The Cake & Pewter Chronicles

In a land where magical powers are restricted to a privileged few, these women push the boundaries of what is possible. Preorder the collection today or follow the series on Substack. Click here to read more.

reflections

The Book I Wrote to Deal With Rejection

I have a new book! Cake and Pewter Chronicles, a cozy fantasy collection, is forthcoming November 30, 2026, from Clay Patin Press. And yes, I wrote every bit of it in the throes of rejection. As of this blog post, in fact, I’ve received sixty-two rejection letters related to my writing this year. Compare that…

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November 7, 2026

grief and memory

Nurturing Connections Through Baking: A Pumpkin Bread Recipe

The post reflects on the deep emotional connections formed through shared rituals The author reminisces and discusses how comfort rituals can provide hope during challenging times. Through baking, they find solace and the power to foster connections.

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October 3, 2026

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the sacred grounds series

cozy, contemporary, coming of age at thirty

About the author

Callie J. Smith writes about women who, like her, are finding themselves. Her essays and cozy fiction (contemporary and fantasy) explore everyday things like hope, creativity, and grief.

COMING SOON! In a land where magical powers are restricted to a privileged few, these woman push the boundaries of what is possible. Preorder Smith’s forthcoming cozy fantasy collection today! Click here to read more.

GIVEAWAY! Kindle editions of A Prayer on Waking and Coincidentally Yours are free on Amazon for a limited time, November 7-11, 2026 (Pacific Time) only. Click here to find your copy.

Shop the Gift Collection

Slow down, light a candle, and make cocoa. Click here to shop Smith’s story-inspired gift collection for pieces to keep or give with her books.

Smith’s novels have joined the Indie Author Project! Click here to learn more about the IAP’s partnership with curators and libraries to find the best indie published books.