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 on November 28, 1974, is an American writer, musician, and playwright. He is known for writing books, creating music, and writing plays for the stage. He has written books for both adults and children.
One of his most popular works is the children's urban fantasy series called "Gods of Manhattan." He has also composed music for TV shows, like the theme song for the Discovery Channel Kids program Outward Bound.
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About Scott Mebus
Scott Mebus grew up in New York. He has always been interested in telling stories, whether through books, music, or plays.
Early Life and Education
Scott Mebus went to Hackley School and finished there in 1992. After that, he studied English at Wesleyan University. He earned his degree from Wesleyan University.
His Career Journey
Before becoming a full-time writer, Scott Mebus worked as a producer at MTV. He helped create shows like The Tom Green Show and The Real World. He later left MTV to focus on his writing career.
Books by Scott Mebus
Scott Mebus has written several books. He has written stories for grown-ups and exciting fantasy books for young readers.
Books for Young Readers
His most famous books for kids are part of the "Gods of Manhattan" series. These books are about a secret world of gods and spirits hidden in New York City.
- Gods of Manhattan (2008)
- Spirits in the Park (2009)
- The Sorcerer's Secret (2010)
Books for Adults
Scott Mebus has also written novels for adult readers. These include:
- Booty Nomad (2004)
- The Big Happy (2006)
Short Stories
He has also contributed short stories to collections. One of his short stories is:
- Bull In The Heather in Noise edited by Peter Wild (2009)
Musicals and Music
Besides writing books, Scott Mebus is also a talented composer and playwright. He writes music and stories for stage plays called musicals.
Stage Musicals
He has created two musicals that have been performed at the NY International Fringe Festival.
- Tarnish (2001)
- No Sympathy For The Wolf (2018)
Music for Television
Scott Mebus also composed the main song for the Discovery Channel Kids show Outward Bound. This shows his skill in creating music for different types of media.
