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works include Temple of Eternity and House Guests (spec screenplay), its sequel, House Guests – Arrival, plus two unpublished young adult adventures in the Bobby Ether series.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.
On the Blog
Mysterious Galaxy
On Wednesday, I did a book event at Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore in San Diego. What a cool store! The whole store is dedicated to fantasy and scifi, with sections for adults and younger readers. I had some fun roaming the shelves, pointing out some of my favorite...
Book Events
I had a great time on Saturday at AB Cee Optical meeting friends and fans and promoting my new young adult adventure novel, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy. Here's a few photos from the event. Big thanks to everyone who showed up.For anyone who couldn't make it,...
New Books Network Podcast
Last week, host Jim Stein Jr. interviewed me on the New Books Network (NBN) Fantasy podcast. In the podcast we discuss my new YA fantasy novel, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy, the characters, plot, and what motivated me to write it. The entire podcast is now...