Prefer to watch? Check out the video version of this update. Thank you for coming to the Prince Lander and the Dragon War launch party! If you missed the live, you can still watch the video here on our Green Ember YouTube channel. More Videos: Picket Packslayer SongThe Green Ember COMPLETE Audiobook | With IllustrationsPrince Lander and the Dragon War Audiobook | First 4 … [Read more...] about Green Ember Audiobooks | Meet the Narrator + Online Author Event
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Big Giveaways as Green Ember Book Launched & S. D. Smith LIVE Event TONIGHT!
Today is the day! Prince Lander and the Dragon War is available in Audiobook, eBook, and print form at Amazon and more retailers. We’re celebrating TODAY with a live launch party at 7:30PM ET over on our Green Ember YouTube Channel! There will be a Q & A, reading, giveaways, and more. (Picket Packslayer may or may not make an appearance.) I know, I know, 7:30PM seems like a long way … [Read more...] about Big Giveaways as Green Ember Book Launched & S. D. Smith LIVE Event TONIGHT!
Save the Date: LIVE Launch Party & New Recommendation From Anne + GW Tip
Prefer to watch? Check out the video version. Salutations Ya’ll, It’s April! The smell of grassoline will soon fill our nostrils. Green Writers will give way to Lawn Choppers and we’ll be mowing and growing into spring. Seriously, as Holy Week approaches, we have so much to reflect on and be grateful for. I do. I’m thankful for you, and I’m thankful to the Lord, who invites us into a better … [Read more...] about Save the Date: LIVE Launch Party & New Recommendation From Anne + GW Tip
SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS: Last Chance to Get New Green Ember Books Signed
Hey Pals, Signed copies are back in stock, for a LIMITED TIME. This is the last chance to get a signed first edition of Prince Lander and the Dragon War, unless you catch me at one of the rare events I’m attending this year. I’m not traveling much this year, but I’m going to be at HopeWords Conference this weekend. It’s a great conference in Bluefield, West Virginia, which is not terribly … [Read more...] about SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS: Last Chance to Get New Green Ember Books Signed
Prince Lander LANDS | From Our Hands to Yours
Prefer to watch? Check out the video version, complete with outtakes. Howdy Partners, I LOVE seeing the videos and pictures of kids getting Prince Lander and the Dragon War! It’s awesome to see your family holding in your hands what my family touched just the other day when we signed and prepped the books. I hope you enjoy this tenth Green Ember adventure. I’m so grateful for your help in … [Read more...] about Prince Lander LANDS | From Our Hands to Yours
FREE Oath Printable, Host The Green Ember Book Club or Party, and Anne’s New Review
Hello, Friends! We have had an incredible response to the new book. Thank you for that! And thanks for your encouraging responses to the essay I shared about why my books are sometimes flagged by zealous critics as being too intense—why they aren’t safe, but are good. The overwhelmingly positive reaction has been a reminder to me of why I love serving you. We are always all about inviting … [Read more...] about FREE Oath Printable, Host The Green Ember Book Club or Party, and Anne’s New Review
The TENTH Green Ember Book is Here! Order Yours Now!
Well, here we are, friends. The TENTH Green Ember book is here. I can’t believe it! It’s a privilege to share Prince Lander and the Dragon War with you. Order now! This book is another long one, longer even than The Archer’s Cup. It’s also a high-stakes adventure with danger and battle. It has lots of laughs with some fun new characters, but it’s serious and intense in spots. Prince Lander … [Read more...] about The TENTH Green Ember Book is Here! Order Yours Now!
How to Prepare for The Green Ember Book TEN | in 5 Easy Steps
Prefer to watch? Check out the VIDEO version of the newsletter! Hello, friends. While we’re gearing up for the release of Prince Lander and the Dragon War, here are 5 steps you can take to prepare. Where Does Prince Lander Fit Chronologically in the Series? Prince Lander and the Dragon War marks the 10th book in The Green Ember Series overall. It is the third installment in the Tales … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for The Green Ember Book TEN | in 5 Easy Steps
Conference with S. D. Smith Giveaway, Prince Lander Sets Sail, and Self-expression in Art
This is cool. We have a VIDEO version of this post—complete with some funny outtakes—and you should check it out. Or, just keep reading! I love giving away things. We’re giving away a chance to be at a wonderful conference with me and some much cooler people—right here in my neck of the woods! I’m also thrilled to share a Green Writer tip that is at the core of my philosophy as a writer. Here’s … [Read more...] about Conference with S. D. Smith Giveaway, Prince Lander Sets Sail, and Self-expression in Art
Sam Gives Thanks and Looks Ahead, Another Anne-Girl Review!
Hello, friends. I’m so grateful to you for reading this update and participating so enthusiastically in our adventure of serving kids and families by sharing new stories with an old soul. I love it! It’s a cool job and a huge honor. There’s a lot to look back on with gratitude and so much to be hopeful about, but I’m going to limit myself to one. One thing I loved about 2021: I’ve been asked … [Read more...] about Sam Gives Thanks and Looks Ahead, Another Anne-Girl Review!
Beta Readers Help Prince Lander Along and a Book Recommendation from Sam’s Daughter
Howdy Friends, It’s getting close. Christmas is coming! It BEGINS on December 25th and ends Jan 6. Have you tried celebrating all twelve days? It’s pretty fun, though the last few can be a little challenging. (We have to build our celebratory endurance up!) I love the Advent season. I love the minor keys in songs and the focus on preparation and anticipation. It’s like fasting before a feast, … [Read more...] about Beta Readers Help Prince Lander Along and a Book Recommendation from Sam’s Daughter
Don’t Stop at The Green Ember! Get The Follow-Up Book For FREE + GRAB a FREE Ember COLORING SHEET Here!)
Have you stopped reading after reaching the end of The Green Ember? Don’t! Ember Falls is a thrilling adventure field-tested by thousands of other families. There are nearly 1,500 reviews on Amazon and they rate it 4.9 out of 5! Over 90% give it all five stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am so grateful for the positive feedback! And always appreciate those who take the time to review! It helps so … [Read more...] about Don’t Stop at The Green Ember! Get The Follow-Up Book For FREE + GRAB a FREE Ember COLORING SHEET Here!)