Scott Anderson took fiction writing classes at the University of Iowa as an undergraduate in the late 70's and was fortunate to have Jayne Anne Phillips as an instructor. Jayne Anne emphasized the concept that every single word in a story is important. Scott has now finished a first novel titled, "The Carnivore of Yod," excerpts from which have been published recently in Burst, Word Riot, and Marco Polo Arts Mag. Additional excerpts were used to secure grants from The McKnight Foundation and the Five Wings Arts Council. Scott has worked in education and communications and enjoys officiating basketball and softball games. He is writing a second novel.