Scott Sommer (February 20, 1951 – November 18, 1993) was an American author. He graduated from Columbia High School (1969) and Ohio Wesleyan University (1973).Scott was the author of four novels and one collection of short stories. 1979 - Nearing's Grace 1981 - Lifetime (Collection of Short Stories) 1982 - Last Resort 1985 - Hazzard's Head 1989 - Still LivesHe was the screenwriter of the film CrissCross starring Goldie Hawn.