Scott Matheson

Scott is the author of The Dreamer (2nd Edition), a young adult fantasy adventure and prequel to the Healer of the Rift series. As a former school crisis counselor, he credits young people for being the heartbeat of his writing.

The author is also releasing a new memoir honoring students who persevered through tragedy, trauma, and loss. Whiskey and Water: Unwanted Lessons in Life is a raw, personal account of how students helped him unearth and heal from his own experience with childhood abuse. A book honoring young people's wisdom and what they can teach us all.