About Phil Smart
My Journey as an Author
The Napoleon of Africa is my first novel, written first and foremost for my children and family. It embraces some of the whimseys and experiences of my life and has been a joy to write.
I have lived a full and rich life in my humble 70 years and have always been asked “when are you going to write a book?”. I have a deep passion for reading and storytelling and so have always felt that I had a story in my heart that I would love to share with the world.
As I am now semi-retired, I have finally found the time to write something that I would love to read, both for myself and to my family, if I were to ever see such a book on a store-shelf.
I hope you enjoy the journey.
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The best book I've ever read. A great escape into a world of adventure, love, loss and beauty. Telling the incredible story of the enduring human spirit from so many angles. - Maz 30's AUS
The Latest on Phil Smart
1.8.25 - Woohoo! After nearly 2 years in the making, the Napoleon of Africa is finally available to purchase on Kindle and paper copy. We hope you will join us on the adventure of a lifetime.