Author Archives: Angela Yuriko Smith

About Angela Yuriko Smith

Angela Yuriko Smith's work has been published in several print and online publications, including the “Horror Writers Association's Poetry Showcase” vols. 2-4, “Christmas Lites” vols. 1-6 and the “Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy” anthology. She has nearly 20 books of speculative fiction and poetry for adults, YAs and children. Her first collection of poetry, “In Favor of Pain,” was nominated for an 2017 Elgin Award.

Deadline Extended! Win a Creative Retreat

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Woven Tales Press literary and art competition deadline extended through Oct. 1! The Elizabeth Sloan Tyler Memorial Award: Win a one-week stay in Woven Tales Press’ expanded 1909 charming cape in the legendary Hamptons in New York for eight nights. … Continue reading →

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Bitter Suites Review by Lee Murray

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I love these “mini reviews” by Lee Murray! It’s like a buffet of authors—take a little scoop to try it all and fill up on what you love. Not only did she review Bitter Suites, but also Night of 1,000 … Continue reading →

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Organizing Writing

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

One of the things I struggle with as a writer is organization, not of a single piece but of all the pieces. I tend to write on anything that can hold some words. My desk is piled with snippets of … Continue reading →

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“Where the Stars Rise” Wins Book of the Year

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Congratulations to Laksa Media! Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy won the Alberta Book Publishing Award’s Speculative Fiction Book of the Year! I’m proud to be involved in this project with my short story, Vanilla Rice. Vanilla … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Urgency

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Today was busy. Besides my usual writing, I laid out an article and graphics for a magazine and then wrote up a business spotlight for another magazine. I’m not doing it for the bylines or freelance fees (though I appreciate … Continue reading →

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NonBinary Review Seeks Submissions

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

NonBinary Review is seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and art for two of their forthcoming issues. They pay .01 per word for fiction and nonfiction, a flat fee of $10 per poem and $25 per piece of visual … Continue reading →

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Life As Writer: Day One

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

The first time I tried to treat my writing like a day job, I failed. I did everything but write. It was hard for me to justify sitting at home doing exactly what I love. I filled my days with … Continue reading →

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Interviewed by Loren Rhoads

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Loren Rhoads for her blog. Loren has a number of books published, her most recent, 199 Cemeteries to See Before You Die, has caught my eye. I do love a good (or bad) … Continue reading →

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Must Watch: THE AUTHORS OF REALITY

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Jason Silva has come out with yet another brilliant video that shakes me to the core. His videos are synapse jolting adventures of reality altering challenge and I love them all. One of his most recent, The Authors of Reality, … Continue reading →

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Fear Not

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Angela Yuriko Smith
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