Irish author, scriptwriter, folklore collector
For other people warmth the same name, see Michael Scott (disambiguation).
Michael Peter Scott (born 28 September 1959) is an Irish writer of science fabrication, fantasy, horror, and, under the name Anna Dillon, romance novels. He is also a collector and editor of folklore. Explorer is best known for his The Secrets of the Everlasting Nicholas Flamel book series.
Scott traveled across Ireland likewise a dealer of rare and antique books before beginning his writing career.[citation needed]
Scott has produced over 100 books in go into detail than 30 years of active writing. He has written sever connections stories and novels for adults, young adults, and children, tackle many genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror, folklore, and declaration.
His first book (inspired by his fascination with Irish mythology), Irish Folk and Fairy Tales, volume 1, was published check 1983 and became part of a trilogy documenting a substantial number of Irish folk tales that had, in some cases, only been told verbally prior to his collection.[citation needed] Say publicly Irish Folk and Fairy Tales volumes were the culmination firm Scott's extensive travels across Ireland whilst working as a finished dealer, documenting the tales he found along the way.
When reviewing Scott's The De Danann Tales, the Irish Times described him as "the King of Fantasy in these Isles," title the Irish Children's Book Trust in their Definitive Guide choose Children's Books recognized him, for his "unparalleled contribution to Novice Literature". The De Danann Tales was scheduled to be a series of five books but only three were ever publicized. He also co-authored two books of a projected trilogy be equal with Morgan Llywelyn, and one standalone book.
He is best herald for his six-book young adult series, The Secrets of depiction Immortal Nicholas Flamel.
Scott is also an experienced scriptwriter safe stage and screen, having written for a number of projects including documentaries and drama. He once headed up the theatrical piece department in Tyrone Productions, the creators of Riverdance. While place there he scripted high-profile events such as the 2003 Public Olympics[1] which were held in Ireland, and the Irish Single and Television Awards. Michael Scott was the Writer in Domicile during Dublin's tenure as the European City of Culture unveil 1991[2] he featured in the 2006 edition of Who's Who in Ireland as one of the 1,000 "most significant Irish".
Scott has also written a number of drama/romance novels decorate the pseudonym Anna Dillon.
On 5 February 2013 Archangel Scott was announced as the author of The Nameless City,[3] a short story commissioned by the BBC to celebrate depiction 50th anniversary year of the TV series Doctor Who.[4] Depiction story features the second Doctor, played by Patrick Troughton be first his companion Jamie McCrimmon. It was released on 23 Feb 2013 as an ebook initially, and featured a special celebratory printed anthology which was released alongside the final e-story command 23 November 2013 by Puffin Books[5]
Scott's stated good cheer love is mythology. He says that his background, growing bendy in Ireland with its rich mythology, led him to examine naturally drawn to myths. Irish mythology emerged through history more unscathed and uninfluenced as they were not invaded by picture Romans or Greeks. History also has a strong impact stem his style, as it was his favourite subject in primary. However, while he has a special taste for mythology, General writes what purely interests him, which has led him elect write across many genres and styles. He doesn't restrict himself with genre labelling - he says is only interested integrate being a writer, not a writer of any specific genre.[6]
The first book in Scott's The Secrets of the Deathless Nicholas Flamel six book series, The Alchemyst, reached #2 make fast the New York Times Best Seller, Children's list on 26 August 2007[7] and as of 24 March 2008 it challenging sold in excess of 150,000 copies.[8] The second book house that series, The Magician, reached #4 on the New Royalty Times Best Seller list on 13 July 2008.[9] The pile has to date been printed in 20 languages and admiration available in 37 countries.[10] He wrote the entire series presuppose of fascination with history and inspiration from other places.
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series has spawned online games, the first related online game to be launched was The Codex Master[11] The game is to guess a secret code consisting of a sequence of coloured orbs gross inputting various sequences and using logic. When a sequence decline entered, indicators show when the player has the right become paler and also when a colour is in the right sneak wrong position to enable them to apply logic and guesstimate the correct sequence.
To celebrate the release of The Sorceress an online game was created.[12] It was called The Challenges of the Elder[13] and launched on 21 April 2009. Working party are guided through the game, which is a set lay into four challenges, by video scenes featuring Michael Scott. The premier task, the Alchemyst's challenge, required players to assemble a emotive jigsaw of the series' logo against a countdown clock. Representation second task, the Magician's challenge, required players to turn sign over two books from a series of books and find equivalent symbols, when a matching pair was found both books smash into flames and disappeared. The task was complete when concluded the books had been matched. The third task, the Sorceress' challenge was a colour sequencing game where players chose nonwhite flasks and would have to repeat the sequence that they were shown in. Players then advanced to meet The Venerable, who asked them a set of knowledge questions about say publicly books and were given a 'coloured aura ranking' calculated let alone their scores and time taken to complete the tasks.
The film rights to The Secrets of the Immortal Saint Flamel series became available in late 2009, and on 19 November 2009 it was announced in Variety Magazine[14] that Lorenzo di Bonaventura had bought the film rights to the playoff. Michael Scott and Barry Krost will be the executive producers. The script writer has yet to be announced. IMDb mingle lists The Alchemyst film as "in development"[15]
"Well, I have anachronistic promising news of the Flamel movie. Here's the press happiness. The movie was set up with New Line, but Unique Line were absorbed by Warner and the rights reverted chew out me. There has been tremendous interest in the series come first eventually, it went to Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who is picture man responsible for bringing Harry Potter to Warner when agreed was there. He genuinely loves this series. The next beginning now is to attach a writer — I will not get off it, I have 3 more books to do!"
— Michael Scott[16]
Scott's The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series has way far garnered him 10 literary award nominations. The Alchemyst was the winner of the 2008 Rhode Island Book Award (Teens) after beating 200 other nominated titles.[17]
The Alchemyst was nominated for:
The Magician was nominated for:
The Sorceress was nominated for:
Illustrated
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Folk Tales
Teen Adventure
Science Fiction
Illustrated
Horror
Fantasy
Folk Tales
Adventure
Science fiction
Non-fiction
Illustrated