Author Archives: Smoky Zeidel

About Smoky Zeidel

Smoky Zeidel is an author whose deep connection to nature is apparent in all she writes. She is the author of three novels, a short story collection, and three works of nonfiction. When not writing or exploring nature, Smoky spends time gardening, camping, meditating, and resisting the urge to speak in haiku.

Redeeming Grace—Special Edition is Released

Posted on April 18, 2013

Persecution and terrorism come under many guises. But what if the man persecuting and terrorizing you is your own father, and he’s doing it in the name of God? It is with pride and pleasure that Vanilla Heart Publishing and … Continue reading →

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A Talk With Pulizer Prize Nominated Writer Jerry Ellis

Posted on April 17, 2013

In 1838–1839, the vast majority of members of the Cherokee Nation were forcibly removed from their homes in the Southeast by President Andrew Johnson’s administration and forced to travel nearly a thousand miles to Oklahoma during one of the most … Continue reading →

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CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS BLOG POST

Posted on April 15, 2013

Well, rats. I posted this blog, and it had bad links to an old download. Now, the 2011 Earth Day freebie is still a wonderful read; still, I want you to have the 2013 download. Now, the blog has the … Continue reading →

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An Earth Week Giveaway

Posted on April 15, 2013

It’s Earth Week! The week set aside to celebrate and honor our Mother Planet—and to educate people about how we are damaging Her, and what we can do to heal the wounds we’ve inflicted. Damaging Her. I feel kind of … Continue reading →

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Fog

Posted on April 10, 2013

As many of my readers know, I live with chronic pain conditions as a result of being struck by lightning twenty-three years ago. (I tell the story in my short bio, “In a Flash,” for those of you who aren’t … Continue reading →

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What Price Beauty? Guest Post by Scott Zeidel

Posted on April 8, 2013

After only a wee bit of prodding, I convinced Scott–my husband, my soul mate, and co-author of my latest book, Trails–to write a guest post for Smoky Talks …. Scott is such a fabulous writer in his own right, and his … Continue reading →

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The Elephant Seals of Big Sur

Posted on April 3, 2013

There’s something magical about leaving on an explore when the skies are still inky and the rest of the world sleeps. On this early Saturday morning, even the few cars on the road in LA move at a halcyon pace … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your Kindle?

Posted on March 25, 2013

… or Bookshelf? Or iPad? I went AWOL from blogging late last week as I prepared an author talk for the 13th annual Whittier College Bookfaire. I did this event last year and had a blast; this year, I got … Continue reading →

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John Muir and Me

Posted on March 19, 2013

I’m not one to envy another person’s life, but if there is one person I’ve caught myself being envious of, it’s John Muir. I would, in fact, like to become John Muir. Muir spent a great part of his adult … Continue reading →

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Trails is Here

Posted on March 18, 2013

With great pleasure, Scott and I announce the release of our new memoir, Trails: Come walk with us down all the trails we have taken during our lives: our Personal Pathways, Trails Through Nature, our Spiritual Journeys. Learn about our … Continue reading →

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