Monthly Archives: August 2015

The best compliment…

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Today I received the best compliment—my story, The Braid, on a friend’s Kindle. :D

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The next twenty pounds…

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

The first twenty pounds was easy. I simply gave up sugar, had 310 Shake for breakfast and watched the weight peel off. I didn’t exercise other than walking my dog in the evening. It only took about two months to … Continue reading →

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Horror Library—Smörgåsbord of Scary

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I just came across a delicious treat for fans of horror—The Best of Horror Library Volumes 1-5. This collection covers ten years of horror short reads and includes some of the best names in the business. The man behind the … Continue reading →

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Best Braid Review

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Thank you God, for reviewers—besides editors, they are a writer’s greatest ally. The Braid was recently reviewed by J. Bryden Lloyd, who was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest read and review. The following review, as with all reviews, are his … Continue reading →

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Keeping an eye on Melanie Lane

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I have met the best people since I started attending local literary events—people like Melanie Lane who published her first book before she turned 20. I first met Melanie at the Say the Word poetry slams that happen at French … Continue reading →

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Panhandle Focus: Growing on

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

The Panhandle Focus has had some additions since it went live on Aug. 1. We now have a physical address where things can be dropped off. Cafe Bienville in Niceville has graciously offered to let us keep a tray there to … Continue reading →

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Readers rock The Braid

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Thank you so much for everyone who has purchased The Braid! Your feedback and support make it all worthwhile every time. I came home from work the other day to see The Braid sitting at #19 on Amazon’s paid Young … Continue reading →

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StokerCon 2016!

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Last May I attended the final World Horror Convention that the Horror Writers Association would be a part of. Next year will be the historic beginning of something new —StokerCon. The Bram Stoker awards are like the Grammys for the horror genre. … Continue reading →

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Peter Salomon on CBS

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

My friend Peter Salomon was interviewed for CBS last week and I’ve found the segment clip online. Salomon is an accomplished author well recognized for his excellence in literature… but don’t take my word on that. Watch the interview and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Panhandle Focus

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I’ve been busy this week making a newspaper! This is an online only publication that will be published monthly. I’d like to thank everyone involved for all the overwhelming support—especially Shelby Leighann Moore, Loren Boyer, Amy Eye, Matt and Melissa … Continue reading →

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