This week on Creepalachia, I’m joined by S. D. Smith—also known as Sam Smith—author of The Green Ember saga, Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key, Mooses with Bazookas, and more. We talk through how he started one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns to come out of West Virginia.

We dig into the heart of what makes a story matter: his journey as a storyteller rooted in rural West Virginia, how his imaginative worlds serve the soul, and how family, faith, and play intersect with his writing.

Sam brings the kind of warmth and wisdom you rarely hear—about why fantasy matters, how to build moral imagination in children, and why Appalachia shapes the kind of stories we need right now.

🎙️ Watch the full episode for an inspiring blend of creativity, hope, and Hutch Brook
🌳 Explore more of Sam’s world at his website → sdsmith.com

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