Interview With Author Scott Semegran
Originally posted by the NFReads.com website on October 09, 2019
Please introduce yourself and your book(s)!
My name is Scott Semegran and I’m an award-winning writer of (mostly) humorous literary fiction. I am also a published cartoonist, but I prefer writing fiction these days. Here is a list of my books:
To Squeeze a Prairie Dog: An American Novel
Simon Adventures Boxed Set
Sammie & Budgie (Simon Adventures Book 3)
Boys: Stories about Bullies, Jobs, and Other Unpleasant Rites of Passage from Boyhood to Manhood
The Spectacular Simon Burchwood (Simon Adventures Book 2)
The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood (Simon Adventures Book 1)
Modicum: Stories, Musings, and Cartoons
Mr. Grieves
What is/are the real-life story(ies) behind your book(s)?
Many of my stories are set in Texas (my home state) and are inspired by true-life events, although fictionalized. I find great satisfaction in writing stories set in Texas.
What inspires/inspired your creativity?
My creativity is inspired by my consumption of other works of art i.e. music, film, literature, comics, art, etc. Also, my time with friends and family is a great form of inspiration for me.
