A Bit about Me

I like to write…
I’ve always enjoyed reading fiction and writing stories. Normally, I write speculative fiction – science Fiction, fantasy or even horror on occasion. Sometimes what I write is light and humorous while at other times it is dark and gritty. It all depends on the time of year and what strikes my fancy.

I also write non-fiction material which also ranges in variety and mood.

Using the name Peter Andrew Smith…
When I started submitting for publication, I considered using a pen name for some of my work since it was so varied. I decided it would be just too confusing for me to write under various names. So everything, the young adult fantasy stories to the very dark horror stories goes under the one name.

When I branched out into writing non-fiction and devotional materials I continued to use my full legal name. Of course when your name is Peter Smith you do have to add something to stick out from the crowd. It’s mine so I may as well use it.

With many thanks to…
A couple of great groups have helped me develop and explore my love of writing fiction. Critters is a fabulous online writers groups. KV Writers Group which was founded by Kathy-Diane Leveille and the folks at the SJ Writers Group.

Most recently it has been my new writing group in Antigonish who ask the hard questions and laugh at all the right places!

And of course many thanks to Meredith for putting up with me and my writing…