There were rabbits in the yard… Ten years ago The Green Ember book came into the world. It began years earlier as a story I told my then-toddling daughter. The stories we started that day were about a rabbit family caught up in a surprising, epic adventure. Back then, on the porch of our West... The post Own a Piece of Green Ember History appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
I want to thank the many of you who wrote a reply to my last post (I’m Sad and Angry and I DO Know What I’m Going to Do), and for the overwhelmingly encouraging words you shared. God bless you. You are very kind. It has not and will not be my practice to comment... The post Thank You, I Love You + New Green Ember Book News appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
I am so deeply moved by the atrocities of recent weeks. From the horrific murder of a young Ukrainian girl, Iryna, fleeing the invading army of a predatory totalitarian state to the murder of a peaceful Christian political activist and young father, Charlie. There were more school shootings, including young kids targeted for being Christians....| S. D. Smith
Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb production is moving right along and we’re happy to announce that a FREE demo version of the video game is available to play! The demo gives you a chance to step into Helmer’s world and experience Green Ember like never before. How to Access the Green Ember Game...| S. D. Smith
S. D S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga, and the brand new series, Jack Zulu.| S. D. Smith
When I think back on the year that I wrote The Green Ember, I can confidently say that it was one of the most difficult years of my life. I go into a little more detail here. But, despite the struggles and thin margins, the Lord brought something good and beautiful. Characters, real and fictional,... The post Does Struggle Disqualify Me? appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
Everyone is upset about misinformation, and I get that. It’s bad to tell lies and to believe lies. We need a robust life of the mind and to encourage excellence in the intellect, what C. S. Lewis called the “organ of truth.” But we need to keep in mind that human beings don’t make decisions...| S. D. Smith
If you’ve ever been (like me), or had, a reluctant reader in your home, you know the challenge: getting them to want to read. So when a story finally clicks? Something special happens. That’s what happened for this mom: “With The Green Ember, we had the free audiobook but didn’t buy the audio version for... The post Why Green Ember Works for Reluctant Readers appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
It’s hard to find modern books where ordinary boys are heroes whose strengths are gifts to be used for good. In so much modern literature, boyhood is a disease to be cured and masculinity is a villain poised to destroy. In my books, young men learn that their energy and strength are gifts they are...| S. D. Smith
It’s time to announce the winners for this quarter’s Green Ember Kid Art contest! Watch the video. Best Green Ember Kid Art The FIRST prize goes to the Best #GreenEmberKidArt, judged according to the artist’s age. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate at the S. D. Smith Store (along with Unimaginable Glory & Prodigious Esteem). ...| S. D. Smith
“I told my kids the Green Ember stories and they’re about keeping faith amid chaos. I told them this story, The Found Boys, and it’s a fun adventure about friendship and forgiveness.”-S. D. Smith Amid the abundant humor and action, The Found Boys explores deep themes of forgiveness and reconciliation in age-appropriate ways. Signed First Editions available at...| S. D. Smith
How often I have slept like this, Snuggled up against my son,Or as a frightened child, I’d lie,In the bend of my father’s arm. Whatever stories you shared with us,Bright and bold as any ever,Nothing you did was better than,Investing in those living treasures. And all the glories that you gave,Are richer for the giving... The post Tolkien and His Son, Asleep appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
If you know me very well at all, you know I love and admire my father, Don Smith. You also know how much I love West Virginia. You also likely know that I care deeply about racial reconciliation and love the hopeful Christian vision that multitudes “from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and... The post Big Dates, Dads, and the Future of Humans on Earth appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
Stories are Potent This is one of my all-time go-to quotations. “For me, reason is the natural organ of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning.” C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Stories are meaning-making machines. We can’t really understand bare truth without stories—without our imaginations engaged. Does that mean every kind of story is... The post The Power (and Danger) of Stories appeared first on S. D. Smith.| S. D. Smith
Visit the world of The Green Ember. New Stories With An Old Soul that feature #rabbitswithswords. Explore all 10 books.| S. D. Smith
Amid all the chaos in the world, the faith-breaking and crippling divisions, what are we sharing with our kids? I’m more committed than ever to giving gifts of light to children surrounded by darkness. I’m more committed than ever to the belief that telling truthful stories, including depiction of REALLY bad enemies who are evil...| S. D. Smith
