Although writing fiction has always been Scotty’s number one priority he has also taken time out from his ‘day job’ to work with a number of celebrities, and helped to pull their books together. Whether it be on a consultancy basis or ghosting a whole biography Ken Scott has been acknowledged in numerous bestselling titles, a selection of which are mentioned on this site.

Raised in the Scottish Borders, moved to that wonderful cosmopolitan metropolis of Newcastle upon Tyne at six years of age to attend the ‘University of Life.’

Scotty draws on the raw passion, honesty and genuine characters of the city he loves in every chapter he writes.

He has received great critical acclaim for his first three works of fiction, ‘THE JACK OF HEARTS and the sequel ‘A MILLION WOULD BE NICE.’ His most recent novel ‘THE SUN WILL STILL SHINE TOMORROW,’  introduces Ashley Clark, a Newcastle born detective drummed out of the force by the PC brigade.

Probably best known for his stunning ghost-written masterpiece, ‘DO THE BIRDS STILL SING IN HELL’, an account of the incredible story of Horace ‘Jim’ Greasley, a POW during World War II.

Scotty has also worked with numerous celebrities helping to compile their autobiographies, he lives south of Valencia in Spain with his wife Hayley, two children Callum and Emily and his two dogs, Sir Bobby and Kiko.