Interview With Author Robert Bordas
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Just retired businessman now full time pursuing his dream of younger years: writing. I published a non-fiction book in 2012 about my experience as a corporate manager (Corporate Mission Possible) and in August 2022 I’ll publish my debut (historical) novel (The Hand We Are Dealt).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘The Hand We Are Dealt’ is a WW2 era historical novel about a woman of courage. It is based on my own mother’s memoirs and reminds us all those who have lost their identity, homeland, language or more due to the war eighty years ago, or the war happening in front of our own eyes, today.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to work early in the morning when my mind is fresh. I also systematically plan my story, make a detailed outline and then try to follow it – however, the story and the characters sometimes start to live their own life.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ken Follet’s and Edward Rutherfurd’s historical novels, Jodi Picoult’s books, and of course the classics, from Dickens to Twain and Balzac to Steinback.
What are you working on now?
This year I started a three-book novel series that follows the fate of European immigrants to the US in the late 19th century, connected to my own genealogical research.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Featured book promotions on well known book sites, like Awesome Gang and regular promotion from my own FB, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for the joy of writing. Readers will find you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up.
What are you reading now?
Jodi Picoult: A spark of light
What’s next for you as a writer?
Improving my writing skills through learning and writing.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
James Clavell: Noble House (long enough for a long time pleasure)
Daniel Defoe: Robinson Crusoe (trivial reason)
My new novel in work in progress (so that I can work on it)
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