Philip E. Orbanes
Author Interview - Philip E. Orbanes
Author of Monopoly X
Hoe top secret operations during World War II used the game of Monopoly to smuggle escape aids to help Allied POWs escape, conceal spies, and send secret codes.
Author Interview - Philip E. Orbanes
Author I draw inspiration from:
Erik Larson In the Garden of Beasts
Author Interview - Philip E. Orbanes | Author I Draw Inspiration From
Favorite place to read a book:
In bed
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
Probably George Smiley of John Le Carre's novels. I don';t imagine he'd say much but I would love to read his face.
Author Interview - Philip E. Orbanes | Book Character I’d Like to be Stuck in an Elevator With
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
1985 when I was asked to share my knowledge of the Monopoly game in book form
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
I prefer ebooks because of the convenience, esp. when traveling.
I prefer to read over listening to a book being read so I can dwell and go back at will,
I admire both hard and soft cover books and have purchased untold numbers of them.
The last book I read:
I read steadily, mainly non-fiction. I am currently reading Triumph in the Pacific by E. B.Potter. I had a sudden interest in the Navy's "island-hopping" strategy in WWII and Potter's book is a great resource.
Pen & paper or computer:
I write on computer because my penmanship is really bad. Plus I do a lot of self editing, which a computer facilitates.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
Jordan Belfort, TheWolf and Wall Street. He's accessible, not afraid of any question, and admits to his many failings, plus his current advice is worthy.
Author Interview - Philip E. Orbanes | Book Character I’d be Best Friends With
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
I've always been a game inventor, composer, and businessman
Favorite decade in fashion history:
1930s. Such elegance and style.
Place I’d most like to travel:
Well, Ive finished my bucket list for travels, but because I've been to Antartica, Id like to visit the Arctic to say I'v been to both poles.
My signature drink:
Unsweetened ice tea
Favorite artist:
I love music and probably the Beatles most of all because of their creativity.
Number one on my bucket list:
Being present to see my grandkids graduate college.
Anything else you'd like to add:
Writing is good for one's soul and mental health.
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