Reviews, Reviews, Reviews!
The release of my new young adult fantasy, Temple of Eternity, is now just two weeks away. A half dozen reviews have come back so far, and they are ALL positive. Check out the first review, from Diane Donovan at Donovan's Literary Services / Midwest Book Review. In...
Writers Retreat
One of my favorite places to write is at my mother's vacation home in the Rancho Mirage desert. I wrote much of Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy here, as well as big portions of Temple of Eternity. Yesterday, i spoke with the Pulpwood Queen, Kathy L. Murphy, who...
Pulpwood Queen Interview – Feather Your Nest!
Kathy: Scott, you will be my my very first Pulpwood Queen “Feather Your Nest: blog for September. Tell me how we each came into each other’s view.
Scott: I met Kathy through my former publicist and current publisher, Shari Stauch. After getting Kathy a copy of my debut novel, “Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy”, Shari arranged for me to speak on a panel at the 2020 Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend. It was such an amazing event, full of so many interesting speakers and awesome events, (omg, loved the Big Hair Ball!). One of the biggest highlights for me was meeting Kathy after my panel and discussing with her our mutual love of books as well as our passion for education and your literacy initiatives.
Temple of Eternity – In the News!
Hi guys. Lots of exciting stuff going on! Last night, my new young adult fantasy, Temple of Eternity, was mentioned in the news! Check out this youtube video of Shari Stauch - owner of Main Street Reads in Charleston, SC - in conversation with Layla Gulen of Fox 24...
Video Trailer – Temple of Eternity
I am super excited to share the amazing trailer for my new young adult adventure, Temple of Eternity, which is a sequel to the award-winning series debut, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy. I worked on this video personally, helping to curate the images, as well as...
Cover Reveal!
Hello everyone. I know it's been a while. I hope you're all ready for some exciting news, because I have some to share. My new young adult fantasy, Temple of Eternity, is due out Sept 24th! This story picks up where Jade Academy left off, but makes for a great read...
It’s A Wrap!
I just wrapped up final edits for my second book, Temple of Eternity. After going through the entire book twice in the last few weeks, I am super excited about all of the hard work and changes that have gone into this project. In my estimation, it is truly...
Reading Deals
Reviews are essential to the success of any book. As such, most authors beg and plead their readers to post even a few words along with a star rating. I am no exception. Having previously asked all my friends and family, I am now running a promo through a service that...
BookLife Review
Just got a nice review from the BookLife Prize for my first novel, Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy. Here's a couple of excerpts: a fast-paced adventure with many twists that will keep readers intrigued and hooked. The prose is pulsing with positive, high levels of...
25 Authors and What They’re Most Looking Forward to Doing When Social Distancing is Lifted
I am pleased to be part of a recent article about what authors are looking forward to the most once social distancing is lifted. I think it goes without saying that we all miss being physically close to one another. Prior to this pandemic, I never realized how much I...