Paul John Scott is an award-winning journalist and author who lives in Minnesota. His bylines include the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, Details, Outside, Men's Journal, Men's Health, Ski, Skiing, Runner's World, the Rochester Post-Bulletin and the Star Tribune. His work has been recognized with a National Magazine Award and by the Minnesota Newspaper Association. His first novel, Malcharist, was published by Samizdat House in 2020. He is currently working on a second novel.