As I prepare for my first writers conference, I’m excited to participate in this online mixer. Name: Laurie Smith Location: Cincinnati, Ohio What you write/tagline/trademark: I write inspirational fiction for middle grade readers. My tagline is “Building His Kingdom one project at a time.” Place in the book world: Though I’ve been writing for the past few …
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Impromptu Photo Shoot
As I created this website, I knew I needed a head shot. One evening, moments before our family had to leave for an event downtown, I asked my older daughter to take a few pictures of me in our backyard. The timing, conditions, and equipment were far from optimal, but I wanted to meet my …
Camp Galatians Puzzles and Games
While I continue to edit my manuscript (currently titled Hiram County Chronicles Book #1: Camp Galatians), I thought it would be fun to create a few puzzles and games related to the story. Below are links to a word search and crossword puzzle that focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5: 22-23). The …
Hiram County Chronicles Book #1: Camp Galatians
Current Project: Hiram County Chronicles Book #1– Camp Galatians (working title) Status: Editing Seeking representation and pursuing publication Pitch: Seventh grader Beth Shapiro doesn’t trust others, especially not her classmate Erick Moulder. She is desperate to return home from the class camping trip. Erick loves camp. After his mother’s recent passing, he welcomes the break …
