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D. James Smith

D. James Smith
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D. James Smith

D. James Smith lives in California, where he studied with poet Philip Levine. A recipient of a fellowship in creative writing from the National Endowment for the Arts, his work appears frequently in literary magazines, most recently, The Amherst... Read full bio

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A. Everyday be of service to others and yourself.
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My life in 8 words: "My life is busy, challenging, interesting and meaningful."
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D. James Smith
February 13, 2012
I'm busy finishing up a book of poetry for publication. I have lots of ideas for some books for teens though they are in the...
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It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time will be released on October 06, 2012 in Trade Paperback
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It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time is now available in Trade Paperback
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Everyday be of service to others and yourself. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. My beastly appearanc: old, bullet-headed, one eye squinted. And my absurd sense of humor. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. Getting caught with too many deadlines. Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her? A. I'd like to meet St. Peter and ask if the apostles told jokes and what would have been an example of one? Surely these young Jewish guys in dire straits had to have used humor. Just as surely the literary sensibility of the day would not have seen it as helpful to getting out a message that was deadly serious. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Captain Ahab in Moby Dick. He is not exactly a villian. More a victim of his obsessions. Though others suffer because of it. Learn more about D. James Smith

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Authors adoption experience spurs childrens book
Fresno Bee, October 20, 2012
...s available at orders@heydaybooks.com. "Sounds the Living Make" (Stephen F. Austin University Press, $15.95): Fresno's D. James Smith's latest work is a collection of poetry. His past works include "Prayers for the Dead Ventriloquist" and "My Brother's...
Authors adoption experience spurs childrens book
Fresno Bee, October 20, 2012
...s available at orders@heydaybooks.com. "Sounds the Living Make" (Stephen F. Austin University Press, $15.95): Fresno's D. James Smith's latest work is a collection of poetry. His past works include "Prayers for the Dead Ventriloquist" and "My Brother's...
Herald-Sun Golf Classic: Scores and Tee Times
Durham Herald-Sun, August 15, 2012
...and 4 Andrew Robinson d. Travis Byrd, 19 holes Ronnie Williams Jr. d. Carson Hunt, 1-up Alex Brese d. James Smith, 1-up Blake McSherry d. Kedar Karkare, 1-up Stephen Lavenets d. Cameron Phillips, 7 and 5 Jack Garrett d. Christian Worstell,...