🐮 Bell Cow Author Round-up: Scott Welvaert (with hosts Rob Jung & Michael MacBride)

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Today we’re joined by Minnesota author Scott Welvaert, whose latest novel Escape from Atlantis City blends young-adult energy with big-canvas world-building. Scott writes the kinds of adventures he loved growing up—stories fueled by imagination, peril, and heart—and his YA science-fiction and fantasy novels deliver high-stakes action alongside characters who feel authentic and emotionally grounded.

Scott is also a screenwriter and visual storyteller, and that cinematic instinct shows up throughout his work. His scenes move, his worlds breathe, and his characters navigate danger in ways that feel both epic and deeply personal. His books often explore themes of belonging, bravery, and what it means to step into your own power—timeless questions that resonate with readers of all ages.

You can learn more about Scott at: https://scottwelvaert.com/.

His novels—including Escape from Atlantis City—can be found wherever books are sold.

In this episode, Scott talks about writing for teens, building fantastical worlds without losing emotional truth, and why speculative fiction continues to expand the boundaries of what's possible on the page.

You can find out more about your hosts: Rob and Michael at their webpages (https://robjungwriter.com/ and https://www.michaelmacbride.com).

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