Eating the Elephant is my blog. At any time, readers may find themselves amused, horrified, thought-provoked, entertained, or any combination thereof.
“How do you eat an elephant?” my husband asked when I was wallowing in self-doubt about whether I could write, and more importantly finish writing, a full-length novel.
The answer: “One bite at a time.”
It’s a metaphor for tackling any daunting, lengthy, or seemingly herculean task.
It stuck with me through the days, weeks, months, and years that it’s taken me to write my novels.
He’s a smart guy. I think I’ll keep him.
Dead Leaves, Dark Corners
Dead Leaves, Dark Corners There are no zombies here! But lurking within the pages of this creepy anthology is every other type of ghoulish …
Nicki Smith
Beauty and Dread
This author’s books are a treat for lovers of food and travel alike. Seeing the varied and sometimes surreal landscapes of his adventures through his unique voice is captivating. I would recommend all of his books whole heartedly. This author’s books are a treat for lovers of food and travel alike.
Nicki Smith
Boogeymen and Bathrooms: Rational Fear versus Irrational Fear
You might get hit by a bus. People have been hit by busses in the past. Does that mean you should never cross a …
Nicki Smith
Troop of Shadows
Troop of Shadows – Book 1 in the Troop of Shadows Chronicles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is the best book I have EVER read.” – Deborah …
Nicki Smith
My Blog-Eating the Elephant
Eating the Elephant is my blog. At any time, readers may find themselves amused, horrified, thought-provoked, entertained, or any combination thereof. “How do you …
Nicki Smith
Secrets Under the Mesa
Secrets Under the Mesa Rumors exist of a secret government base buried deep under the Archuleta Mesa in New Mexico. Joshua Hawkins, a feature …
Nicki Smith