Scott Reintgen is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy books.

He wrote the  Nyxia  trilogy, A Door in the Dark, and The Last Dragon on Mars. His next book is The Rise of Neptune, sequel to Last Dragon, which releases on October 7th, 2025

He began his career as an English and Creative Writing teacher in North Carolina. He strongly believes that every student who steps into the classroom deserves to see themselves, vibrant and victorious and on the page. It’s his hope to encourage a future full of diverse writers.

You can find him working in coffee shops, speaking in schools around the country, or teaching writing courses online.

He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife Katie, and their three wild children.