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works include Temple of Eternity and House Guests (spec screenplay), its sequel, House Guests – Arrival, plus two unpublished young adult adventures in the Bobby Ether series.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
Five Stars for Bobby Ether and the Academy
Foreword Clarion Reviews posted their review for my debut novel, Bobby Ether and the Academy today. To say that I am pleased with the review is an understatement. Clearly, the reviewer understood what I was trying to do by mentioning that "None of this is about magic....
Mollydee Interview
One of my biggest fans, and now a dear friend of mine, Melissa Grabowski (Mollydee), recently featured me and my first book, Bobby Ether and the Academy, on her website, Mismatched Bookends. Her intro of me and review of the book can be found here. We are now in the...
Happy Birthday!
Today is my big 4-0 birthday and its been great so far. This past weekend, I had a fantastic time down at Dockweiler RV park and Yard House in Marina Del Rey, celebratingwith friends and family. Now that the actual day arrived, I'm enjoying a nice, relaxing day, soon...