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Researching for my novel, Paper Boats, was as every bit of fun as it was to write it. The photo posted here of me was taken by a farmer on his land in the Polish countryside early in the morning. I think this was 2007. If you follow my blog posts, you may remember a month or so ago I posted a map of Otto’s travels (Otto, for those that don’t know, is the main character in my book). I’m not the kind of writer who sits home and dives into books and attacks the internet doing re

Goodreads and Amazon reviewers continue to share their experiences reading Paper Boats, my breakout historical fiction adventure novel. This week, I received a new review from someone who loved the book on Goodreads and rated it 5 stars. It is this type of response from readers that motivates me to continue writing and creating original work. If you haven't already, please share your own review of Paper Boats - positive or negative, I enjoy getting the feedback! Here is the l

I was given this book, “Princess Elizabeth’s Spy” by Susan Elia MacNeal by a friend who knows I am a history buff. As much as I read, I didn’t realize this was book two of a series (thus far of six) about a character, Maggie Hope. Reviews seem mixed from readers on Goodreads, but the award-winning, best-selling author. Nonetheless, I enjoyed this book. I like strong, intelligent, female characters and the era in which this book is set, is particularly interesting. Many reader

I received an inspirational email from a fellow author who extended to me his supportive words of encouragement and good-cheer. I love those kinds of emails! This writer had read Paper Boats and was impressed by the “unorthodox” writing and unique “flavor” (his words) in how I tackled my novel in regard to a historical fiction piece of work. He went on to say it expanded the traditional and typical way of handling this genre and that he was happy to see someone pushing the bo

Friday is supposed to be for sharing what book I’m reading, but I’m in the zone writing my new novel, The Doll Maker, and haven’t had much time to do much else. Now I say I’m writing, but what often happens my silly kitty cat wants to sit right on top of me and hang out. It’s taxing enough to write without having to give attention to the cat. I must say, she does create a warm lap on this cold, drizzly spring day, so in regard to that her companionship is delightfully welcom

Watch the first episode of Erndell Scott's Question and Answer Series, as he discusses his writing style and character development in the breakout historical fiction adventure novel, 'Paper Boats.' Do you have a question about 'Paper Boat' or the author? Send your questions to contact@erndellscott.com to have Erndell Scott post an answer. #erndellscott #video #paperboats #historicalfiction #adventure #characters #otto #writing #writingstyle #question #answer

As many of my readers and fans may have guessed, I read books of all types, non-fiction, fiction, genre, crime, science fiction, etc. For me, as a writer, I receive inspiration from all forms of writing, and really, all forms of art. It keeps me fresh, relevant and way ahead of trends! This week I’ve chosen to read, Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys. Most readers know of her work and I’m no exception. What I fancy about her writing, specifically in regard to, Salt to the Sea,

The photo above is of me, Erndell Scott, as a child. I am often asked if Otto and I share similarities. Many readers remark on how smart and intelligent Otto was at such a young age. They accept this in him but they do find it interesting, if not surprising. I think when you spend as much time as I did writing Otto you form a bond and you can’t help to put yourself into your characters. We share the same curiosity and the same innocence about the world in many respects, but a

The overall theme in my novel, Paper Boats, is the idea of acceptance. It’s a topic I’m passionate about and one I explain in further detail when I give talks and speeches. Look around us in our world today; tolerance is shattering as it always has in history, which leads to actions usually in the form of violence. I don’t need to rattle off the places in the world this is happening. It’s written all over the newspaper and on television. So what’s the alternative? It’s accept

I’m reading a wonderful book by Ivan Rendall titled, Spitfire: Icon of a Nation. In my novel Paper Boats, Otto, the main character, comes across a few of these British beauties while on his journey. The writer offers a ton of history and information, mixed with drama and stories about the people who designed, serviced and flew the airplane, which fought so gallantly during WWII. Pilots loved its speed, responsiveness and growl of its engine. It’s no surprise it was soon adopt