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!
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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
Upcoming Events | Sam Goes Places
Engines are starting, seats are set out, and S. D. Smith is getting ready to go. That can only mean one thing: in-person events are about to take off! Here are a few upcoming events where you will find S. D. Smith: August 12-14: Cincinnati, Ohio | Great Homeschool ConventionsAugust 26-28: Ontario, California | Great Homeschool ConventionsSeptember 24-25: Colorado Springs, Colorado | … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events | Sam Goes Places
A Grateful Writer: Thanks, Walt
“This is what shapers do for those who have neither universe, nor personhood, nor name: We weave the world around them.” – Walt Wangerin, Jr. I was sad to learn of the death of author Walt Wangerin, Jr. He died yesterday. Walt's The Book of the Dunn Cow is phenomenal, and he's written many excellent books. But hearing him speak at the first ever Rabbit Room Hutchmoot in Nashville, many … [Read more...] about A Grateful Writer: Thanks, Walt
I Love Creating
I love creating, Making,Shaping,andSharing, I love shipping,I live,Hoping,What I made,Might make,You glad. … [Read more...] about I Love Creating
Happy Birthday to The Black Star of Kingston!
Happy Birthday to The Black Star of Kingston! We’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY so read on! “I am afraid...But I keep on loving what's on the other side of this fight, and that will have to make me brave.”-The Black Star of Kingston And that is how a hero rises. But what hero? Who was the founder of Natalia? What led to the inception of the oath we know and love? The Black Star of … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to The Black Star of Kingston!
Which Green Ember Character Are You? | New Effect!
UPDATE: For a reason unclear to us, Facebook and Instagram (same company) have taken down our effect. It might be due to "violence." This is strange, arbitrary, and we are not able to learn the specifics of why it has been taken down. Their house, their rules, and we accept that. But we are disappointed by this dumb decision. ---------------- Have you ever wondered if you are more of a Heather … [Read more...] about Which Green Ember Character Are You? | New Effect!