Scott Spencer

Author

Scott Spencer is an American novelist and short-story writer. He is best known for his books, such as Endless Love, Waking the Dead, and A Ship Made of Paper. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have been adapted into films. In the early years of his career, Spencer wrote for TV shows, such as NBC’s The A-Team, and his novels have also been successfully adapted for the big screen. He has been a contributor to The New Yorker and Nomad Magazine, among other publications. Spencer’s works focus on the consequences of human passion. He often explores the complex emotions of love, fear, loneliness, jealousy, and loss in his writings. His characters are often left feeling desperate and nearly hopeless, as they struggle to make life choices that could forever alter the course of their future. Scott Spencer has won multiple awards, including the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and the O. Henry Award. He was a U.S. National Book Award Finalist for Waking the Dead in 2002. In addition, he has been nominated for the Prix Femina Étranger and the PEN/Faulkner Award. His latest book, The Secret Goldfish, was published in 2020. In the book, Spencer fully explores the complex emotions of a young girl and the friendship that will unlock the secrets of her life. This is a beautiful and powerful read and a perfect example of Spencer’s skills as a writer.