I’m excited to share that I just received a professional review from BlueInk Review, a fee‑based service known for giving indie and traditionally published authors something we all secretly crave: hon...

Instantly immersive, Tess Collins’ A Wave of Breath hurls readers into a terrifying vision of the near future where resilience is the currency of life and death. Following a disastrous Water Event tha...

One Tragic June is a heart-rending historical novel loosely inspired by letters and stories from author Jean Pugh Shipman and her family. Set in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the early 1940s during WWII,…

One Tragic June is a heart-rending historical novel loosely inspired by letters and stories from author Jean Pugh Shipman and her family. Set in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the early 1940s during WWII, ...

Codename Lionel is an historical novel following real-life French Resistance fighter Robert Benoist from his days as a WWI combat pilot to his time as a race car champion and later fighting the German...

Alexandra Anton’s Santiaga is a moving novel about self-discovery. The story follows the titular Santiaga, a young, determined woman who passionately seeks enlightenment. Against her widowed mother’s...

Kirkus, the premiere review publication in publishing, has given my third collection of short fiction, Borderlanz, their coveted Kirkus Star. Only 3% of indie titles are awarded a Kirkus Star, so this is a big deal, adding to the "Editor's Pick" from Booklife, the starred review from Blueink Review, and the effusive praise from The Ottawa Review of Books. Here are some highlights from the Kirkus starred review: "With an ear for sharp dialogue and an engaging narrative voice, Smith has crafted an irresistible lineup of tales that deeply probe both the dark and light facets of humanity—regardless of how many actual humans appear in the stories themselves. ... Satisfying twists and turns join with humor and deliciously vibrant descriptions to immerse readers in their compelling and eccentric worlds. ... The result is a must-read for anyone craving layered and offbeat chills and thrills. A dazzling array of stories that consistently challenge readers to contemplate the possibilities around them. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Borderlanz contains 15 stories, including award winners, award finalists, and "best of the year" selections, in a mix of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and more.  Click here to buy Borderlanz from your favourite retailer.

By BlueInk Staff Seeking for inspiration in the new year? Look no further than Allen Levi and his little book-that-could, Theo of Golden. Beginning life as a self-published novel, Theo of Golden took ...

Episode XXIX of Reader’s Delight features authors Ewan Whyte, Crystal Quast, and Shani Mootoo, as well as What’s In A Name Bookstore Stories from Blueink Bookstore Cafe and Hidden Gem Book Co., both in Woodstock, Ontario. Ewan Whyte discusses his new book, Mothers of Invention: Essays on the Community of Jesus and Grenville Christian College (Wolsak … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 29, April 26, 2026 →

Episode XXIX of Reader’s Delight features authors Ewan Whyte, Crystal Quast, and Shani Mootoo, as well as What’s In A Name Bookstore Stories from Blueink Bookstore Cafe and Hidden Gem Book Co., both in Woodstock, Ontario. Ewan Whyte discusses his new book, Mothers of Invention: Essays on the Community of Jesus and Grenville Christian College (Wolsak … Continue reading Reader’s Delight, Episode 29, April 26, 2026 →

In this winning coming-of-age novel, a young man struggling with ADHD re-captures his childhood sense of wonder on a cross-country road trip with his grandmother. Eighteen-year-old Oscar is a good kid...