Books with author Billy "Fox" Smith

Crabs and oysters take center stage as Chef Bill Smith conveys his passion for preparing these sumptuous shellfish long associated with southern coastlines. Smith's sensibilities as a North Carolinian born and raised down east are vibrantly on display as he recalls the joy of growing up catching crabs and shucking oysters. Smith traveled the coastline, visited with crab fishermen and oyster farmers, and dove deep into a library's worth of regional cookbooks and collections of heirloom recipes from seaside communities, notably in North Carolina and Louisiana. His collection of fifty recipes, organized by courses, ranges from simple, everyday preparations to elaborate ones suitable for fancy parties. From Crabmeat Cobbler, Roasted Oysters, and Hard-Crab Stew with White Cornmeal Dumplings, to Crabmeat Ravigotte and Oyster Shortcake, cooks will find a succulent recipe for every occasion. The book includes seasonal selection information and detailed cleaning and preparation instructions for hard- and soft-shell crabs and oysters.

Dry Island Rain braves forward into a dangerous new world that does not know the touch of man. Set in a time somewhere in the ancient past, a young girl must face this frightening existence completely helpless and all alone. Can she survive long enough to watch her world end or will she fall victim to the many dangers of the Isle? Bordering on mythology and ancient lore, Dry Island Rain is an exciting epic adventure of timeless beauty and legendary danger. Will she survive the end of the beginning?-(Newest Version #1-V5.0 equipped with fresh hyperlinks, a blue border backdrop, new text, new spooky blue cover, and added content. The New Print version has beautiful lavender color pages for your enhanced reading enjoyment!)billyfoxsmith@gmail.com

Crabs and oysters take center stage as Chef Bill Smith conveys his passion for preparing these sumptuous shellfish long associated with southern coastlines. Smith's sensibilities as a North Carolinian born and raised down east are vibrantly on display as he recalls the joy of growing up catching crabs and shucking oysters. Smith traveled the coastline, visited with crab fishermen and oyster farmers, and dove deep into a library's worth of regional cookbooks and collections of heirloom recipes from seaside communities, notably in North Carolina and Louisiana. His collection of fifty recipes, organized by courses, ranges from simple, everyday preparations to elaborate ones suitable for fancy parties. From Crabmeat Cobbler, Roasted Oysters, and Hard-Crab Stew with White Cornmeal Dumplings, to Crabmeat Ravigotte and Oyster Shortcake, cooks will find a succulent recipe for every occasion. The book includes seasonal selection information and detailed cleaning and preparation instructions for hard- and soft-shell crabs and oysters.

Dry Island Rain braves forward into a dangerous new world that does not know the touch of man. Set in a time somewhere in the ancient past, a young girl must face this frightening existence completely helpless and all alone. Bordering on mythology and ancient lore, Dry Island Rain is an exciting epic adventure of timeless beauty and legendary danger.

(Outlaw Galaxy 1, stand-alone novel) Benjamin "Trip" Trippany dreams of someday traveling to the stars ... but he never imagined that he’d be kidnapped and forced to join Diamond Black Joe’s pirate gang! A rousing space adventure for readers of all ages. 73,000 words or about 200 pages, reading time: five hours.Trip lives with his Uncle Craz in the bustling port town of Pennick's Crossing, working in Craz's repair bay while dreaming of having his own ship and adventuring among the stars. A chance encounter and chase through the bustling city delivers him into the clutches of Diamond Black Joe, the infamous space pirate. Forced to join the pirate gang, Trip learns that Diamond Black Joe plans to attack and capture a Sh'nar cargo ship fleet, where his best friend Jinx is among the crew. Forced to choose between his own safety and saving his best friend, Trip is plunged into deep space battles, blaster battles with ferocious pirates and a desperate struggle to free Jinx and the captured Sh'nar!By Bill Smith, author of Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels (Del Rey Books) and Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game (Second Edition, for West End Games)

"It's Andy Pandiferous Prequel Time!" is the second book in our little, angry panda's life during the "It's Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2012. In this adventure, Andy finds himself stuck in a prequel. He leaves home in a fit of rage and stumbles upon bamboo, a stupid ladybug, and some girl in a red hoody. Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 2 - Series 1)

"It's Andy Pandiferous Doodle Time!" is the second book in our little, angry panda's life during the "It's ANOTHER Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2014. In this adventure, Andy wakes up to find he has been transformed into a stupid, poorly-drawn doodle. What's a panda to do? Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 2 - Series 2)

"It's Andy Pandiferous Time!" is the first book in life of our little, angry panda and begins the twelve-book "It's Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2012. Everybody gets angry, and pandas are no exception. Andy Pandiferous gets angry about everything because he likes to be angry. His sarcastic humor and wild adventures will leave a mark on you. Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 1 - Series 1)

"It's Andy Pandiferous (Welsey Kittopolis) Zombie Time!" is the next book in our little, angry panda's life during the "It's Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2012. In this adventure, Wesley finds himself on the prowl as a living dead kitten hungry for brains. Brains make him so happy. Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 9 - Series 1)

"It's Andy Pandiferous Career Time!" is the next book in our little, angry panda's life during the "It's Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2012. In this adventure, Andy is angry and bored and gets a job at a call center. What fresh hell is this? You'll see. Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 5 - Series 1)

"It's Andy Pandiferous New Friend Time!" is the next book in our little, angry panda's life during the "It's Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2012. In this adventure, Andy comes face-to-face with a happy kitten who is way too HAPPY about EVERYTHING. Just too much happy. Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 6 - Series 1)

"It's Andy Pandiferous Documentary Time!" is the second book in our little, angry panda's life during the "It's Andy Pandiferous Series Time!" series of 2012. In this adventure, Andy doesn't know it yet, but he is the subject of a wildlife program. The crew members involved have no idea just what they've gotten themselves into. Once again, 5% of all monthly sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund for the continued conservation of the world's wildlife (including pandas); 5% of sales will go to the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for your support, and thanks for being an angry panda!(Book 11 - Series 1)