Scott Stambach crafts fiction that emerges from the intersection of scientific inquiry and spiritual exploration. As an educator in physics and astronomy, he brings a unique perspective to his writing, often delving into the profound mysteries of the cosmos. His experiences collaborating with educators and monastics to establish science programs in Tibetan monasteries infuse his narratives with a distinctive philosophical depth. Stambach's short fiction, appearing in literary journals, showcases his skill in weaving together profound questions of existence with relatable human experiences.
The Fault In Our Stars meets One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in this hilarious, heart-wrenching, and powerful debut novel about an orphaned boy who finds love and hope in a Russian hospital.
Exploring diverse urban landscapes, this collection features seventeen interconnected short stories, each set in a distinct city around the globe. Beginning in Minsk, a deformed teenager grapples with loss in a hospital for Chernobyl survivors. The narrative then shifts to a Manhattan stockbroker facing existential dread upon seeing his name in the obituaries. The journey continues to Rio, where a man discovers a hotel that transcends time. Each tale weaves together themes of grief, identity, and the human experience across different cultures.