Author: Paul Smith
Author of children’s books and adult novels.
Living with PTSD. Former ICU registered nurse. 🇨🇦 and 🏳️🌈. Vancouver Island Univeristy alumni; BScN degree.
check out my website: www.paulsmithbooks.com
- Think: contemporary romance + the jungle book + themes of bodily autonomy = Steps to Tomorrow: My Destiny, My Choice.
- Thank you to everyone who participated in the Alex Pretti candlelight vigils last night. Be it in person, online or in your own personal way. Remember: the light always beats the darkness. In solidarity
- The Boss dropped a new song; it’s a must listen! youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w
- The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions has issued a statement on the killing of Minnesota Nurse Alex Pretti Let’s turn social media into a picturesque candle light vigil to Nurse Pretti this Wednesday at 7:30 local time would suffice. In solidarity.
- Writing “Step’s to Tomorrow: My Destiny, My Choice” was a direct response to the Supreme Court of the US overturning Roe V. wade. It was a conscious choice to support women, women’s rights and human rights. It is a very good book that is deep. It has been described as “Timely and Timeless”
- Cover Reveal! The Book Social, imprint of Legend Press, has finalized the cover for “The Women of Ravensbrück” Publication Schedule: E-book/kindle global launch April 30th 2026, UK paperback April 30th 2026, USA paperback October 6th, 2026. What do you think of the cover?
- find myself reflecting on Trumps America. Please take 3 minutes to watch this speech. youtu.be/VLdWqP8mczw How far America has come since that speech but now, under Trump, how far has it slid backwards.
- I have faith that @kathygriffin.bsky.social can resurrect this app! Go Kathy go!
- It’s publishing eve! Tomorrow, Steps to Tomorrow: My Destiny, my choice, is published! Hazzah! I’m so very excited for the world to meet Zola! I hope you’re also excited! Hazzah!
- Happy December everyone! This Friday, Dec 5, “Steps to Tomorrow: My Destiny, My Choice” goes live! Have I mentioned how excited I am for the world to meet Zola? A timely and timeless young adult novel; bold and emotional. You can preorder the kindle version on Amazon!
- Yes I’m still excited! Less than one week until “Steps to Tomorrow: My Destiny, My Choice” is published! Timely and timeless; Bold and Emotional. Simply amazing. This Young Adult novel is worth the hype! Preorder the kindle version on Amazon Canada: a.co/d/e1WdAsi Amazon USA: a.co/d/3CUZcre
- I’m very excited. Steps to Tomorrow: My Choice, My Destiny. Is a very special book. There is excitement with every book launch but this one is different. The young adult novel itself is about Zola. A 17 year old, anthropomorphic, chimpanzee… 1/2
- Steps to Tomorrow:My Destiny, my choice, will be published on Dec 5 of this year! Currently available for preorder on kindle, paperback and hardcover coming soon! Amazon.ca link: a.co/d/gAcrYTd Amazon USA link: a.co/d/0PJo6be Thank you for all your love and support!
- So I finished the final read through of Steps to Tomorrow: My Destiny, My Choice. This is so good. I’m so extremely excited! Should be published on December 5/2025! It’s timely and timeless. Bold and emotional. I’m proud of this piece of literature. I truly can’t wait for the world to meet Zola!
- The back cover for “Steps to Tomorrow” just dropped. It’s fabulous! I’m very excited for this novel to be released on December 5/2025 I can’t wait for the world to meet Zola.
- Christmas is coming: order Bat Rocket Boogie for the child aged 6-9 in your life. Kid approved! Amazon USA: www.amazon.com/Bat-Rocket-B... Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/Bat-Rocket-B...
- The wait is finally over! The Zoo Goes Bonkers! Is finally available in paperback! Amazon Canada link: a.co/d/gf2t68x Amazon USA link: a.co/d/e1Xila7 Order now to get it in time for Christmas!
- The Eternal Flame Trilogy. Book one: the beacon of hope, book two: the shadow of the jester, book three: the enemy within. I’m 2/3rds of the way through editing book two: the shadow of the jester. Book one: the beacon of hope, has been submitted to the publisher.
- Let’s go @bluejays.com let’s go!
- Overcrowded at the Zoo! Available NOW in paperback and on kindle. Amazon USA link: a.co/d/2FWxd1f Amazon CANADA link: a.co/d/4RdvDaq Ideal for middle grade readers aged 6-12! Fun for everyone and remember: everyone is welcome at the zoo.
- Also available at @waterstones.bsky.social is Bat Rocket Boogie by Paul Smith. Great for ages 6-9. Available in paperback and hardback. Great Christmas present! www.waterstones.com/book/bat-roc...
- Hey U.K. friends! The Zoo Goes Bonkers! Is available for preorder through @waterstones.bsky.social www.waterstones.com/book/the-zoo... 37 Adorable short stories about animals! For readers of all ages. Published Oct 30/2025. Perfect Christmas gift!
