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Robert Borski's writing has appeared in Analog, Asimov's, F&SF, and Strange Horizons. He's also written two volumes of poetry, BLOOD WALLAH and CARPE NOCTEM. Now retired at the age of 70, he continues to live in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Robert Borski
Hagstone, poem, Issue 54, March 2021.
Get to know Robert...
Birthdate? September, 1950.
When did you start writing? In grade school I used to write one page stories based on my favorite cartoons and comic books, and would put my friends in them. (Unlike in real life, I always got the girl in the end.)
When and what and where did you first get published? David Gerrold bought and published my first short story, "In the Crowded Part of Heaven," in 1975 (SCIENCE FICTION EMPHASIS #1, Ballantine). Marge Simon -- then editor of Star*Line -- accepted my first two poems in 2006 (I did not begin to write poetry until I was well into my 50's) -- but they were beaten into print by a later acceptance, "Kitchen Carcharodon" (Strange Horizons).
What themes do you like to write about? I have a very macabre and irrepressible sense of humor that is most often seen in my poetry. But I am also degreed in biology and like to use it whenever possible.
What books and/or stories have most resonated with you as an author? I'm a language maven and most often appreciate freshness of voice. Favorite poets include A.E. Stallings and Amit Majmudar. Favorite writers include Hillary Mantel, David Mitchell, Michael Chabon, and Adam Roberts.
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