Mud and Honey follows Nate, a grieving farm owner weathered by loss, as his crumbling northern Wisconsin farm is upended by Laurie, a preacher’s...
Scott McMillan, a Wisconsin native, traded his early love for the arts for a high-stakes career in engineering, serving a decade in the Air Force and working on covert tech projects that could rival any spy thriller. With a knack for spinning truth into spellbinding tales, he now channels the fascinating traits of people he’s met across 36 countries and nearly every U.S. state into unforgettable characters. From shadowy government labs to vibrant global cities, his stories weave vivid settings drawn from a life of globe-trotting. Now settled in sunny Florida after three decades in snowy Colorado, this dog lover crafts gripping thrillers, horror, urban fantasy, and heart-stirring romances that linger like whispers in the dark.
Scott McMillan, a Wisconsin native, traded his early love for the arts for a high-stakes career in engineering, serving a decade in the Air Force and working on covert tech projects that could rival any spy thriller. With a knack for spinning truth into spellbinding tales, he now channels the fascinating traits of people he’s met across 36 countries and nearly every U.S. state into unforgettable characters. From shadowy government labs to...
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Mud and Honey follows Nate, a grieving farm owner weathered by loss, as his crumbling northern Wisconsin farm is upended by Laurie, a preacher’s kid with messy ideas and a wild heart. Chaos turns into community, creating a menagerie of hope that uplifts everyone it touches. Laurie breathes life into mud and Nate’s straight lines into curves,...
Long Deep Smolder
Meet Colt Taylor Thornbrook, a rugged firefighter with Southern charm, haunted by loss, and Brynn Ashley Smoak, a fiercely independent nurse tired of broken trust. When Colt moves into an apartment in her building, their worlds collide—sparks flying amid wood carvings, late-night confessions, and a dance of desire in Key West. But when a deadly...
The Eye of the Storm
A brutal Colorado storm turns a singles camping event into a fight for survival for Trevor, a quiet man with secrets, and Emily, a fierce lawyer craving something real. When floodwaters strand them, a desperate plea pulls them into the fragile shelter of a tent—where warmth becomes a dangerous spark. But as the storm fades, shadows of hidden...
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Mud and Honey follows Nate, a grieving farm owner weathered by loss, as his crumbling northern Wisconsin farm is upended by Laurie, a preacher’s kid with messy ideas and a wild...
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Hello and welcome to my new website! I’m thrilled to share my passion for writing with you through this platform. This first post is all about introducing myself, my writing, and what you can expect from this space.
Who I Am
I’m Scott McMillan, a repressed writer caught up by life and the necessity of making a living as an engineer. All my life, I have loved creating art: woodwork, art pieces, and writing. Writing was less tangible and had such a long lead time for satisfaction that it always...