https://litreactor.com/columns/happy-birthday-to-ichard-smyth-the-most-underrated-indie-author “Indie authors take more risks. They have a rockier time in the industry, but their work often reflects a… Read more Happy Birthday to Richard Smyth! (Indie Author Literary Birthday)
The St. Louis zoo is a landmark in the Midwest. It’s one of the top zoos in the country and… Read more “Post-COVID environment”
Mondays are my day to chime in on the annoying headlines or nonsense in the world. I consider myself a… Read more The most politically controversial post EVER!!! (JK, or am I???)
Some animals are just indestructible. Thank the Gods for that! When I worked as a veterinary assistant we lost dogs… Read more SuperDog
My mad scientist is not like all the others. I drew from real-life events to write this story. Years back,… Read more Paternal Experiment (Short Story)
https://www.amazon.com/An-Indifference-of-Birds/dp/1910010227 I’m hooked on Richard Smyth’s writing. Always witty and entertaining, it represents the best of independent publishing. His latest… Read more An Indifference of Birds (Book Review)
https://woodsreader.com/marketplace-1/subscription The trees, the grass, the air. It’s all so meaningful when you take a moment to stop worrying about… Read more A Hiking Life
My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs
The woods are my home. I drive down windy lanes in search of a new spot. Anticipating breathtaking scenery, animal… Read more 2 Parks, 1 Mission
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 