R. Scott Boyer has written a variety of critically acclaimed stories, starting in 2018 with his debut novel, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy. His other completed works include Temple of Eternity and House Guests (spec screenplay), its sequel, House Guests – Arrival, plus two unpublished young adult adventures in the Bobby Ether series.
Accolades for his projects include: IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (Silver Medalist), Book Fest Best Book Awards (Finalist), Eric Hoffer Award (Gold Medal Finalist), ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition (Finalist), and two bonus book club selections by The International Pulpwood Queens Book Club, as well as Chicago Screenplay Awards (Semi-Finalist).
Besides family and friends, his personal life revolves around four themes: writing, basketball, volunteer work with underprivileged youth, and his rescue mutt, Sassy. Over the years, he has been involved with a number of volunteer organizations, including United In Harmony, the Collins & Katz Family YMCA, coaching various basketball programs, and C5LA.
Raised in Santa Monica, California, Scott resides close to his family in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.
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Barnes & Noble Book Event
I will be speaking at the Barnes & Noble in Burbank on Saturday, July 27th at 2pm. Details on the event can be found on the Barnes Noble Event Page as well as the B&N Facebook Event Page Barnes & Noble Media City Center - Burbank
And the Winners Are…
The Goodreads Giveaway for my new YA fantasy, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy, ended on Saturday (6/15). Thank you SO much to everyone who entered to win one of the six signed copies. There were 1239 entrants and over 1200 people who added it to their "Want to Read"...
Midwest Book Review – Now Live
I am pleased to announce that my new YA fantasy novel, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy, is now on the recommended reading list for Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review. The full review can be found on Donovan's Bookshelf, part of Donovan's Literary...