I. Graham Smith's Blog

Last week I put my life on pause and went to Western North Carolina to help with restoration. It was the fall of 2024 that Hurricane Helene dumped incredible amounts of rain and wind on the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. The result was significant damage and loss of life. I’m told around 260 … Continue reading Helene, One Year Later

I got this wonderful AI generated spam on my website. It’s so nice to be appreciated. I love how AI can make simple internet searches to quick and painless. It’s also nice how Nigerian scammers can now generate semi-clean and contextual English without any effort. I bet the scams work on a lot of people … Continue reading Onesided AI Conversations with Graham

The author reminisces about childhood treats, contrasting home-baked goods with processed snacks. A standout memory involves a Little Debbie Cupcake shared at a sawmill, evoking nostalgia.

Zara and Kpleeb make plans for how to move forward in their quest to find Nidix and the Xih.

By Josh and Becca Fritchie I just finished a couple of books I bought for one of my kids and thought I would post a review. A little background: I recently participated in a book Festival and met a nice couple who have these two books written for youth. I bought both books and my … Continue reading The Shatterland Chronicles

The perception of time speeding up with age relates to fewer new experiences leading to less vivid memories. Technology enhances efficiency in younger people, possibly leading to this phenomenon. Embracing aging with purpose and sharing wisdom can create joy and satisfaction in life.

Kpleeb's fleet approaches Iriop but the Xi are waiting for them.

The author discusses their five-year journey writing Kpleeb's story, emphasizing the need for planning and coherence while navigating complex logistics and maintaining narrative consistency.

Come meet me and the other local authors that are participating in the Mayberry Book Festival. It’ll be a grand time! The first annual Mayberry Book Festival will be held at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History on July 19, 2025, from 10 am until 2 pm during the Mayberry Meet Up, where fans … Continue reading Mayberry Book Festival (1st annual)

Come see me and buy a book and have a quality drink on Saturday – July 12 10a-2p – at Pages Books and Coffee in Mount Airy, NC! Looking forward to seeing you! https://www.pagesbooksandcoffee.com/