Scott Bergstrom is the author of the novel THE CRUELTY, which is currently under contract with several major publishers worldwide and is being translated into four languages. His essays and articles on architecture, urbanism, and their relation to civic/cultural life have been published in both North American and European professional journals. Prior to becoming an author, Scott was an advertising copywriter and creative director, developing print, television, web, and public relations campaigns for such brands as Chase, Citibank, Ford Motor Company, Boeing, and the U.S. Department of State.