Scott Michael Powers

sock drawer of dreams

Dance like no one is watching? Sing like no one is listening? Write like no one is reading.

I write these ruminations on writing as if they’re destined only for my sock drawer.

To paraphrase the great Walter O’Reilly, werewolves are people too, you know. Yet, where can werewolves go once they tire

Let’s rename “Banned Books Week,” to be “Buy Banned Books Week”

I wish to make a modest proposal for a simple act of resistance. I propose this to all who love

Barnes & Noble’s trademark problem for indie authors

Back in the teens, when the Wawa gas station chain initially expanded into the Florida market, one of the first

The unspeakable outside the gates

I recently read a mostly excellent blog post about all the scammers preying on indie authors. The post and others

On the Morning After the Retirement of the Baby Boomers’ Generation

Some inexplicable notion caused me to pull Joan Didion’s The White Album from a shelf, open it, and randomly flip

From Algonquin Round Table to Alvarium Experiment

I am privileged, lucky, and ever so grateful to be a member of an amazing little writers’ group we call

The Murder Plague strikes gold

My darling little dystopian novel The Murder Plague won gold—first place—in the mixed-genre category at the Florida Writers Association's Royal

50 questions for indie authors to ask

I’ve reached the point as an independent author where I recognize how much I don’t know about my profession as

The sock drawer of dreams

I can’t recall if it was Doris Lessing or Nadine Gordimer who said it: please help me here if you

‘The Road,’ ‘Handmaiden,’ Pulse and the dystopian novelist’s job

An interview about my latest novel The Murder Plague has been released on the podcast "Florida Book Club," exploring that

Murder, rockets, ghosts, terrorists, nukes & beach babes

My next novel—The Space Coast Out-of-This World News & Herald-Tribune—now is far enough along for me to start promoting it.

The tragedy of Capote’s failed revenge against ‘swans’

On the Hulu streaming network right now there are two features about Truman Capote—FEUD: Capote vs. the Swans from FX,

‘The Murder Plague’ unleashed on the world

At a press conference that drew more than 30 people Feb. 1, I launched "The Murder Plague", unleashing my new

Hustlers in the woods of indie publishing

I’m reminded all the time that when I changed careers late last year, going from journalist to independent novelist, I

Is it indie bookstores versus indie authors?

The world of book publishing and book retailing is battered by many disruptive industry dynamics, leaving so many of the

Writers reading between the lines of rejection

For a brief, shining moment in the fall of 2023, writers of the world united in revolt against the tyrannical

On Vonnegut, a Sweathog and literacy

(This was originally published by the Florida Writers Foundation.) In a public high school in the Midwest, mid-1970s: Something I

Versipellis Nemora: The Light Fantastic 2

About

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.

Amazon review The Roswell Swatch from Mary Jane

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!

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 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.

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.”

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!”

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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!