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EXPLORE ROADS LESS TRAVELED
IN A JANET ELAINE SMITH NOVEL
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| Years ago--we thought Utah would never end |
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FINDING WALDO...ER, JANET ELAINE SMITH
Many years ago, when Ivan and I were young, we traveled across 42 states in less than 6 months. We had an old 1960 Chevy
station wagon and 2 kids in diapers. Why? To make contact with the churches that had supported us as missionaries in Venezuela
to let them know what their money had accomplished.
Prior to that, I had already been in Venezuela, and Ivan had been in Korea (in the army, during the Korean War).
So, I guess you could say we were world-wide travelers.
Now, we live in a very different world. North and South Korea seem to be at near odds again, and President Obama
is trying to make peace with Cuba and President Chavez (in Venezuela), and is trying (along with the UN, South Korea, and
many other countries) to keep North Korea from shooting off their nuclear weapons.
Oh, you ask, what does Cuba have to do with anything? Well, to find out, check out my blog.
You see, there are many countries where missionaries today cannot travel. But in today's world, cyber space
seems to have no limits.
One of my fun daily checks on my website is a new feature that has been added on my counter.
There is a map that shows where the latest viewers have come from. I am getting people from all over the world, quite literally,
showing up on a daily basis. It is such fun to wonder how somebody in India or South Africa or many of the nations that I
can't identify without going to a map that has the names of the countries showing ever stumbled across my website.
So, no matter where in the world you are, I am delighted that you found me, and I can honestly say that no matter where
you go, I'm there with you. So welcome to my world.
And yes, the new book, Maiden Rock Mistress, is now available. Enjoy!
See you next month--or whenever I get around to doing the update again.
Janet Elaine Smith
SEE
YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS
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| Dunnottar Castle by Michael Boss |
A few months ago a friend of mine, Liz Delisi, sent me an e-picture of a painting of Dunnottar Castle done by Michael Boss. I was immediately drawn to it, mainly because
it was so different. Every picture I had seen showed the castle surrounded by green grass. Michael had captivated a very different
feel to the castle by painting it in the winter. Yes, that is the painting above.
Upon writing to Michael, he said he "doesn't believe in karma," but
he had just stumbled across my Keith Trilogy, and at about the same time a friend of his told him that he had purchased and
read the books. Sorry, Michael, but sometimes there are things you just can't escape, no matter how hard you try. Here is
what Michael said about his painting of Dunnottar Castle.
I looked at so many online pics of the castle and
said no to a "touristy" painting. I wanted a nice sun or moonrise in winter. I am taken by the idea of the castle
being a part of Erda or Mother Nature. I think Liz and particularly Dan can attest to my love of Richard Wagner.
I think a bit of Wagnerian theater slipped in that painting as well!!! No Valkyries or dragons, but "the old" is there
somewhere. If you look again at the website you can see the same in my rail/castle painting of Ruine Campi in SE Switzerland!
As
for our website, we are in the process of adding much more...like 12 new prints. And a complete section on our
gallery at the Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia...soon to be the latest Marriott! And a new painting of the Greenbrier's
Wisteria Room c.1930 and Robert E. Lee at the Old White's (Greenbrier's) Springhouse in October of 1861.
Took
a detour to your websites! Cover painting by your youngest is quite good. Stick with him.
Will get
back to your site and do some bedtime reading.
I encourage you to go look at his website (just click on the sign
below) and look at his marvelous artwork. Thank you for including Dunnottar Castle in your collection.
If you say something nice about Janet Elaine Smith, you just might see
your name up in lights too! You never know.
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Riding into the modern world
As promised, here are the links to my new videos trailers. No more
horse and buggy days; we're in the techno-world. I hope you will enjoy your ride with me to take a closer look at some of
my favorite books. You can find more information on all of my books here, and one small click on the covers will make it easy for you to order them. I'd love to share my fun with all of you!
A Lumberjack Christmas at
ONE-STOP SHOPPING
To make it easier for you, please just click here to get the low-down on all of my books.
Just jump on (click on) the train to escape to the
land of your dreams. When our northern friends fly south, they are called "snowbirds." You can join them, even if you thought
you had to save all of your money for the IRS. Bon Voyage!
HERE'S YOUR PASSPORT TO FUN!
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING
...and the price is right! Yes, IT'S FREE!
What is it? It's my "Sampler." It has the first chapter of each of my now-available books,
plus a sneak peek at three new ones that will be out this year. It's all together in one volume, which I will send to you
as an e-mail attachment.
In the first week it was out, I sent out over 400 copies of the Sampler. Women copied
it off to take to the laundromat. Doctors copied it off to put in their waiting rooms; it beats those year-old magazines!
Over 100 people wrote to tell me which of the book/s they had ordered. People wrote to ask me when the future ones would be
available.
How can you get it? Just send an e-mail to janetelainesmith@yahoo.com and it will be on its way to you in a matter of a few hours. It's a good way to have some fun!
When you have finished reading the Sampler, if you have printed it off, give it to someone
else. If you want to copy it to a disk for your friends, go right ahead. If you want to e-mail it to someone, be my guest.
It is a Biblical principle: give and it shall be given onto you. This one is yours to give freely to anyone you want to share
it with. Spread the word!
| WALLACE MEMORIAL |
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| Edinburgh, Scotland |
The Keith Trilogy still outsells all of my other novels. If I can find a few thousand extra hours, one day I will bring
them to America. Our first Keith, Rev. James, arrived in Bridgewater Massachusetts in 1662. It was just after the British
Civil War, and (in my head) there are 7 books that will follow the next 7 generations of American Keiths, ending with the
close of the US Civil War. As my best friend from Grand Forks always says, "But not today." Still, it is something to tease
you just a wee bit.
| More pics from a "cousin" |
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| Thanks, Ellie Keith |
Exciting new pictures added.
Just click on the gate below to enjoy them.
| COME ON IN TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN |
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| Click on the opening to gain passage to the castle |
Click here for your personal Road Map to Dunnottar Castle (through a description of the books and ordering information).
Wonder what my life is like? Check out my blog.
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