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Scott Nagele

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Scott Nagele grew up in the Mohawk Valley of New York State. He now lives in Michigan with his wife and three sons. Scott’s writing has been published in Berkeley Fiction Review and other literary journals. His novels are: The Other Place, Temp: Life in the Stagnant Lane, A Housefly in Autumn, and Wasted Moons. He is also author of the short story collection, A Smile Through a Tear. Scott also blogs about his experiences as a writer and a father.

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Scott Nagele Thanks for the question, Monika. Throughout school and into young adulthood, I was an avid short story writer. At a certain point I needed to prove to…moreThanks for the question, Monika. Throughout school and into young adulthood, I was an avid short story writer. At a certain point I needed to prove to myself that I could write novels. It was very daunting, but I learned that by taking it one page at a time, I could write longer fiction. Thus, was born my first full-length book. Several more followed - some published, some not. But the first one was a breakthrough.(less)
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The Other Place

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A Housefly in Autumn

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Wasted Moons: Man versus 1997

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The Message

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The spirit is unwilling

Every so often, our schools have “Spirit Week.” Students are encouraged to dress within a common guideline each day.  I’m unsure what spirits they’re conjuring, but it hardly seems like school spirit. One day is for wearing school colors, but the other four could more accurately be termed “Dress Up Week.” Our older two boys […]
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