Category Archives: Writing Life

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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Journal Jabber night with Monica LaPorta (& a free book!)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Welcome Jabberers!  Be sure to listen in as tonight’s guest is the ever poised Monica LaPorta!  A fixture in the indie author community, Monica also has a dystopian series that is sure to blow your mind.  There is forbidden love, … Continue reading →

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…breathe…

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Since I started the job at the newspaper things have been busy².  For the past two weeks I’ve been racing into the house around 7 p.m., hurrying into the kitchen to whip up something that resembles a meal – later … Continue reading →

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Cover reveal – End of Joon

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Look what Crystal Clifton from Exquisite Ebook Creations came up with for the End of Joon cover!  It took my breath away how she captured what I saw the character of Joon like in my mind. At the last minute I … Continue reading →

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I ♥ my job…Mars trip!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

One reason I like working for a newspaper is all the interesting things you get to do.  Today, for instance, I went to Mars.  I wasn’t alone.  I shared the trip with an airplane hangar full of squealing 4th and … Continue reading →

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Journal Jabber night with Brian Knight!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Listen in tonight as I interview Brian Knight, author of The Conjuring Glass, as he talks about witches, some magic and other fun things.  This YA book will have you mesmerized with the beautiful illustrations as well as captivated by the story. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Bottled Abyss

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Bottled Abyss by Benjamin Kane Ethridge was a surprisingly original story line. While I found the characters unlovable, they were still believable.  I will say a lack of sympathy for any of the players, except the dog, gave me an emotionally … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Tarah on how to make money online

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Angela Yuriko Smith

One of my sweetest friends, and unofficial writer daughter, has been learning a lot of ways to make extra money online.  She’s been personally testing them out, weeding out the scams and learning all the pitfalls.  She agreed to share … Continue reading →

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