Dale L. SMITH

Dale Smith was born in the Ozark mountains of Missouri, and is a lifelong storyteller, Army veteran, and debut novelist whose passion for science and human resilience shines through in his work. Drawing from a diverse background that includes staunch values, military service, high-end security, and HOA management, Dale brings a unique blend of discipline, observation, and real-world grit to his writing.

Born with an innate curiosity and a drive to serve, Dale earned his college degree through an Army ROTC scholarship, eventually commissioning into the U.S. Army and graduating from the Engineer School. His time in uniform taught him lessons in leadership, sacrifice, and perseverance—principles that have deeply influenced both his personal life and his fiction. After the Army, Dale transitioned into the private sector, managing high-end security operations before finding a long-term professional home in Homeowners Association (HOA) management, where he continues to lead with a balance of structure and empathy.

In 2009, Dale tested his endurance once again by running the Las Vegas Marathon—an experience that further solidified his belief in pushing through limits, both physical and mental. Whether training for a race, solving logistical challenges, or writing long into the night, Dale brings relentless energy to everything he does.

His debut novel, The Lost Prince, marks the beginning of the Empire of Earth series, an ambitious science fiction saga that blends political intrigue, action, and emotional depth. Set against a backdrop of galactic stakes and grounded by relatable human struggles, Dale’s writing explores big questions: What does it mean to lead? What makes a person truly good? And how do we define our legacy?

Rooted in his love of science—especially physics and time travel—Dale crafts stories that not only entertain but invite readers to think deeply about the world around them. At the heart of his work is a belief that storytelling has the power to inspire, to heal, and to bring people together. His characters, much like himself, are flawed but determined, shaped by hardship, and driven by hope.

Dale currently lives in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where he balances his writing with his professional responsibilities and personal mission to grow as both a storyteller and a human being. He is also working on a companion motivational book titled Dream Louder, a collection of essays designed to uplift and encourage readers to pursue their dreams with clarity and courage—no matter the odds.

Whether writing about faraway worlds or reflecting on real-life experiences, Dale L. Smith’s work is rooted in a simple truth: the story isn’t over until you decide it is.