Jewell Ellen Smith (1915-1998) was the author of over 30 (Christian) plays for Easter and Christmas, most of which are available on this website. Drawing on her experience growing up in rural Arkansas and as an Army wife and mother (winner of the Alabama Mother of the Year award in 1987), Smith designed these plays for church and drama groups who want to present the timeless truths of Christ's birth and resurrection. The plays were performed from the 1970s to the 1990s at Fort Rucker (now Ft. Novosel), Alabama (near Enterprise). The plays are usually in a "play within a play" format; the sub-play, which takes place during Jesus' ministry, illustrates and dramatizes the story being told in the main play. Some plays include music, either from standard hymnbooks, or that she herself wrote. All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version.

Mrs. Smith was the author of a murder mystery, Great Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt! Published in 1975, this fast-paced but down-to-earth novel is a delight for adults and young people alike. It also is available here.

Mrs. Smith was also the author of a variety of short stories and columns. Sunbonnet Soliloquy was published for years in the Hedgehopper, the magazine of the Fort Rucker Officer's Wives Club. Practical advice for families is mingled delightfully with story-telling.