- When legends awake, darkness trembles. In the pulsing heart of Seraphim City, twins Emilia and Clara Benning walk a path veiled in the shadows of myth. Raised on tales of their fierce Viking ancestors, they are unaware of the destiny awaiting them. www.amazon.ca/Andarta-Book...
- Overcrowded at the zoo just went live on Kindle! Amazon.ca link: a.co/d/6cI7qHz Amazon.com link: a.co/d/iKwkZpg Paperback and hardcover will be live soon.
- Canreads just published a critical review of rhino! canreads.ca/featured-rev... Check out the thriller that is gaining a lot of momentum!
- The Bottom Line: RHINO is a luminous debut thriller that is terrifying, deeply atmospheric and morally fearless. BestThrillers.com Since the review went live Rhino is flying off the shelves! Check out the thriller that is gaining attention. bestthrillers.com/rhino-a-lumi...
- Ok the review of Rhino from BestThrillers.com is finally live! Check out the amazing review here: bestthrillers.com/rhino-a-lumi...
- Welcome to the Zoo is #7 in FREE children’s ebooks and is still free for one final day! Thank you to everyone who downloaded a copy! a.co/d/0lKLDNT
- For the last time; today and tomorrow (Oct 10,11) the ebook version of Welcome to the Zoo is FREE! It’s flying off the shelves popular with this promotion. Good for readers of all ages. a.co/d/39iXcxF
- The narratives unfold in different animal habitats and address topics relevant to modern society, like anti-bullying and mental health awareness. Pick up Welcome to the Zoo on oct 4,5 for free on kindle ebook! a.co/d/7Vdbotv
- Hi everyone. I just had a radio commercial made for my thriller, Rhino. You can check out the commercial here: www.fiverr.com/s/WELAWmL And if your interested you can check out the novel here: a.co/d/fCbUupt Read for free with kindle unlimited.
- Welcome to the Zoo. 30 short stories staring animals! Reflects the world we live in and the human experience. Everyone is welcome at the zoo! a.co/d/aUpUWNN
- Read the Kirkus Review for Welcome to the Zoo! Read for free with kindle unlimited. #pricedrop of kindle ebook $2.99 usd! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Get the book here: a.co/d/1mfdf6Z And remember; everyone is welcome at the zoo!
- Thrilled to see that for the first time I have pages read on #kindleunlimited 415 pages read for today! I’m so thankful and excited For those interested the book is a.co/d/7V3Ad1g Welcome to the Zoo. Read for free with kindle unlimited
- Rhino by Paul Smith Get your copy today a.co/d/5e696cS
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- You know it’s serious when health Canada releases a statement: “Health Canada currently maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders.” recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-rec...
- Try Ivory by Paul Smith an adventure story set in the world of the illegal ivory trade. It follows two main characters: a former ivory smuggler named Ming Wei who is trying to atone for his past, and Zara Okonkwo, a Kenyan conservation officer dedicated to protecting elephants. a.co/d/euNGnWI
- Bat Rocket Boogie, for ages 6-9, available now! Amazon USA link a.co/d/bo7QrBJ Amazon Canada: a.co/d/98RCp5E
- Rhino by Paul Smith has won a @LiteraryTitan book award Get your copy today from Amazon - available on kindle unlimited, ebook and paperback! Amazon USA link: a.co/d/2W0Kfyh Amazon Canada link: a.co/d/8dQcghb
- Visit paulsmithbooks.com to explore a world of unique tales that will spark your imagination and take you on unforgettable adventures. Unleash your creativity and discover stories that resonate with readers of all ages.
- Beyond excited that I have returned the edited copy of “The Women of Ravensbrück” to the publisher. excited for this book. It’s starting to sink in that my life is about to change for the better. Available for preorder on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Women-Ravens...
- Pre-order The Women of Ravensbrück by Paul Smith. The women of Ravensbrück is a story of resistance and is fictional, and artistic, written by a mentally disabled author. Inspired by the real atrocities that occurred in Ravensbrück. a.co/d/02qK7Lg
- get Rhino for the book lover in your life. Time is running out for Dr. Minh Tran. Desperate to save her father, Linh plunges into Hanoi's lethal underworld, hunting a cure as ancient as it is forbidden. www.amazon.com/Rhino-Paul-S...
- I wonder what kind of future we will have: the idealistic Star Trek where equality has been achieved, droids of Star Wars that take over human jobs, or the cold corporate world of aliens
- I wonder what kind of future we will have: the idealistic Star Trek where equality has been achieved, droids of Star Wars that take over human jobs, or the cold corporate world of aliens
- I think I’ve lost my mind somewhere in these pages; now it’s time to edit. For those wondering: it’s a 7 part novel about fairies and gnomes. Each part has 25 chapters for 175 chapters all together. Written for middle grade or tweens. Early chapter books is the intent.
- The Women of Ravensbrück, an artistic, fictional, representation, by a mentally disabled author is available for preorder on Amazon. Published by Legend Press. USA: a.co/d/7OfEdgf Canada: www.amazon.ca/Women-Ravens... Uk: www.amazon.co.uk/Women-Ravens...
