Scott Semegran

Find my latest novels wherever you buy books! Three humorous novels about the power of friendship and a YA adventure set in the 80s, you'll certainly be entertained. All available in paperback, eBook, & audiobook! Links in the comments 👇

Comic book mail: Amazing Spider-Man #184. Sep 1978. Writer: Marv Wolfman. Penciler: Ross Andru. "White Dragon! Red Death!" Betty Brant broke up with Ned and she has her sights on Peter! So they go out for Chinese food. Battling the White Dragon later, Spidey is hung over burning oil, ready to die.

If I hear someone say "It is what it is" one more time, I'm going to explode!

My latest newsletter! Give it a read, especially if you're drinking coffee while petting your cat. scottsemegran.substack.com/p/october-20...

In modern parlance, John Steinbeck was shook. I relate. Writers are a sensitive bunch like delicate flowers in the path of a tornado, the tornado being his helpful and supportive editor.

Very sad news for so many great editorial employees and contracted writers. This will bring down imprints under their umbrella like Counter Point and Soft Skull. The Catapult union was busted before it could even start to support the employees; they're being denied employment by the new owner.

Well, what do you know? An award for "books" written with AI assistance. Kind of like you-know-who winning a "peace" prize. 💩 🏆

We voted early! Get out and vote, y'all! I've never seen a line for early voting before like today, but we got it done. Here I am with my wife and two of my kiddos. My other two kiddos voted in Dallas and Houston. ☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️

I've never related to Steinbeck more than reading his diatribe on hard vs soft pencils and the relentless dawdling he commits to BEFORE actually writing fiction. LOL #writerscommunity

We can't impeach, prosecute, remove, and disqualify him fast enough. It's maddening!

Today in Texas is the first day for early voting. If you want change then get out and vote. Let's do this!

Started this novel today. So excited to jump in! I need some humor right now. @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social

Having read East of Eden this past summer (I loved it by the way), I'm now in a deep dive. Nerding out, as they say. See you on the flip side.

Comic book mail: Amazing Spider-Man #82. Mar 1970. Writer: Stan Lee. Penciler: John Romita Sr. "And then came Electro!" After cleaning his Spidey suit at a laundromat & feeling sorry for himself, Peter decides that Spidey making a late-night TV appearance will get him money. Then Electro attacks!

A lovely interview with actor Hoon Lee who is the emotional center of the East of Eden mini-series. www.esquire.com/entertainmen...

I give Goodreads new rating system .25 stars and a fat 👎

Some excellent stuff for writers to ruminate about in this article. For instance, Steinbeck had long been plagued by self-doubt and insecurity about his writing abilities, and thought his writing was crap. That's wild to me! He's a master storyteller. #writerscommunity

Woody and Buzz on the run... AGAIN!!!

After reading two contemporary novels, I'm back to one of my favorites, John Steinbeck. Once I read this one, then I'll have read all of his books. It's been a great journey for me! I love so many of his novels: Tortilla Flat, The Grapes of Wrath, Cannery Row, East of Eden. Have you read this novel?

If ICE is shooting Door Dash drivers, poets, and nurses in your community, then it's not about immigration or safety. It's fascism. Vote them out this November!

Abolish ICE

Comic book mail: Amazing Spider-Man #256. Sep 1984. Writer: Tom DeFalco. Penciler: Ron Frenz. "Introducing... Puma!" A feline-heavy issue with Black Cat and her new bad-luck powers and the introduction of Puma, a Native American supervillain. Black Cat has been helping Peter with photos, too.

I'm in the wrong timeline to be a writer. 🤦 #writerscommunity

Lovely interview with Emily St John Mandel #writerscommunity

My TBR list said "Don't you dare buy another book!" But the book lover in me couldn't resist!

Some of my fave back issues in my collection are Marvel Team-Up #1-4 with covers drawn by Gil Kane! Kane's style is dramatic and weird, and I love them! The series showed potential in the first dozen issues, then seemed to lose steam later on except for a great Claremont and Byrne run. Sigh...

I'm working on a film project that may or may not ever see the light of day, but I'm SO EXCITED to be putting in the work! #writerscommunity

RT if you’ve never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.

The hot device that attaches to your phone for people who can't stay off their phone so they can read on another device that's attached to their phone that won't receive notifications from their phone. Not sure why these people can't just turn off notifications or buy a paperback 🤷‍♂️

Happy Labor Day! If you're working today, then I appreciate you! Everyone should be off for Labor Day. 🤔

Watched this tonight. Fab!

RIP Gloria Steinem

While the good things in life are getting more expensive i.e. books, movies, everything, remember: your local library's got your back! Find all of my books, eBooks, and audiobooks at the Austin Public Library! Get an enhanced library card as a second form of govt ID. APL rocks! Get your card today!

Comic book mail: Amazing Spider-Man #239. Apr 1983. Writer: Roger Stern. Penciler: John Romita Jr. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Hobgoblin gloats about how all of the major newspaper will be carrying stories about his work. Oh, how times have changed! Great cover by John Romita, Jr.!

My wife just informed me that she's read posts with people explaining that they use the Keurig machines in their hotel rooms to quickly rinse their thong underwear with hot water. As if I needed another reason to NOT make coffee in my hotel rooms. I just can't even ...

Now that I'm done writing and editing fiction for the next few weeks, I've decided to revisit a classic Nintendo game. Which should I jump into: Warioland 4 or Donkey Kong?

Right now, you can own 4 of my eBooks for less than $5. That's cheaper than one Starbucks latte! What a deal. Whether on Bookshop or Amazon, Apple or Kobo, buy them now before the end of the month. Thank you! Start here:

Milo the Cat came to visit me yesterday. He belongs to a neighbor down the street. He likes to hang out on my front porch and sploot in the shade. He's a sweet boy. 😻

RIP Dolly Parton 😢

Nothing like being invited to be a featured author at a book festival and replying with my acceptance! It feels amazing when it happens. A definite "pinch me" moment. #writerscommunity

I graduated the year Daniel Johnston painted this on the side of the long-gone Sound Exchange record store. 1993. A good year for music fans. So strange to see this section of the wall still standing, the rest of the building long since knocked down. Hi, how are you? Feeling ok, my dude.

You can support libraries and authors by checking out books and audiobooks from your local library! All of my books, eBooks, and audiobooks are at the Austin Public Library !!! You can checkout paperbacks and hardcovers and use the Libby or Hoopla apps for eBooks and audiobook! 🤓📚🎧