Scott Sommer Explained

Scott Sommer (February 20, 1951 – November 18, 1993) was an American author.^[1] He graduated from Columbia High School (1969) and Ohio Wesleyan University (1973). Sommer was the author of four novels and one collection of short stories.

He was the screenwriter of the film CrissCross starring Goldie Hawn. His novel Nearing's Grace was made into the 2005 feature film Nearing Grace.^[2] He appeared as an extra in Crossing Delancey and Knots Landing.

The Writer's Voice offered the "Scott Sommer Fiction Award" annually until 1999. The winner received $1,000 and a special reading.

Books published

• 1979 - Nearing's Grace^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}
• 1981 - Lifetime (short stories)^{[7] [8] [9] [10]}
• 1982 - Last Resort^{[11] [12]}
• 1985 - Hazzard's Head^[13]
• 1989 - Still Lives^{[14] [15] [16]}

Notes and References

1. News: Collins. Glenn. Scott Sommer, 42, A Novelist Known For Odd Characters. September 16, 2021. The New York Times. November 18, 1993.
2. News: Kern. Laura. Stuck in Suburban New Jersey, Searching for the Meaning of Life. September 18, 2021. The New York Times. October 13, 2006.
3. News: Buck. Mason. Notable: ’’Nearing’s Grace’’. October 23, 1979. The Los Angeles Times. September 12, 2021. 12. Newspapers.com.
4. News: McCamy. Jean. Review of ’’Nearing’s Grace’’. May 4, 1980. The Raleigh News and Observer. September 16, 2021. 6-IV. Newspapers.com.
5. News: Miner. Tom. Dropping Out, Tuning In, Switching On. October 12, 1980. The Sacramento Bee. September 16, 2021. Forum-4. Newspapers.com.
6. News: Bailey. Hilary. Mixing history and pleasure. September 11, 1980. The Guardian (London). September 16, 2021. 6-IV. Newspapers.com.
7. News: Baumbach. Jonathan. Among Fallen Innocents. September 16, 2021. The New York Times. 7BR. April 12, 1981.
8. News: Browsing. August 30, 1981. Chicago Tribune. September 17, 2021. sec. 7,4. Newspapers.com.
9. News: He suspends reality to create a world of anxiety. Moore. Susan. June 21, 1981. Detroit Free Press. September 17, 2021. 5B. Newspapers.com.
10. Scott Sommer. September 27, 2021. The Writer's Almanac. WNYC. August 11, 1981.
11. News: Sommer's 'Last Resort' offers quick thrills, long-range results. Hall. Mike. April 11, 1982. Clarion-Ledger. September 18, 2021. 6F. Newspapers.com.
12. News: A writer who understands his generation absolutely. Gilliland. Gail. July 4, 1982. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. September 18, 2021. 7E. Newspapers.com.
13. News: Tanenhaus. Sam. That Familiar Shambles, the American Male. September 27, 2021. The New York Times. BR9. October 27, 1985.
14. News: Strokes of whimsy mark 'Still Lives'. Booth. Ken. August 17, 1989. The Orlando Sentinel. September 27, 2021. E3. Newspapers.com.
15. News: He's — himself. Peters. Barry. July 9, 1989. Dayton Daily News. September 27, 2021. 7C. Newspapers.com.
16. News: Choice in recent fiction. July 23, 1989. The Anniston [Alabama] Star. September 27, 2021. 4D. Newspapers.com.