“Helena Smrcek is started her publishing career as a high school student, freelancing for her local newspaper. She believes in the power of a well told story, may it be an article, feature story, screen play or a novel. Her readers can expect a captivating page turner, filled with thrilling suspense, and heart-warming romance.
Her journalism carrier took off in 1999. Within three years Helena accumulated over 100 by-lines, and interviewed Ann Graham Lotz, Carol Lewis, Cec Murphey, Kelita and others. In 2002 she accepted a position at Listen Up TV, a current affairs program.
With a passion for storytelling sparked by her grandparents, Helena Smrcek weaves heartfelt tales that explore themes of faith, love, and redemption. She finds inspiration in the beauty of nature, often hiking and gardening to connect with the world around her.
Helena became a founding members of Write!Canada, and The Word Guild, a Canadian national association of writers and editors. She is a graduate of Jerry Jenkin’s Craftsman Class, Act One, Donald Maass’ Fire in Fiction, Writer’s Police Academy, and a number of mentoring programs.
She regularly attends writers’ conferences, and is a past or current member of such organizations as Word Weavers, American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, Toast Masters International, Boni, The Writer’s Guild, and others. Helena loves to participate in NaNoWriMo and has been hosting writers’ groups for over 15 years.
As an entrepreneur, she is familiar with marketing, branding, and social media and loved to share her knowledge teaching workshops, great compliment to her speaking ministry.
A devoted dog lover, Helena cherishes the companionship of her furry friends and believes they bring unconditional joy to life. Her mornings are incomplete without a strong cup of coffee and a prayer time share with her husband.
History is another passion, fueling her imagination with stories from different eras and inspiring the characters she brings to life. Traveling to new places feeds her creative soul, providing fresh perspectives and experiences for her writing.
Through her writing, she hopes to create a sense of wonder and connection for her readers, much like the stories that first enchanted her. Helena loves to hear from her readers, so drop her a line.
When not at her keyboard, Helena loves listening to audio books. working on her hobby farm, and traveling. She lives in Southern Ontario, with her husband, three dogs, goats, several cats and an undisclosed number of chickens.
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A bundle of WWII love letters. A modern-day discovery. Two hearts connected across generations.
When practical real estate investor Nick Mass inherits his grandparents’ home, he stumbles upon a collection of heartfelt letters written during the Second World War. Each page reveals a powerful love story between a young woman waiting at home and the soldier who risked everything for her. Determined to uncover the truth, Nick enlists the help of Joy Christenson, a spirited local historian with a deep love for stories of the past.
As the two work together to trace the legacy hidden in the letters, their journey weaves between past and present—between war-torn love and modern longing. What begins as a historical inquiry soon becomes personal, challenging Nick and Joy to open their hearts to second chances, divine timing, and the possibility that love truly never dies.
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