The only thing you'll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below.

- Roland Smith

When you do your research write down whatever interests you. Whatever stimulates your imagination. Whatever seems important. A story is built like a …

- Roland Smith

Bluetooth earpieces are so geeky," Dan Cahill said. "But they free up your hands for surfing the web, stealing priceless jewels, and eating pastry," …

- Roland Smith

Studying elephants is like going back into prehistoric times. In size, elephants are the closest thigns we have to dinosaurs. There are days when I f…

- Roland Smith

My heavenly citizenship makes the whole world a foreign mission field.

- Roland Smith

This is Simba," Nicole said, pointing to the lion. "Is he dangerous?" Asked Chase. "Not really. He mauled a trainer, but nothing much.

- Roland Smith

Dan," she said. "I'm worried about him. It's not right that a thirteen-year-old knows as much as he does bout stealing things." " You're right," Jake…

- Roland Smith

a good writer should draw the reader in by starting in the middle of the story with a hook, then go back and fill in what happened before the hook. O…

- Roland Smith

For a climber, saying that you are stopping by Everest is like saying that you are stopping by to see God.

- Roland Smith