Scott O'Neill spends much of hisfree time exploring the hills and shores of his homeland the Isle of Bute, alandscape full of history and mystery which inspires much of his writingincluding two published novels: The Buzz Building (2014) and TheHectic Headspace of Abigail Squall (2018). He has written severalscreenplays including Underground, a crime thriller whichwas sold to Celtic Films, The Circle, an indie horror film starringRoss Noble (2017) and Sketches of Bute (2024). The sequel to The Circlecalled The Circle: Awakening will be released in 2025.