Author Archives: Angela Yuriko Smith

About Angela Yuriko Smith

Angela Yuriko Smith is a professional writer with extensive experience in newspapers and online publications. Her work has been featured internationally, including a live interview on NPR. Most recently she has published No Money Marketing: All You Need Is Like and End of Mae.

NEVER give up…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Last year, at this time, things were pretty bad. I didn’t go on about it at the time because I didn’t want everyone to feel sorry for us, but our house was bad by US standards.  The floors were crooked, … Continue reading →

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One week left for the prompt contest…

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

We’ve been so busy house hunting, working and getting Ryan set up I’ve put the prompt contest on the back burner.  I’ve got enough entries to work with but not enough entries to make it really fun.  To help out … Continue reading →

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Our big house story

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Since I started working at the newspaper in Niceville we’ve been wanting to move there.  My lunch hours have been spent viewing houses.  I’ve been poring over Trulia.  I’ve been schmoozing with rental managers and landlords.  We kept getting the … Continue reading →

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Signed the lease…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Crazy day, and another one coming so let me just say this; We just signed the lease on our new house in Niceville.  It’s a miracle, seriously. More as soon as things settle down…

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No one touches our cars but Sumblin’s Automotive

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Yesterday ended on a tense note as the Tracker gave me the ultimatum – get me fixed or lose me forever.  I went out on an errand and she couldn’t get over 15 mph the whole way. She had an … Continue reading →

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Car woes…

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

The beautiful, amazing and super awesome Geo Tracker isn’t feeling well.  I’m betting it’s a fuel injector that needs replacing.  Ryan is taking it in tomorrow to find out.  Cross your fingers and hope for a cheap fix!

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Gathering strawberries while we may…

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Sorry, short post tonight because we had a busy, busy day. First we went strawberry picking and I took photos for an upcoming story I’m working on. We went to Akers of Strawberries, had the best strawberry shortcake I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Proud to be at the Beacon

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I was walking through the reception room today and look what I found hidden on a table behind some fliers?  A small forest of trophies won by the Bay Beacon for excellence in reporting! I was impressed and proud to … Continue reading →

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End of Daze street team – limited to 20

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Want free books first?  Interested in receiving the new End of Daze installment every month as soon as it comes out?  Sign up to be an End of Daze partner, limited to 20 people. All you have to do is read, … Continue reading →

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End of Joon prompt contest!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Let the games begin!  It’s finally time for you to help me write a book… or 12 ;p How: Enter a prompt suggestion in the Rafflecopter widget.  A prompt can consist of any noun and adjective. Win the Kindle version … Continue reading →

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