawa, the result of a drowning during a training
drill. I attended a community college and finally decided to just
work. I had several part time jobs, then as a store manager for a
national book chain and finally retired after 30 years at General
Motors in Texas. I'm in my second marriage and together my wife and I
have five children and a growing list of grandchildren. We have three
Bengal cats and two Bull Mastiffs as pets. We now reside in a small
town in S. Carolina.
ME:
Ohh, that must be great vacation country down there!
If
you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?
This
is a tough question. I've traveled through much of the US. I enjoyed
an extensive vacation in Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium and the
Netherlands, and two weeks in a condo in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Ochee,
as it's commonly called is heaven. However, through research for my
first novel, I learned much about Romania. The old world architecture
appeals to me as well as their culture. Since I've been to Eastern
Europe, and the Caribbean already I think I might like to live there
at least for awhile.
ME:
Anyplace warm and sunny would do me well, Don. I'm in Europe now,
and I must say that the weather is not my friend.
Okay,
so what do you like to do in your spare time, if you have any?
DON:
I love to read. At one time I enjoyed photography but these days
I enjoy landscaping, refinishing furniture, and playing golf. I miss
fishing and hunting, both of which I enjoyed in Michigan. Golf is
expensive these days, I don't have access to a fishing boat and
hunting in S Carolina just isn't the same.
ME:
When I was young, we vacationed in Michigan every summer. We had a
cottage on Sand Lake and we fished every day, all day. I love those
memories!
So,
tell us what inspired you to become a writer?
DON:
My father taught me the importance of reading. I've always
enjoyed it. My reading choices evolved over the years from
adventures, to fantasy, to mystery/crime novels. I'll also pick up a
biography if I'm really interested in learning more about the subject
person.
ME:
Reading is one of my favorite things to read, as well.
What
is your favorite genre to read?
DON:
My favorites are mystery/crime and paranormal.
ME:
I think it unusual that men read paranormal, but I might be wrong. I
love it, really.
Who
is your favorite author?
DON:
My list is rather long, but here are a few. Edgar Allen Poe;
Mary Higgins Clark; John Grisham; Elmore Leonard (I love his
dialogue); Christine Feehan and Patricia Cornwell.
ME:
I do recognize some of those names, of course, and I used to
follow Mary Higgins Clark quite closely.
If
you could have only one book, which book would it be?
DON:
I actually have it. It's a special bound copy of The JRR Tolkien
Trilogy 'Lord of the Rings.' I also have the same for 'The Hobbit'
and the book that predates all called 'The Silmarillion.'
ME:
Again, we have something in common...JRR Tolkien! I actually did a
thesis paper on the whole Middle Earth thing, and did read The
Silmarillion. Awesome!
Now,
let's talk about your writing...What do you dislike the most about
writing?
DON:
Writers block! Plus re-editing, research, formatting issues and the
ever present typos.
ME:
What do you like most about writing?
DON:
The creativity! I love seeing my characters come to life and
watching them interact with each other. I like giving the reader the
scenes before them, describing the towns or environment that they're
in.
ME:
Now, on a more personal note...Is there any aspect of humanity and
the world today that really gets you angry?
DON:
I hate that people, groups, governments and religious sects feel
they can force their beliefs/customs/mores on others. Racism and
reaction without fact finding.
ME:
I couldn't agree more, Don. So then, what quality do you admire most
in a person, and least in a person?
DON:
Honesty and compassion.
ME:
Okay, so those are the qualities that you admire most. I guess that
you probably dislike liars and non-compassionate people. I couldn't
agree more.
If
you could write any type of book (at any length) that would be a best
seller, and it only took you one day, what type of book would that
be?
Obviously
since I'm currently in the paranormal/suspense genre that's what it
would be. Realistically, if I only have one day it would most likely
be a 'How to' book.
Quick
answers to quick questions:
Favorite
food? Italian
Favorite
movie? Once Upon a Time in America (It's much like the Godfather,
but you watch the 'gangsters' grow up from minors through adulthood.)
Favorite
fictional character?
Several.
Just one? Bilbo Baggins
Most
memorable moment in your life?
Watching
my son being born.
Most
regrettable moment of your life?
Breaking
somone's heart.
Most
embarrassing Moment of your life?
There
are several, but one that stands out is when I was a child getting my
haircut I answered a question that wasn't meant for me.
What
person, either alive or dead, would you most like to meet?
Again,
there are many. My deceased brother.
What
would you wish to do with that person?
Since
he died when I was only three, I'd just like to get to know him. The
only things I know about him are from what I was told and through
family pictures.
Do
you believe in fate?
Abolutely,
not only do I believe in it, I've seen it personally, from meeting
people that have the same backgrounds to meeting my wife.
Well,
that's it folks! I want to thank Don for answering our questions and
allowing us to see the real Don Bordua. It has truly been a pleasure.
Check out his links and pages!
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