Scott Sommer (February 20, 1951 – November 18, 1993) was an American author.
He graduated from Columbia High School (1969) and
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University (abbrevriated OWU) is a private university, private Liberal arts colleges in the United States, liberal arts college in Delaware, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1842 by Methodist leaders and Ohio Valley, Centra ...
(1973). Sommer was the author of four novels and one collection of short stories.
He was the screenwriter of the film ''
CrissCross'' starring
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television. In a career spanning six decades, she has received ...
. His novel ''Nearing's Grace'' was made into the 2005 feature film ''
Nearing Grace''. He appeared as an extra in ''
Crossing Delancey
''Crossing Delancey'' is a 1988 American romantic comedy film adapted by Susan Sandler from her play of the same name, and directed by Joan Micklin Silver. It stars Amy Irving and Peter Riegert. The film also features performances from Reiz ...
'' and ''
Knots Landing
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''.
The Writer's Voice offered the "Scott Sommer Fiction Award" annually until 1999. The winner received $1,000 and a special reading.
Books published
* 1979 - ''Nearing's Grace''
* 1981 - ''Lifetime'' (short stories)
* 1982 - ''Last Resort''
* 1985 - ''Hazzard's Head''
* 1989 - ''Still Lives''
References
External links
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1951 births
1993 deaths
20th-century American novelists
20th-century American short story writers
American male screenwriters
Ohio Wesleyan University alumni
20th-century American male writers
20th-century American screenwriters