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Writing Progress Update for May 2020

May 15, 2020 by Jesse S. Smith

I really never stop writing. Some people seem to have trouble getting started or deciding what to say. That’s not my problem. Anyhow, I’m not here to talk about my problems today. This is just an update on my current writing projects. Norse mythology In early April, I wrote the ending of my Norse mythology […]

Interview with Jon “Armadel” Rigby

April 3, 2020 by Jesse S. Smith

Recorded way back in January of 2009, this interview features author Jon “Armadel” Rigby reading excerpts from his illustrated “Everstone” trilogy: “The Everstone,” “Under the Stone,” and “The Golden City.” The Everstone trilogy is a magical, metaphorical tale of wonder and adventure.

“Chicken Soup and a Shot of Jack” by Clarence Poet402 Barbee: A Book Review

January 21, 2020 by Jesse S. Smith

My review of “Chicken Soup and a Shot of Jack” by Clarence “Poet402” Barbee: a thoughtful collection of poems and short essays on a variety of relevant topics, including racism in modern America, communication in the information age, and the nature of time itself.

Jesse S. Smith’s writing explores everything from self-help to science fiction and beyond with a wry sense of a humor and a personal voice that speaks directly to the reader. A multimedia creative and Nature lover from the Pacific Northwest, Smith is best known beyond the world of books for his work as a music teacher, a small business owner, a local political candidate, a member of a movie crew, an adventurer, a runner, a producer, a performer, and a parent. He lives in rural Oregon with his wife of 20 years and their family.