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Angela Yuriko Smith
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Angela Yuriko Smith, former HWA president and Space and Time publisher, is a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner. As a Publishing Coach, she helps writers with her weekly calendar of author opportunities at authortunities.substack.com.
Join me for answers and an art challenge! What happened to my Substack, with Amazon and how do I handle it? Answer Key: Nothing, a tragedy and move on and make art ❤️‍🔥😂🥳

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November 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Learn how to work with illustrators, the process, and what to expect. With Ken James Reaume, a graphic designer and illustrator from Peterborough, Canada.

Free event in the Authortunities Hub. Join our community! authortunities-hub.mn.co/posts/917546...
November 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Again, this reached less than half of you. In case you missed it, “The Artist and the Arsonist: A Maker Manifesto” this week on Authortunities. authortunities.substack.com/p/the-artist...
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
🎃❤️‍🔥My final message as President of the Horror Writers Association: horror.org/halloween-ha...
November 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Just received this from Substack… Authortunities is in the top .93999% of publishers.

I didn’t know there was anything about 1% 😂
October 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Sneak peek at what’s ahead in November! Thanks to @Karen Bayly for the suggestion to share a poem (this was the one you missed) and @Pixie Bruner for listening in… and Jordan Francis for hosting another great open mic in the Authortunities Hub!

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October 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Tech Gremlins Delivery issue! Missing your Authortunities? You can find “Fear Points to Your Genius: The direction you resist most is where your brilliance is waiting.” here.

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Fear Points to Your Genius
The direction you resist most is where your brilliance is waiting.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I have a poem up for the HWA’s new TERRORS OF TODAY poetry blog where I talk about what scares me lately (and how I try to deal with it). Thanks to poetry editor Sumiko Saulson for doing this! horror.org/terrors-of-t...
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This week is all about Partnering With Your Imposter: Turning Fear into Creative Fuel.

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October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
63 hours left and full of gratitude, appreciation and love. THANK YOU! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ang...
October 19, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Congratulations to Dan Bugbee!🎃The Carnage Kitchen Presents: Table For Ten, A Horror Anthology amzn.to/4ong0KV
October 19, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Thank you to everyone for all your support! We are beyond grateful! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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October 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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"Authors of the stories in [Coven of the East] explore their ancestors's practices and their cultural background through fiction and non-fiction, showing how rich and diverse #witchcraft is when we move our sight from Europe and the US to other parts of the world." Goodreads Review #booksky #magic
October 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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For those who missed the #SWSWQR on October 3, here's the recording! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNCD...
Strong Women-Strange Worlds QuickRead October 3, 2025
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October 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Six days left and we are officially a third of the way. Progress for our Coven of the East Kickstarter!

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October 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
6 Days left and 1/3 of the way funded! Thank you to all our Final Hour Supporters! We can do this!

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October 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Calling the Coven! Our Kickstarter is in the final week!

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October 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
October 12-16, 2025 – Jordan Francis, known as The Mad Poet, is thrilled to announce a free book promotion for his two deeply moving works, Sailing in Dark Waters and The Sword You Left Behind.

Sailing in Dark Waters amzn.to/48KmjUD

The Sword You Left Behind amzn.to/4766Sne
October 13, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This week's Authortunities: Stop! Your Imposter Shadow is Lying.

Four subtle ways fear drains your art and how to take it back.

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October 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
WOW! Just found out Silk & Sinew (ed. by Kristy Park Kulski), was just named one of NYPL's Best New Horror books of 2025! Congratulations to all my Unquiet sisters! Read the whole list: www.nypl.org/books-more/r...
October 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This week my Between the Stacks extra is by Aisling, a 6th grader, on the nature of innocence and pain. Read her first professional publication here and leave her some love!

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This week my Between the Stacks extra is by Aisling, a 6th grader, on the nature of innocence and pain. This is her first professional publication. PAPERCUTS by Aisling —————————————————————————————
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October 9, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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I've noticed more non-European folklore appear, via the likes of @leemurraywriter.bsky.social @geneveflynn.bsky.social @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social and others in works such as Unquiet Spirits. Would recommend. Really interesting.
October 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Congratulations to all the 2025 Rhysling winners, especially F.J. Bergmann with "Lost Ark" in #146 of Space & Time Magazine! A big thank you to our poetry editor Linda D Addison who is behind all the excellent poetry we publish every issue.
October 7, 2025 at 5:17 AM