Featured Interview With Scott Anthony
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois — a city that shaped much of who I am and the stories I tell. Today, I live in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where I’ve built a new chapter of my life surrounded by family, sunshine, and inspiration.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I began writing about three years ago, starting with the first book in what became a four-part memoir series. What began as notes and memories turned into something much bigger — a journey through my past, my choices, and my redemption.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My inspiration comes from real life — the streets that raised me, the people I met along the way, and the lessons learned from both triumph and failure. I wanted to tell the truth — the raw, unfiltered story of how a kid from the streets found his way through crime, chaos, and ultimately, change.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My first release, Smoke: Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smuggler, dives into my years in the 1990s world of Cuban cigar smuggling — a high-stakes, underground network that blended danger, luxury, and survival. It’s the first of four books that trace my real-life journey from the streets to the smuggling world, and beyond.
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