The Phantastical Tale of Aster And His Red Gem

Death: the only certainty. Someone should really do something about it. 
 
There seemed no escape from grief after Aster witnessed the death of his mother, until he discovered a talent for crafting ediable delights. The praise for his savory creations and pleasant confections gave him reprieve from sorrow.
 
When a strange gem comes to light, Aster is drawn away from his calm life cooking at the local tavern. Trading culinary conjurations for elemental incantations, Aster learns to wield new magic as he helps keep the world from being ripped apart by the machinations of a powerful and ambtious practicioner of the darkest magic.
 
Venture into the far corners of the land called Thuidium where fantastical creatures lurk, danger awaits, and magic abounds.

Scott ventured into the realm of writing in the second grade, when tasked by his teacher to create a short story (complete with illustrations). This assignment birthed a love for the written word, and for story telling. There have been many attempts since. Now, Scott has transitioned from hobbyist to professional author. He was raised in Sacramento, CA. He received a bachelor's degree in communication studies with an emphasis in public relations. A position in social media marketing was his attempt to reconcile the love writing with a need to be "practical". After being laid-off, practicality was thrown aside and the dream became a goal. Scott now resides in Salt Lake City, UT managing a sock store and writes and improves his craft.