Scott’s Blog

  • Character & Plot

    Introduction Not only do I write books but I also review books. Since 2017, I have read and reviewed 144 books for a book review website called Readers Favorite. Separately, I’ve read and reviewed 50 or 60 books that were not connected to Readers Favorite. These were books I read for fun and then reviewed, Read more

  • Find Me on Substack

    I’m now putting out weekly newsletters through Substack. I’ll be focusing most of my writing energy there rather than on this blog. I would be honored if you, my blog readers, would follow me to Substack and subscribe. All it requires from you is to go to scottcahan.substack.com and put in your email. That’s all Read more

  • Inspired by a Movie, Again!

    It happened again. I watched a movie a few nights ago that inspired me in my fiction writing. One scene in particular brought tears to my eyes and made me feel all warm inside. By the time the closing credits rolled across my TV screen my mind was already churning about how I could add Read more

  • My Next Novel – Crash Planet

    My Writing Goals for 2024 I’ve set 3 goals for my writing career in 2024. Keep in mind I am still writing in my spare time. There are plenty of writers out there who can crank out 3 or 4 or 10 books each year, but that’s not me. I hope that someday I will Read more

  • My Top 100 Songs of All Time

    My Top 100 Songs of All Time

    I just turned 60 and wanted to do something fun to celebrate. I’m kind of a nerd about the music I like, so this is what I chose to do. Of course, I also had a party with my family that was really awesome, but this is more of a private treat. I’ve been a Read more

  • Starlite – Book Review

    Starlite – Book Review

    Starlite, by Jonathan Latt, is a space opera science fiction novel with a healthy dose of humor. The tone is closer to Guardians of the Galaxy than Star Wars. The story centers around Bevil Cyrex, a young man from a good family who spends more time flying through space in his beloved spaceship than staying Read more