(A publishing imprint of Press 53, established 2023)
From Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
opine (verb): to state an opinion
by Mick Scott
Publication date: November 30, 2023
Book launch reading at Bookmark’s Bookstore, Winston-Salem, Thursday, November 30, 6:30PM Eastern
Pre-orders ship November 30
ISBN 978-1-950413-71-3
9 x 6 softcover, 216 pages
Through the pandemic, political turmoil, and economic and spiritual strife, Mick Scott, editorial page editor of the Winston-Salem Journal, worked to keep hope alive among the regular readers of his opinion column. Appealing to their natural kindness as well as intellect, reason, and conscience, he encouraged them to resist fear and cruelty, reject despair, respond to challenges with compassion, and to take refuge in the knowledge that better days were ahead. Whether traveling North Carolina to find hidden cultural gems or sitting in nature with his beloved wild companions, he inspired readers not to endure, but to thrive. The ideas Mick shared in these short (often humorous) essays are as reliable and meaningful today as they were when written. Sit back and rest. Share a conversation with friends. We still have a ways to go, but together, we will get there.
Author photo by Andalnn Adele Addison
Winston-Salem native Mick Scott worked in the Winston-Salem Journal’s editorial department for 20 years, the final five of those as editorial page editor. During that time, he churned out thousands of editorials and opinion columns on tight deadline and received numerous first- and second-place awards from the North Carolina Press Association. He's lived in four countries and visited 49 of the 50 states. He enjoys travel, reading, making art, and observing wildlife.
Follow Mick’s current writing at mickscott.substack.com