Welcome to my website! My name is Douglas W.T. Smith and I am an Australian Fantasy Author.
This space is for the two things that I love and that is – writing and reading.

My first book, Shadow Of The Wicked is now LIVE on all your reading platforms. Read a sample below and purchase it today!
I am proud to say that I am part of, Of Metal and Magic Publishing. We are small indie publishing company that aim to deliver high quality stories and products by a range of authors. To read more check out the website OMAMPublishing.
Shadow of the Wicked AUDIOBOOK
I’m so happy to announce ‘Shadow of the Wicked’ is now available on AUDIOBOOK! I’ve been dying to share this news. I has been quite the process and I initially wanted to share it as a 1 year…
Keep readingThe Fantasy and Sci-Fi Writer’s Alliance
What is the Fantasy & Sci-Fi Writers Alliance? We are a group of Fantasy & Sci-Fi writers who have banded together to help promote each other’s works, share each other’s social media posts and try to help each…
Keep readingIndie Ink Awards 2022
SHADOW OF THE WICKED IS UP FOR NOMINATION FOR THE INDIE INK AWARDS 2022! I’m so excited by this news. When I chose to self-publish and become an indie author, I never would have thought SotW would be…
Keep readingFour Things that Should Be In Your First Chapter
Writing the first chapter is equivalent to a first date. First impressions are everything and you, the writer, are subject to some intense scrutiny. But how do you know if you’re dotting all your i’s and crossing all…
Keep readingWhat Are Filler Words, and How To Increase Readability?
In speech, filler words are short, meaningless words (or sounds) we use to fill the little pauses that occur while we decide what we’re going to say next. They’re the ‘ums’ and ‘uhs’ and ‘ers’ that litter our…
Keep reading8 Tips To Start Writing Your Book
You’ve finally decided to start writing a book, and you’re pumped about it. You’re confident your book is going to be one of the greatest written works in literary history. But when you consider actually starting the process,…
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