Monthly Archives: November 2014

That Magic, Publishing Moment

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

A new book released today – The Christmas Spiders. This is my favorite part of the publishing process – the few minutes you have when all the writing, editing, layout and so on is done. The proper files have been … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Spiders – Coming Soon

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Soon to be released… The Christmas Spiders, a collaboration with Robin Wiesneth. I’m so excited about this one…! From the story: The old woman lit her fire and sat on her couch to finish writing her book beneath the shining … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a Wonderful Work Day

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

It’s been a work day like I haven’t been able to have in a long time and it feels great. It was the kind of work day that started somewhere this morning with coffee and ends with me blinking, dazed … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

This is why we need editors. Can you see what’s wrong with this announcement?

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Noneowrimo Month for Me

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

A wise friend gave me good advice in three words: Produce, Promote and Play. She said it is a necessary cycle. Towards the beginning of November I think I was near critical burn out. I’d been going full tilt at … Continue reading →

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It’s My Birthday :)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

It’s my birthday and I planned on coming home, getting in my pajamas and just catching up on some projects, but of course that didn’t happen. The older I get the more focus I get, the more I perceive my … Continue reading →

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God is Deeper: Ichinichi Ichizen

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

To assume someone who doesn’t go to a traditional church isn’t a spiritual person is the same as assuming that someone who doesn’t hang out at swimming pools can’t swim. It may be true, but it’s just as likely to … Continue reading →

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I Love to Write Day

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith
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Tea Time with Serenitea!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Cold weather has taken over Niceville and this former midwesterner knows that means it’s time to pull out the kettle and find the tea set. I am lucky enough to have found Serenitea fine teas and my favorite tea of … Continue reading →

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New! Sunny Side In

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Sunny Side In is now live and available exclusively through Amazon. Keep your spirits up and remember, no matter what happens in life, we have to keep our sunny side shining brightly inside. Illustrated by Kyra Cato, I am proud … Continue reading →

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