“We spend so much time fighting in this war; maybe we should fight for love just as fiercely.”Jo Shanks In this sequel to The Last Archer and The First Fowler, Jo Shanks is charged with aiding Emma on her mission to unite the secret citadels in their fight against the Preylord slavers. Alongside Cole and Heyna Blackstar, Jo and Emma must enter into the heart of a community in … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to The Archer’s Cup!
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Green Ember Memories and Writing “The End” Again
This story goes back and back. It’s been around seven years since the first Green Ember book was first shared with the world, but the story—in its first iteration—was shared in my little world for many years before that. (Well before this innocuous FB post and it’s sweet little typo twelve years ago. The image of Sam Gamgee beneath was created years later.) It started on a porch in West … [Read more...] about Green Ember Memories and Writing “The End” Again
Great Stories Move Us
Great stories move us, And make us move. They inspire us to see, And, seeing, show others, What we saw, And what else we see. And so we go, Moving ahead, Bringing others we love along. … [Read more...] about Great Stories Move Us
Costumes Inspired by The Green Ember
Whether you're attending a Green Ember book club, trick-or-treating, or make-believing, costumes are always a good idea. Here is how to put together a costume inspired by The Green Ember Series. You will need: Bunny EarsSwordCloak (blanket, sheet, etc.) Optional: WhiskersArmorSatchelWalking Stick Bunny Ears Arguably the most notable aspect of any rabbit costume is the … [Read more...] about Costumes Inspired by The Green Ember
S. D. Smith Teaches YOU Writing: The Green Writer Launches TODAY
I'm so excited to share this course! It's been on my heart a long time. I hope you'll give it a try.Enter coupon code WRITENOW to get $10 off The Green Writer! … [Read more...] about S. D. Smith Teaches YOU Writing: The Green Writer Launches TODAY
Happy Birthday Ember Falls!
Happy Birthday Ember Falls!! We’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY so read on! “Where’s the next book?” is a question frequently repeated soon after The Green Ember and The Black Star of Kingston were released. The stage is set. It's war. Morbin Blackhawk, slaver and tyrant, threatens to destroy the rabbit resistance forever. Heather and Picket are two young rabbits improbably thrust into … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Ember Falls!
All Nine Green Ember eBooks For 99cents This Week!
This week (in the US and UK) we'll have all nine Green Ember Kindle eBooks for sale for 99 cents! Not all at once, so please see the images below for the schedule. It begins with The green Ember Archer Trilogy, and goes on. I hope you'll share them on their days and download them all. Thanks! … [Read more...] about All Nine Green Ember eBooks For 99cents This Week!
A Few Words Remembering Thomas McKenzie
I love Thomas McKenzie. He died on Monday. I met Thomas years ago at The Rabbit Room’s conference. We hit it off immediately—for lots of reasons. We laughed so much, and connected easily over playful jibes and witty banter. He was funny. But there was much more to him than a great sense of humor. Thomas was perhaps the best storyteller I have ever heard in person. Hilarious, poignant, with … [Read more...] about A Few Words Remembering Thomas McKenzie