This is Story Warren: Allies In Imagination
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S. D. Smith is an author, a lover of chocolate chip cookies, and a founder of Story Warren. Sam was born and raised in West Virginia, lived in South Africa as a teenager, and returned to West Virginia for his (so-far) extensive adulthood. Sam and his beloved wife, Gina, have four children, two of whom have embarked on adulthood themselves. It was at their home in the Appalachian hills where he told his children many stories, including some featuring heroic rabbits with swords. These later became the Green Ember Series, a now-popular work of moral imagination that has delighted millions around the globe. Sam is a devoted Christian, a lifelong Mountaineer fan, and an enthusiast of sports, books, and humorous things.
Latest posts by S. D. Smith (see all)
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Great video, S.D.! Thanks for what you do.
Thanks, Barry, for the encouragement.
Yay Sam! This is such a delightful video. I was clapping my hands at the sights and sounds of your delightful family. For your next video, read me a story!
Ha ha, thanks Brenda. I’m not a very good reader!
And… this is why I’m more of a fan than a contributor. Thanks, Sam. Love the video. Great work by Mr. Patton!
Not possible without you, man.
Love it!
Thanks!
Love, love, love it!! How precious a distillation… both of the mission of SW and of your family. 🙂 Good work all!
Thank you so much, Julie.
So so great!
Also, my 18 month old stopped playing when he heard the music and started dancing.
The Walla Recovery!
This is why I love The Story Warren.
Thank you.
Thank YOU.
And….this lovely video comes complete with hat and pipe. Well done, sir.
Thanks! Brian was the man.
This was so good! I loved what you had to say, but I got all misty-eyed seeing the family interaction at the end.
Got you right where I want you, Jonathan. 🙂 Actually, me too. Thank you.
Beautifully put.
Thanks, Loren.
Love this. So well done. I’m deeply grateful for you guys.
Thank you. WE are deeply GRATEFUL for YOU GUYS! (All Caps for emphasis = pro writer skillz.)
This made my heart soar, race, and dance. What a brilliant idea and resource. I can not wait to share with family members and friends as well. Thank you for all your work.