Catherine Gruben Smith

Swords, Psalms, Spies, and Faeries: a Sojourner on the Way Home

Catherine Gruben Smith lives in the middle of Texas, which she begrudgingly admits is probably better than a magical tower. She grew up mostly in a dusty town in the southern New Mexican desert and will always carry the quirks. (Yes, New Mexico is a part of the United States, and no, she was not a missionary, and yes, you can drink the water.) It is her delight and privilege to be a housewife, mother, and an Earl Gray connoisseur. Another of her constant activities is trying to keep her dogs from terrorizing the house and neighborhood with their determination to be always underfoot and hungry. (The work of a dog lover is never done.) She has always been fascinated by the written word, philosophical reasoning, and good stories of bravery and honor. When not writing, reading, chasing children or dogs, Catherine can be found board-gaming, baking, hiking, or possibly broad sword fighting with her older brother. If you want a fuller explanation of Catherine, go and read Psalm 30. The heart and purpose of her life can be found there, especially in the last two verses.

Catherine prays reading her books will give her readers the urge to get up off the couch and serve. Don’t sit on the side-lines. We have the tools to fix this broken world.

Sojourner Series

The last bible stolen. A mute musician with a shadowy past. His chimera friend trying to keep him alive. A broken brother and sister, the last ones who can recover God’s word. And a monster hunting them in the dark.

A dystopian young adult series, complete in six books, suitable for fourteen to adult, each averaging 300 pages. Filled with betrayal and intrigues, hope in the shadows, friendships forged through hardships, and worldviews and timeless truths. Click on book one, Ravens Ruins, to learn more.