A lifelong writer of poems and lyrics, Bill draws inspiration from the world around him, expressing his thoughts and emotions with honesty and heart.
A devoted family man with four children and nine grandchildren, Bill is curious and always eager to learn. His writing reflects both his own experiences and the lives of those around him, capturing snippets of joy, pain, and everything in between.
A collection of poetry from Bill “Scotti” Anderson — observations, memories, feelings and moments gathered from a life spent watching, listening, writing and creating.
Personal without pretending to have all the answers, Snippets from the Edge of Sanity moves through the joy, pain, humour and uncertainty that make up an ordinary — and extraordinary — life.
More than five decades of poetry, lyrics, memories and reflections from Bill “Scotti” Anderson. A Lifetime in Verse brings together writing spanning 1970 to 2026.
From the thoughts of a young musician discovering life and love to the reflections of a father and grandfather, this collection captures 56 years of creativity, humour, heartache and personal experience.
“Curiosity, family, music and the world around us — there is always something worth writing about.”
Bill “Scotti” Anderson · Author & Musician