James Borto

Biography

James Borto has made the Chicago area his home most of his life. He attended NEIU to play football and pursue acting, where he was awarded a theater scholarship. While there, he took a great interest in writing and filmmaking, even transferring to Columbia College briefly to pursue those goals. He attended writing workshops at various academies, including Second City.

James worked in advertising as a copywriter for Scott Ross Limited, where he worked on campaigns for Dad's Rootbeer (Monarch Beverages) and Willy Wonka Candies. At the same time, he worked feverishly on a myriad of writing projects, including short stories, poetry and a deluge of screenplays. His work in advertising has been witnessed globally.

Books

Apex
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,530. Language: English. Originally Published: September 4, 2023 by James Borto. Categories: Fiction » Adventure
An unorthodox humanoid holds no qualms in terrorizing those he deems as deserving to be terrorized.
Fruition
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 114,370. Language: English. Published: April 24, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
Emmett Welsh, a 69-year-old widower nurtures an ambitious artist, Audrey.
Size 11
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,590. Language: English. Originally Published: January 15, 2023 by James Borto. Categories: Fiction » Themes & motifs » Psychological
Following the theft of his 1973 Road Runner, Joel Larson tries to make sense of the extensive bad luck he’s endured for nearly a year.
The Audible
Price: Free! Words: 3,610. Language: English. Published: December 29, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Children's Books » Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation
My childhood idol, Walter Payton, and I crossed paths at the Chicago Auto Show and it was one of the greatest highlights of my young life.
Darkest Fears
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,190. Language: English. Originally Published: November 11, 2021 by James Borto. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost
Nine-year-old Jacob discovers his recently purchased neck charm possesses sinister powers.
The Invitation
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,530. Language: English. Originally Published: September 26, 2021 by James Borto. Categories: Fiction » Horror
An invitation to join a vampire clutch goes horribly wrong.
Validation
Price: Free! Words: 1,740. Language: English. Published: August 17, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Inspiration » Spiritual inspiration, Fiction » Coming of age
With only one shot at winning a prize at the local carnival, seven-year-old Marlo solicits the assistance of a higher power.
The Anointed
Price: Free! Words: 4,030. Language: English. Published: August 17, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Religious, Fiction » Inspirational
In search of miraculous cures for their ailments, villagers place their faith in a kindhearted priest.
The Ragman
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,260. Language: English. Originally Published: August 18, 2021 by James Borto. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
To mask his gruesome features, a malicious specter only appears if ragged clothing is left at his disposal.
Cumberland College and The N-words
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,660. Language: English. Originally Published: January 8, 2021 by James Borto. Categories: Nonfiction » History » Social history
On September 21, 1985, visiting NEIU Golden Eagles went to Williamsburg, Kentucky to play a football game, but instead were subjected to one of the most hideous displays of racism.
The Weathering
Price: $1.29 USD. Words: 6,550. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
A head groundskeeper’s checkered past is resurrected and brought to light by an ambitious reporter.
Shelly
Price: Free! Words: 1,410. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
Sometimes in love, a menage a trois doesn't always go as planned.
Vanish
Price: $1.29 USD. Words: 4,790. Language: English. Published: April 2, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
Through contact with passive extraterrestrials, leaders of the U.S. are warned of the dire consequences they will soon face from other hostile extraterrestrials.
Feral (Chapter 1)
Price: $1.29 USD. Words: 4,660. Language: English. Published: September 5, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost
At the prestigious Lake Shores Country Club, night watchman are always on the menu.
Chapter O
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,550. Language: English. Originally Published: November 30, 2015 by James Borto. Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost
Charlie Syverson learns the hard fact that evil has an insatiable appetite for prey.
A Collection of Twigs
Price: Free! Words: 5,300. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
(5.00 from 1 review)
Short story. Drama. Having a great grandchild should be a blessing and not something that needs to be kept secret.

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