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Paul Smith, BSN, is a former registered nurse turned author whose journey through PTSD has shaped both his life and his creative voice. Born in 1982 and raised in British Columbia, he now resides in Newfoundland and Labrador, where the rugged coastlines mirror the resilience found in his work.

A proud graduate of Vancouver Island University, Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Though his nursing career was cut short due to trauma sustained in the ICU, his love of storytelling and deep empathy for others led him to write as a form of healing.

Paul is an avid dog lover and a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. His books—including The Zoo Collection—invite readers of all ages into whimsical worlds that reflect human emotion ...more

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Free Ebook Giveaway: Guardians of the Silverback (April 24–28)

I’m excited to share that my thriller novel Guardians of the Silverback will be available as a free Kindle ebook from April 24 to April 28.
Set in the heart of Uganda’s lush and endangered forests, the story follows Dr. Alex Kimani, a dedicated wildlife researcher whose peaceful life studying Silverback gorillas is shattered when powerful corporate interests threaten the sanctuary he has sworn to p Read more of this blog post »

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Average rating: 3.41 · 29 ratings · 15 reviews · 15 distinct works • Similar authors

	Rinoceronte 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Guardians Of The Silverback 3.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Welcome To The Zoo: 30 short stories about animals, sometimes funny 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steps to Tomorrow: My Destiny, My Choice did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wizard War: An Introduction to Magic 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Wish I Could Forget 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ivory 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Women of Ravensbruck: the remarkable story of a sisterhood forged during one of history's darkest chapters 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bat Rocket Boogie 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Overcrowded at the Zoo: Sassy Safari Adventures in Attitude, Empathy and Elbow Room 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Paul Smith wrote a new blog post Free Ebook Giveaway: Guardians of the Silverback (April 24–28) I’m excited to share that my thriller novel Guardians of the Silverback will be available as a free Kindle ebook from April 24 to April 28. Set in the Read more of this blog post »
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Paul Smith is now following Don J. Snyder Author of The Tin Nose Shop
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Paul Smith rated a book it was amazing The Tin Nose Shop by Don J. Snyder	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
There are some novels that tell a story—and then there are novels that quietly carry you into a moment in history and ask you to sit with it. The Tin Nose Shop by Don J. Snyder is firmly the latter. I first discovered Snyder’s work through a thoughtfu ...more
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Paul Smith made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please move from Communal topic " Hello Community Librarian, My name is Paul Smith and I am a good reads author. I am attempting to get Secrets, Adventure, Fear & Love : book five, mov ...more "
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