Hi everyone, I’m R.D. Smithson — it’s great to meet you.
I write slow-burn, character-driven Christian fiction where courage grows quietly, faith runs deep, and ordinary people push back against darkness in small but meaningful ways.
My debut novel, Shadows Among The Peaks, releases soon. It follows Eli Shephard — a quiet wanderer shaped by faith, Montana mountains, and a calling he didn’t ask for — as he steps into a hidden battle against oppression in a remote mountain village. The story leans into themes of justice, mercy, community, and hope rather than graphic violence or shock value.
I joined this group because I love connecting with readers who enjoy clean, meaningful storytelling—stories that lift the heart without shying away from real-life struggles.
If you enjoy: 📘 clean reads 🏔 quiet heroes 🔥 courage without sensationalism 🙏 faith woven gently through the story 🎭 emotional depth + suspense
…then I’d love to connect, learn what you’re reading, and join in the conversations here.
If anyone enjoys early reads, I’ll be offering some free ARC copies soon (clean Christian suspense). Just let me know — absolutely no pressure.
I write slow-burn, character-driven Christian fiction where courage grows quietly, faith runs deep, and ordinary people push back against darkness in small but meaningful ways.
My debut novel, Shadows Among The Peaks, releases soon. It follows Eli Shephard — a quiet wanderer shaped by faith, Montana mountains, and a calling he didn’t ask for — as he steps into a hidden battle against oppression in a remote mountain village. The story leans into themes of justice, mercy, community, and hope rather than graphic violence or shock value.
I joined this group because I love connecting with readers who enjoy clean, meaningful storytelling—stories that lift the heart without shying away from real-life struggles.
If you enjoy:
📘 clean reads
🏔 quiet heroes
🔥 courage without sensationalism
🙏 faith woven gently through the story
🎭 emotional depth + suspense
…then I’d love to connect, learn what you’re reading, and join in the conversations here.
If anyone enjoys early reads, I’ll be offering some free ARC copies soon (clean Christian suspense). Just let me know — absolutely no pressure.
Grateful to be here.
—R.D. Smithson