Scott Mebus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scott Mebus
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| Born | November 28, 1974 Middletown, New York, U.S. |
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| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Comic novel, Urban Fantasy, Middle-grade |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Spouse | Kristina Grish (2007 - 2019) |
Scott Mebus (born November 28, 1974) is an American writer, composer, and playwright. He is best known for his exciting "Gods of Manhattan" series, which are fantasy books for young readers. Scott Mebus also writes books for adults and creates music for plays.
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Scott Mebus's Early Life and School
Scott Mebus was born on November 28, 1974. He grew up in Middletown, New York, in the United States.
For his high school years, Scott attended Hackley School. He graduated from there in 1992. After high school, he went to Wesleyan University. He studied English and earned his degree from Wesleyan.
What Scott Mebus Did Before Writing
Before becoming a full-time writer, Scott Mebus worked as a producer at MTV. MTV is a famous TV channel known for music videos and reality shows.
At MTV, Scott helped create popular programs. Some of the shows he worked on include The Tom Green Show and The Real World. He also worked on MTV Yoga. After some time, he decided to leave MTV to focus on his passion for writing.
Books by Scott Mebus
Scott Mebus has written several books for different age groups. He is especially known for his fantasy series for kids.
Children's Books
Scott Mebus is famous for his "Gods of Manhattan" series. These books are exciting urban fantasy stories. They are perfect for readers aged 12-15.
- Gods of Manhattan (2008)
- Spirits in the Park (2009)
- The Sorcerer's Secret (2010)
Books for Adults
Scott Mebus has also written two novels for adult readers.
- Booty Nomad (2004)
- The Big Happy (2006)
Musicals by Scott Mebus
Besides writing books, Scott Mebus is also a talented composer and playwright. This means he writes music and stories for stage plays called musicals.
- Tarnish (2001): This was his first musical. It was shown at the NY International Fringe Festival.
- No Sympathy For The Wolf (2018): His most recent musical also debuted at the NY International Fringe Festival.
Scott Mebus also composed the theme song for a TV show. It was for the Discovery Channel Kids program called Outward Bound.
