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I've been interviewed
Hello Dreamers. I've been interviewed on True North Eager Beaver. We speak of much, but we spook of the creative process, being 'self-employed', autistic, and many of those intersections. The interview itself will air on their YouTube Channel on Thursday, January 22nd, at 7:30 AM EST for anyone interested in checking it out. Sweet dreams everyone!
Shannon Smith
Jan 201 min read


When Fake Law Enforcement Declared War
Hello Dreamers. Available in A4 format. Print it off, tape it to a stick. I can't. I can't be the only person that heard about the events in Minneapolis and feels on edge. Link in the event you live under a damn rock. The issue isn't so much that it happened, though an unarmed person getting shot by an armoured militiaman is terrible already, but its fallout that has me on edge. Here is Governor Waltz of Minnesota contemplating the use of the State National Guard to go ag
Shannon Smith
Jan 132 min read


Coming this April
Hello Dreamers Beckoning from the Stars, the much anticipated sequel to Whispers of the Abyss, will be published this April. Follow Dectective Frances Clark as she investigates the murder of stock broker and occult enthusiast Walter Keller. An investigation that drags her into cosmic mess caused by Abigale Morris' quest to free The Dreamweaver of Tides into the verse. One where the Detective gazed upon the right spot within dark matter, introduced to the star goddess Uxzil
Shannon Smith
Jan 81 min read


The Seed of the Most Powerful Witch the World has ever Known
Join the twin Witches, Yeta and Yater, as they venture out to find a demon to seed their perfect child. Part of a series of short stories that make up the Anataya Chronicles. Story contains mature subject matter. With that, enjoy. Prologue Yeta and Yater were too much alike. Their ambitions and desire for magical power and knowledge bounced off eachother. A feedback loop that led them to a cursed place to meet the remnants of a demon. The joint leaders of a coven of vauli s
Shannon Smith
Jan 725 min read


Happy New Years! Reflections and Resolutions
Hello Dreamers. Happy New Years! 2026 is around the corner, and 2025 had been just insane. I would like to just reflect, and discuss future goals. 2025 has been... Overall the world is in a strange place. The US went from being one of the most powerful nations in the world at the centre of western commerce and culture to being in complete decline. The world has faced disruption. Old allies are enemies now and wars have either started or intensified in that time. Canada
Shannon Smith
Jan 12 min read


Merry Spacemas Dreams!
Hello Dreamers.
Shannon Smith
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Barrie Public Library Local Author Market
Hello Dreamers. AI generated thumbnail. What I bought at the Market! I don't just sell, and interesting, local, authors and artists are worth supporting. Links to everyone in the video: Raimo Strangis: https://raimostrangis.com/ K Kirchberger: https://www.amazon.ca/Collection-K-Kirchberger-ebook/dp/B0D2LX7RDC Janis Constable: https://www.janisconstablebooks.com/ Valerie Losell: https://www.instagram.com/valerielosellart/?hl=en
Shannon Smith
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Guide From Madness Drops Christmas Day!
Hello Dreamers. Its official! Guide from Madness, the sequel to Champion of Seasons, has a launch date! At midnight EST on December 25th the book will go live on Amazon! DRM-Free epub file will also be available. And, as an experiment, for a limited time, you can Pre-Order a signed copy of Guide From Madness directly off this website! Great for such dreamers who wouldn't be able to see me at a live event, mostly due to not being in Ontario, Canada. I'm just excited that I
Shannon Smith
Dec 17, 20251 min read


