I can’t recall if it was Doris Lessing or Nadine Gordimer who said it: please help me here if you know. Several decades ago, one of them said something that inspires me, as an indie author, in the most discouraging of times. She said (or maybe wrote) something like, “I would continue to write even if I knew my manuscripts would never leave my sock drawer.”
Life is good for me as a writer. I am writing. I am keeping my sock drawer full. I have reason to get out of bed in the morning. I have reason to go to bed content.
These are my ruminations on writing, on story ideas, on being an indie author, and on my own sock drawer. I hope you’ll aways find something interesting here. If you want to discuss, expand on or dissect, leave comments. Let’s make this a give-and-take forum. Be nice.
Author and blogger Scott Michael Powers lives and writes in Orlando, Florida. He traded a long career as a political journalist to write about more reasonable topics, such as UFOs, murders, conspiracies, and ghosts, as a novelist and short story writer.
If the Roswell incident fascinates you like it does me, you need to read The Roswell Swatch. Scott Michael Powers, veteran newspaper journalist has written a fast paced story with all the ingredients, a strong female protagonist, a zany conspiracy partner, government bad guys, and crooked scientists. A perfect Christmas present!
Amazon review of The Roswell Swatch from Robert Cortes
Got this book in time for Christmas and immediately started reading it. I could not put it down and ended up reading it in record time. Scott does a wonderful job in putting it all together for an exciting finish. Can’t wait for the next one.
Amazon review of “The Thirteenth Floor” from Janelle I
Quick reads are often fun when done right! This one nails it in about 20 minutes or so with some fantastic imagery … one quite poetic considering the character’s unsavory transgressions. And the ending leaves the reader to interpret its meaning in a couple of different ways.
Review of The Murder Plague from Christy Cooper-Burnett, author of Passport to Terror
“The Murder Plague is a high stakes dystopian thriller with well developed characters and heart pounding action that will keep you turning the pages. Shocking twists and turns keep you at the edge of your seat until the end. The ‘what if’ in this book scared me in the best possible way. You will remember it long after you read the last page.”
Amazon review of “The Thirteenth Floor” from John Hope
For those who love quirky, little ghost stories, this is a good one. The author’s dark sense of humor shines bright, with sassy dialog and entertaining twists. Highly recommended!
Review of The Murder Plague from Kenneth Pelham, author of Gumshoes, Fangs, Rockets & Spies
“Powers delivers the suspenseful goods in a much too possible tale of viral apocalypse, supported by science and research, and populated by fully realized characters. Scarcely a page goes by without a keen observation, a clever use of language, and big things to think about. I loved this book.”
Review of The Murder Plague from David Buzan, author of In The Lair of Legends
“Ripped-from-the-headlines” thriller goes straight for the jugular. This is a frighteningly believable story that elevates pandemic fears into a sweat-inducing reading experience.”
Amazon review of “The Brazilian Millionaire’s Butler” from Kristin
An intriguing story that asks “whatever happened to…” a famous literary character. Woven around the city of Brazil, Powers tells a tale of deceit and lies, but the real story is, who’s telling the truth in the end?
Amazon review of The Roswell Swatch from Amazon Customer
The interesting title caught my eye….bought it for a travel book….couldn’t put it down…..there were several story lines throughout the book that kept it interesting…and some of the flashbacks brought perspective….sometimes sci fi books can get way out there….this book kept everything within the realm of believability…….can’t wait for Mr. Powers next book.
Review of The Murder Plague from Carla D. Seyler, author of A Place Unmade
“From the very beginning, The Murder Plague conjure a world where no one is safe and even the strong may not survive. Scott Michael Powers tells a frightening and realistic story of how easily life can deteriorate with a careless act. Compelling, three-dimensional characters give substance to a world that has changed beyond recognition. I couldn’t put it down. Excellent read!”
Amazon review of “The Brazilian Millionaire’s Butler” from K Pelham
A luminous American party girl of modest means pursues her dreams, which don’t necessarily include love, with a man of much wealth and little character. Imaginative, moving, and intriguing, this tale follows the efforts of a servant to use his psychic gifts to protect her from the intrigues of her new husband. Scott Michael Powers writes with poise and polish, and gives us a gem of story.
IndiesToday review of The Murder Plague
If you thought living through the Covid pandemic was like a years-long fever dream, get ready to feel that anxiety multiplied tenfold in The Murder Plague. A setting familiar to most readers and a cast of relatable characters give the dramatic novel a disturbingly intimate feel. … The Murder Plague is a chilling bloodbath that you’ll binge from the edge of your seat.”
