How Does Nature Inspire Great Stories? With S.D. Smith of the Green Ember Series

About this episode

S.D. Smith discusses how nature inspires storytelling and creativity in his Green Ember series.

Adventure, challenge, heroes…and a whole lot of rabbits with swords! Author S.D. Smith shares how rabbits inspired the Green Ember books and how God’s creation serves as a canvas for our creativity, which leads to great stories. S.D. Smith’s Website: https://store.storywarren.com/ The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/products/green-ember-books-full-set Brand-new! The Lost Key: https://store.storywarren.com/products/lostkey A huge thanks to our sponsor, Master Books! Here are some of our favorites by Master Books: Wonders of Creation: https://www.masterbooks.com/wonders-of-creation Marvels of Creation 3-book set: https://www.masterbooks.com/marvels-of-creation-3-book-pack Dinosaurs by Design: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-by-design Dinosaurs for Kids: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-for-kids-hardback-single Dinosaurs of Eden: https://www.masterbooks.com/dinosaurs-of-eden-revised-hardback-single Eryn's Books: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation…

People in this episode

Host: Eryn Lynum

Guest: S.D. Smith

Topics covered

• nature
• creativity
• storytelling
• children's literature
• faith
• adventure

Keywords

• nature
• stories
• S.D. Smith
• Green Ember
• creativity
• adventure
• children's books

Sponsors

Master Books

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Wonders of Creation, Marvels of Creation 3-book set, Dinosaurs by Design, Dinosaurs for Kids, Dinosaurs of Eden, The Lost Key

Books & works: The Nature of Rest, Rooted in Wonder, 936 Pennies, The Green Ember Series

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