Barrie Public Library Author Market Debrief
Hello Dreamers. Overall the Barrie Public Library Author Market was a nice experience. I managed to get 2 more email subscribers and spoke to many fellow authors and readers. While I only sold 2 books throughout the day, it is still nice to get out there. Can't complain - the table was free with proof of being in Simcoe County. Still, people complimenting the art on everything. From the merch to the covers, to the logo and the Photoshop. I even had someone think the cover
Shannon Smith
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Toronowrimo, a Month in Review
Hello Dreamers. Wix Studio gave me tons of these November is over and now its December, so now that I have to worry about Christmas and New Years Eve, I would like to reflect on Toronowrimo. Its a good challenge to get words out. After all, no one has time to spend 10 years of their lives writing their magnum opus. Did I Make It? I wrote everyday for most days of the week. After all, to reach the 50,000 word goal you have to pump out about 1,667 words per day for the 30 da
Shannon Smith
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Commissions are Open!
Hello Dreamers. Its official! I've decided to open up for custom commissions. If you, or know someone, that needs a story written but neither has the time or writing aptitude to do so, I can help... for a fee of course! If interested, here is the link for more information or to make a request: https://www.spacewhaledreams.com/commissions Now to go back to November Writing Activities.
Shannon Smith
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Shock in the Darkness
Based on Canada'a Golgotha by Francis Derwent Wood It's the dead of night and you are sound asleep inside the trench you dug. Dreaming of home, or the Kizar, or some froline, I dunno what Jerries think about. It's cold, dirty, damp. I'm coming to take you out of your misery. In the shadows we lurk, clad in darkness and wearing more blackface than an American minstrel show. In my hand a butcher's cleaver, readied over you. Why not just shoot you? Simple - guns are loud, k
Shannon Smith
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Quiet Drop and Torowrimo Updates
Hello Dreamers. First, its November. Meaning the decade-long tradition of writing 50,000 words in 30 days started. As I am focusing on output these posts would be mostly updates. Here is everything for November. Toronto Wrimo I am using the output of my writing to finish up the initial draft of Whisper of the Abyss' sequel. The working title being "Beckoning from the Stars." Following the detective tasked with solving Walter's murder, the narrative focuses more on Uxzil'
Shannon Smith
Nov 4, 20252 min read


CanCon Ottawa Haul - Featured Authors & Creators Video
Discover the CanCon Ottawa haul featuring Canadian authors and creators. Watch the video and explore links to Gayle Morrow, John Haas, Mona Storm, and more.
Shannon Smith
Oct 28, 20251 min read


CanCon Ottawa Debrief
Hello Dreamers. CanCon Ottawa was a whirlwind of excitement and stress. The weekend was packed with experiences that I can’t wait to share with you. Day 0: The Journey Begins I woke up early on Thursday. I boarded the train to Toronto from my hometown. I had messed up my train booking for Ottawa, missing the 10:48 AM departure from Union Station. Once on VIA Rail, I felt a wave of relief. My luggage was within weight limits, and I had accepted that the cart would stay home. I
Shannon Smith
Oct 23, 20256 min read


No Kings
Hello Dreamers. While I am not American what happens in the USA has ripple effects in my home in Canada. So while I cannot be at a No Kings rally today, due to CanCon and being in Canada, I do want to show my support for the country and those watching what happens when you have an unitary president. The Symbol of Resistance: The Frog Portland, Oregon, had protests with people dressed up in silly animal costumes to demonstrate the ridiculousness of armed patrols in a town whe
Shannon Smith
Oct 18, 20252 min read


Christmas Creep
T'was the day after thanksgiving, and all through the store Isles upon isles of Christmas decor If I may request that you commit To...
Shannon Smith
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Happy Thanksgiving
Hello Dreamers. I would like to wish all of you a Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Hope you have a nice rest with some yummy food! See you all on the other side! Or Ottawa CanCon , which starts Friday!
Shannon Smith
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Ignite/WOTS Haul
Hello Dreamers Got all these weird AI images, might as well put them to use. After some arguments with my computer, I got the haul video up onto Youtube. It simply goes through everything I bought at Ignite and WOTS. Another will be posted post CanCon Ottawa. Below are where you can find these books by these authors. Just as a warning some of them might not be available anymore. With that, enjoy! Books Fate's Fall Volume 1 by Karla Doyle: https://www.amazon.ca/Fates-Falls-
Shannon Smith
Oct 9, 20251 min read


WOTS Debrief
Hello Dreamers. I had a grande time at WOTS! Over the weekend I was able to sell 8 books and an embroidered patch. While not quite enough to pay for the table, its still a better outcome than at Ignite by Books. I also got to talk to readers and hand out business cards. All and all, a great time. As with WOTS there were lessons to be learned and some interesting trends that popped up. The Book that Sold the Most Is... Whispers of the Abyss. Yeah, I know, people heard 'Te
Shannon Smith
Oct 1, 20253 min read
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