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Happy Birthday to The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner!

Happy Birthday to The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner! We’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY so read on!

Happy Birthday to The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner

“But it’s better to live as you will want to have lived rather than spend your time worrying about the end. You are right here in your story. Don’t skip ahead.”

Whitson Mariner

Old Natalia, soon after Captain Blackstar saved king and cause on the shores of Ayman Lake. Battered, but determined, Whitson Mariner leads his displaced rabbits into new dangers on a journey to their undiscovered home.

Whitson the king, Lillie the queen, Prince Lander, and loyal Massie Burnson must rise from the wreckage of betrayal to rescue the cause once more. 

Treason broods.
Monsters menace.
Battle beckons.
A community rises.

Happy mail made its way to happy fans who immediately embarked on this journey with Whitson Mariner.

Watch the video to see what S. D. Smith has to say about writing Whitson’s wreckage, ruin, and rise.

Now let’s see what you are saying about The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner:

Thank you for taking the time to review these books. We mean it when we say we really appreciate it! You can let us know what you think at Amazon, Audible, or Goodreads.

As you know, S. D. Smith is a best-selling author and a beloved dad. But there’s another title well associated with him: Eater of Cookies.

It just so happens that The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner shares a birthday month with National Cookie Day!

Coincidence…? 

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What better way to celebrate a #rabbitswithswords birthday than with #rabbitswithswords cookies?!

We used this rabbit and this sword cookie cutter and had a blast baking (& eating) Green Ember inspired cookies.

We’d love to see your creations! Use #rabbitswithswords and tag @sdsmithereens on Instagram or Facebook for a chance to be featured in our next post & video. Here what you’ve been up to:

New to The Green Ember? Get started with the first audiobook for FREE.

You can get your very own copy of The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner at the S. D. Smith Family Store (where you grab a full SIGNED set)! It is also available on audiobook and eBook (and print) at Amazon and your favorite bookshops.

If your library partners with Hoopla, you can listen to ALL the audiobooks for free! Check with your local library & follow the recommended reading order.

Also FREE: coloring pages when you Gimme 5.

Now it is time for the GIVEAWAY!!

To celebrate The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner’s birthday, we’re giving away:

  • (1) Complete Signed Set of The Green Ember Series
  • (1) Complete set of The Green Ember Series Audiobooks
  • (3) Signed copies of The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner
  • (3) The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner Audiobooks

For a total of 8 winners!

To Enter: 

Comment (here / Instagram / Facebook) with three emojis that describe how your family feels about escaping into the Emberverse.

Rules:

Must have a U.S. mailing address. Must be 18 or older. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook or Instagram. Void where prohibited.

Winners will be selected and notified on Thursday, December 9th.

Thank you for celebrating the book birthday of The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner with us!

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Meet Natalie: lover of God, family, travel, singing, tea, and rearranging the furniture. When she's not make-believing with the kiddos or fishing something out of the toddler's mouth, she's documenting their 120-year-old home renovation on her YouTube channel. Natalie lives in Wisconsin with her LEO husband and three children.

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    Thank you, Mr. Smith, for writing such amazing books that inspire creativity and hope! It has been delightful to read them again and again… and again and again… I cannot wait to read Prince Lander and the Dragon War!
    P. S. Oh, how I would love to read a book about Helmer when he fought for King Jupiter and before he trained Picket!

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    1. Congratulations Lauren, you have won the complete signed set of The Green Ember Series! Please email natalie@storywarren.com with a subject line of “I WON the complete signed set” Please include your name and mailing address. Thanks for participating!

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    1. To pull up an Emoji Panel

      On Windows 10 and 11:
      • Press “Windows + . (Period)” simultaneously

      On macOS:
      • Press “Control + Command + Space Bar” simultaneously

      On any web browser:
      • Search emojipedia for your emojis, then Copy/Paste them wherever you want.

      In your case: ❤️??

      Hope this helps!

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    The Green Ember burns; the seed of the New World Smolders.
    Healing is on the horizon, but a fire comes first.
    Bear the flame.

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    1. ?Excitement at the idea of the book when I first saw it.
      ?Shock and anticipation.
      ?Adoration of a now an all-time favorite and that I will recommend to LOTS of people!

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  27. My family and I read all the Green Ember books in 2020 and LOVED them. They got cats for Christmas and named one Picket (despite the fact that he’d love to catch a rabbit…oops!) The books make us feel ❤️??!

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  33. Since I got the first book at a homeschool convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, I have loved this series. That was years ago and I have been able to grow older with these awe inspiring books.
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  34. ?❤?
    We are so excited to continue reading this series! We recommend your books to everyone we know!
    Thank you for writing books with such good values and for sharing your faith on your blog and emails!

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    We’re currently about halfway through reading aloud Archer’s Cup. So fun to watch my kids come up with their own ideas of whodunit.

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  39. S. D. Smith, you are one of my heroes! I love your books and your characters (and the fact that you also seem to be a huge fan of Tolkien)!! I’ve read the series and now I’m reading it to my parents!!!
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  41. We have some kittens and one of them is named Helmer… she’s a girl… oops
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    Love what you do! Keep up the good work!

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    1. Congratulations! You have won The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner audiobook! Please email natalie@storywarren.com with a subject line of “I WON The Wreck & Rise audiobook” Please include your name. Thanks for participating!

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  51. ?❤?
    The first Green Ember book was one of our listens on our 5400 mile road trip this summer! It was loved by all of us, husband down to the 5 year old.

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    1. Congratulations! You have won a signed copy of The Wreck & Rise of Whitson Mariner! Please email natalie@storywarren.com with a subject line of “I WON The Wreck & Rise book” Please include your name and mailing address. Thanks for participating!

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