Jana M. A. Smith

Jana Smith is a Christian author who writes faith-centered speculative fiction shaped by Scripture, spiritual formation, and hope rooted in God’s faithfulness.

Best known for the Children of Light series, Jana explores what it means to live faithfully in uncertain times. Her stories are set in a post-Rapture world, but their focus is not prediction or fear. Instead, they examine identity in Christ, obedience under pressure, and the quiet endurance of hope when certainty is stripped away.

Jana’s writing journey was transformed later in life, when a season of unexpected stillness led her to recognize the Holy Spirit’s guidance in her creative work. Writing became less about effort and ambition, and more about listening, surrender, and faithful stewardship. She now writes as one who believes that stories, like faith, are formed over time and shaped by God’s hand.

In addition to fiction, Jana mentors and encourages believers—especially writers—who sense a call to live and create with eternal perspective. Through her work, she invites readers to reflect on God’s love, trust His leading, and remember that Light is always received, never manufactured.

Jana lives in Canada with her husband and continues to write stories that point toward hope, obedience, and the enduring truth of God’s promises.