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Scott Semegran

Biography

Scott Semegran is an award-winning writer of nine books. BlueInk Review described him best as “a gifted writer, with a wry sense of humor.” His latest novel, The Codger and the Sparrow (TCU Press), is a comical yet moving story about a 65-year-old widower’s unlikely friendship with a 16-year-old troublemaker. His eight previous books include The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island, which was the first place winner for Middle-Grade/Young Adult fiction in the 2021 Writer’s Digest Book Awards, and To Squeeze a Prairie Dog, which was the winner of the 2020 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Medal for Humor. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife. They have four kids, two cats, and a dog. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English.

Scott Semegran is co-host of the web series Austin Liti Limits along with fellow award-winning writer Larry Brill.

Where to find Scott Semegran online

Website: https://scottsemegran.com

Series

Simon Adventures by
The Adventures of Simon Burchwood
The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood
Price: $2.99 USD.
The Spectacular Simon Burchwood
Price: $2.99 USD.
Sammie & Budgie
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 82,060. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Thriller & Suspense
William and his friends should be having a blast. Instead, they are hounded by the Thousand Oaks Gang and their leader, Bloody Billy. A gripping suspense story with adventure and danger, tinged with humorous banter between the four friends, the middle schoolers face certain death without adults to protect them from the unrelenting natural elements and wild creatures that lurk around the lake.
To Squeeze a Prairie Dog: An American Novel by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 84,370. Language: English. Published: February 1, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
This is the story of a sincere young man from a small town who joins a government agency. His quirky coworkers discover a computer glitch, saving the State of Texas millions, but the crotchety governor and a curious reporter threaten to ruin their lives. This is an American tale—part fable, part satire, and part comedy—revealing that camaraderie amongst friends wins the day over evil intentions.
Sammie & Budgie by
Series: Simon Adventures. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 112,820. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Sammie & Budgie is a quirky, mystical tale of a self-doubting IT nerd and his young son, who possesses the gift of foresight.The novel explores the bond between a caring father and his children, one affected by his own thorny relationship with his surly father, and the connection he has with his sweet son is thicker than blood, going to the place where dreams are conceived and realized.
Boys: Stories about Bullies, Jobs, and Other Unpleasant Rites of Passage from Boyhood to Manhood by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 69,390. Language: English. Published: August 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
These are the stories of three boys living in Texas: one growing up, one dreaming, and one fighting to stay alive in the face of destitution. There is second-grader William, 15-year-old Sam, and 21-year-old Seff, all trying to make their way on their own terms. These stories are told with heart, humor, and an uncompromising look at what it meant to grow up in Texas during the 80s and 90s.
The Spectacular Simon Burchwood by
Series: Simon Adventures. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 79,070. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
Simon Burchwood's life is a complete disaster. His literary career is in shambles. When he learns that his ex-wife abruptly moves to Dallas with his children, he embarks on a crazy road trip with a nerdy coworker and a hitchhiking punk rock girl and discovers the inspiration he desperately needs for his new literary masterpiece. Take another trip with the one and only Simon Burchwood.
The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood by
Series: Simon Adventures. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,720. Language: English. Published: September 30, 2009 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
On his way to New York to celebrate his impending literary success, Simon Burchwood is the prototypical American careerist. But a quick detour to Montgomery, Alabama to visit a childhood friend sends Simon on a bizarre journey, challenging his hopes and dreams of becoming a famous writer. This is a character study that delves into the psyche of a man who desperately tries to redefine himself.

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