Scott Michael Powers

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

  • Cover revealed for Disposable Girl and Other Tales of Brutality and Wonder

    Cover revealed for Disposable Girl and Other Tales of Brutality and Wonder

    I’m counting on people to judge my book by its cover.

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  • Cover revealed for The Space Coast Tatler

    Cover revealed for The Space Coast Tatler

    A little bit humorous, a little bit adventurous, a little bit bloody.

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  • Publication set for Tales of Brutality and Wonder

    Publication set for Tales of Brutality and Wonder

    A short story collection featuring “Disposable Girl” and other tales.

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  • Publication set for my next Great American Novel

    Publication set for my next Great American Novel

    The Space Coast Tatler.

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  • A defense of the 8,000-word short story

    A defense of the 8,000-word short story

    Just imagine all the incredible short stories that can’t make those cuts.

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  • Joyce Carol Oates v. Elon Musk: A battle for our times

    Joyce Carol Oates v. Elon Musk: A battle for our times

    Arts and humanities versus STEM is a battle that should have been waged 30 years ago.

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  • AI is dangerous, but at least it’s inept

    AI is dangerous, but at least it’s inept

    Their machines would be clueless about matters of the heart and soul.

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  • Why No Kings might have been a bust

    Why No Kings might have been a bust

    Organizers should take notice of the numbers who left early.

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