Beautiful Butterfly Cafe Presents: Author Brooklen Borne and Anetral Hall

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. Four days after graduating from August Martin High School, Brooklen 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 became a pivotal point, leading him back to embrace his passion for writing. He is now working on a novel detailing that event 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 can be purchased on Amazon.com, along with all major online book stores. He also collaborated with Savannah J. on a short story titled: “The Coffee Shop” for an Anthology published by AAMBC Publications. From his raw manuscripts, Brooklen has created a fan base in the United States, Europe and Japan. Brooklen holds an Associates 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. She is a Mother, Poet, Spoken Word Artist , she wants to Unite people through Love and Spoken Word