About The Book
In Drunk Log, Mark E. Scott takes readers on a raw, reflective journey through the mind of a young man on New Year’s Eve as he confronts his past and searches for meaning in his future. Fueled by equal parts regret and resolve, he sets out on an all-night odyssey, visiting places and people that have shaped his life and grappling with memories he’d rather leave behind. As the night unfolds, he revisits moments of lost love, missed chances, and hard truths, confronting the choices that brought him to this pivotal point.
Set against the backdrop of a night where anything can happen, Drunk Log is a story about reckoning, resilience, and redemption. With sharp insight and honesty, Scott explores what it means to confront oneself—and the journey it takes to start anew.
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Drunk Log Reviews
Mark Scott takes his readers on a harrowingly convincing descent
Mark Scott takes his readers on a harrowingly convincing descent into his anti-hero’s personal hell. As it turns out, the guy does have a reason to keep on living, but he doesn’t recognize her until, in any other world, it would have been too late. The story opens with one of the darkest moments in modern literature and proceeds through a bizarre series of near misses. If Cormac McCarthy were to write a love story, it might read something like this.
David Wecker
Brand Flick (‘Real Stories, Real People, Real Connections’)
Scott explores past, present and future through keen observation
Haunted by the tragic death of his young nephew, due in part to his own carelessness, Jack, Drunk Log’s thirty-something protagonist, keeps a drink-by-drink, bar by bar diary of his spiraling, suicidal thoughts, addressing his guilt and roadblocks to finding love. Like Joyce in Ulysses, Scott explores past, present and future through keen observation and a deep but often darkly humorous internal monologue. It is an unconscious, self-deprecating cry for help that, initially unknown to Jack, does not go unheard.
Jim DeBrosse
Contributing Writer, Cincinnati Magazine
Mark Scott takes the reader on an inexorable path
In this highly engaging, tightly written book, portraying what could be the final night of a man tortured by a tragedy for which he feels ultimately responsible, Mark Scott takes the reader on an inexorable path, leading to what could be the end of his story or his moment to find redemption.
Iris Libby
Former Editor
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired you to become a writer?
I’m not sure. Sometimes I feel more compelled than inspired! I started writing when I was eight years old and never really stopped.
How do you develop your characters and plot?
Before I start writing, I know the beginning and end of the story. Since I know what the end is going to be, the plot follows a natural story arc toward that end. Characters are often developed along the way, depending on how important they are to the story. But I’m more a “pantser” than a “plotter,” meaning I mostly fly by the seat of my pants as opposed to summarizing an entire book before I start writing. It’s worked for me so far!
Do you have a favorite character or book you've written?
I don’t really have a favorite book, but if you put a gun to my head I’d probably say King of Peru. It was the first book I ever finished and therefore has a special place in my heart. So far, my favorite character is Aria, from the Day in the Life series. I was surprised by how big she became to that story and love her for it.
When is your next book coming out?
Well, Free Will just came out on November 5th. I believe King of Peru is next and will be out by spring 2025.
The story continues...
A chance encounter leads to a first date that changes everything. In this tale of vulnerability and connection, two people’s lives intertwine, revealing the hope, humor, and raw emotions that make new beginnings unforgettable.
Through one powerful day, a man’s choices unravel the depths of personal freedom and consequence. In this journey, he explores what it means to truly live with intention, challenging the boundaries of fate and the courage to choose.
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