Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology Helmer in the Dragon Tomb: S. D. Smith & Zach Franzen on the New Green Ember Adventure
Green Ember friends, you are going to love this one! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with S. D. (Sam) Smith and Zach Franzen to chat about an epic new adventure in the Green Ember universe: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb!
For years, readers (including my son Isaac) have been asking for Helmer’s origin story — and now it’s finally here. Not only will we get a brand-new full-length novel, but Green Ember fans can also also enjoy an action-adventure video game that brings the story to life in a whole new way! And get this: the game is designed to be family-friendly with no ads, no micro-transactions, and no creepy internet people. Just pure storytelling, adventure, and delight for our kids.
In this conversation, Sam and Zach share the hospitable heart behind the project, the challenges of creating something this big, and some behind the scenes nuggets true fans of #rabbitswithswords won't want to miss. You’ll hear about the creative process, the vision for the story and game, and what makes Helmer in the Dragon Tomb such a special addition to the Green Ember world we already love.
Plus, there are over a dozen questions from actual kids ranging from banjos to shading techniques to mysteries and deep dives! We tried to make it rapid fire...but we had a lot to say. 😉
✨ Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting project! Check out the Kickstarter at HumilityandDoxology.com/Helmer or click here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storywarren/green-ember-helmer-in-the-dragon-tomb
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Click here for my previous chat with Sam on stories and the sanctified imagination: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/sam-smith/
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