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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 6h

HOT TAKE: Women are people! Reviewers say CARDINAL is like Fleabag but more likeable and appropriate for teens. I love that! Meet Cardinal yourself at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I just had the greatest time on "Intro to Info" on the Jay King Network! Thank you to Mikeisha, Queen of Hearts, and Tam for having me for a great conversation about: - Writing superhero books - Teaching comedy - Bugs Bunny! And much more. Catch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oll-...

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"INTRO TO INFO" [10.8.26]

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Taylor is Cardinal's boyfriend in PHOENIX, Book Two of the Citadel Series. They have a total meet-cute story in Book One, involving a cage fight, broken limbs, and rescuing a crowd of children. Taylor finds Cardinal terrifying but loves her anyway. open.spotify.com/playlist/2Ru...

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Gennady Gorin @goringennady.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My wife @rileyisyelling.bsky.social wrote another book! Join us for the release party!

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Because we are cool kids, we are doing a VIRTUAL Release Party on Twitch for PHOENIX, Book Two of the Citadel Series. We have a lot of fun planned: - Book Giveaways - Special Funny Guests - Author AMA - GAMES! Follow on Twitch so you don't miss it: www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Dee is Cardinal's lunatic teen ward. Think Batman's Robin if Robin argued with voices in his head and rolled his eyes because Batman doesn't listen to BLACKPINK. Cardinal made this playlist with Dee to try to appease her teenage angst. It's awesome. Listen here: open.spotify.com/playlist/3y8...

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Did you know Cardinal made a playlist for her new friend, Phoenix? Get a special sneek peak at the vibe of PHOENIX, Book Two of the Citadel Series, by listening to Phoenix's favorite songs. Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/6Ju... #writingcommunity #bookreleasecountdown

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Last Meeting of the Henchmen's Union, Citadel Branch. Are you Team Henchmen or Team Cardinal? Watch to find out: youtu.be/R5JtUoSgu7k #bookrelease

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The Last Meeting of the Henchmen's Union, Citadel Branch

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In honor of the sequel coming out on October 20th, I went back to read through my reviews from the first book. It was so nice to see what readers had to say, especially how excited they are for the second book! Watch the full video here: youtu.be/sEesoUCJ31k #bookrelease #authorlife

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cardinal, Book One of the Citadel series, is now in its Second Edition! What did we change? Mostly formatting. What hasn't changed? Anything about the book's content. If you haven't read the first book, now is the time to buy: www.amazon.com/CARDINAL-Boo...

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

THE PROOF IS HERE! Actually, we already got a proof copy before. It came out with a hilariously tiny font size. But my husband Gennady graciously fixed up the formatting and now SHE'S BEAUTIFUL. Go to www.cardinalinthecitadel.com to pre-order your copy. #bookreleasecountdown #selfpublished

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Enjoying a late-night coffee at Qahwa Time. This was an exciting cafe trip because I finished up the new edition of CARDINAL, book one of the Citadel series! Try Qahwa Time if you're in the East Bay, and go buy the Citadel series on www.cardinalinthecitadel.com! #coffee #books

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Did you miss the livestream? Never fear! You can watch the replay. I talked about growing up with ADHD and how accepting myself and my brain has helped me make life easy, fun, and successful. I also did in fact talk about Bugs Bunny. I love him so much. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ne8...

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#nolimits Episode 245 with Riley Smith

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join me tomorrow, September 22nd, as I talk with Shelley Kenow of #NoLimits. We'll talk about being a writer and comedian with ADHD, and my new book PHOENIX. I'll also probably find a way to talk about Bugs Bunny, because I can't help myself. Follow on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ne8...

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To prepare for the publication of Book Two of the Citadel series, I went and revisited the reviews from Book One! See what readers are saying about Cardinal and learn some behind-the-scenes info about my writing process: youtu.be/sEesoUCJ31k #writingcommunity #bookrelease

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Reacting to Reviews of My Debut Novel

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Did you know Cardinal has a playlist? This is the music that inspired me while writing the series. open.spotify.com/playlist/6r5... Cardinal also made playlists for all her friends and a few of her enemies! You can find their playlists on www.cardinalinthecitadel.com #books #writingcommunity

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

To celebrate finishing the SEQUEL TO CARDINAL WOOOOO my wonderful husband set me loose in Moe's Bookstore in Berkeley and bought every book that took my fancy. Buy any good books lately? What'd you get? Need a recommendation? The Citadel series is available at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My lovely friend Luna bought her copy of CARDINAL so she'll be ready when the sequel is released on October 20th! Luna is cool. Be like Luna. Buy the Citadel series at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com #author #bookrelease

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

1.3 million people live in the prison-city of the Citadel. Most are violent criminals, murderous psychopaths, the ones society cut off and cast out. They're all out to kill me. Pre-order your copy of PHOENIX from www.cardinalinthecitadel.com woo!

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

1.8 million people live in the prison-city of the Citadel. They’re all out to kill me. PHOENIX is a hilarious adventure through the dark underbelly of a dystopia, perfect for fans of heroines and antiheroines like Harley Quinn and Gideon the Ninth. Pre-order now at cardinalinthecitadel.com.

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Calling cool people with podcasts/blogs! I'm about to publish the sequel to my novel CARDINAL. I'm looking to be a guest on podcasts, or write guest blog posts, where I'll meet audiences with the following interests: - Superheroes, Sci-Fi, and Cartoons - Comedy Writing - Books! - Personal Branding

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CARDINAL: Book One of The Citadel Series

CARDINAL: Book One of The Citadel Series - Kindle edition by Smith, Riley E.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading CARDINAL: Book One of The Citadel Series.

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Mar-rick @marrickg.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN! Do not fund the government until a full investigation is performed for Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The agents responsible for their execution must be removed from duty and put on trial. The American people demand accountability and an end to ICE & DHS brutality!!!

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

THE BEST BOOKS I Read in 2025 In 2025, I made a promise to myself: I would only read books I enjoyed. If I wasn't enjoying a book, I put it down and moved on. The competition was rough this year to get into my Top 5 Books, but these titles definitely deserve it! youtu.be/c538rjm5xC0

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE. We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

5 stars for Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment! I knew I was reading a literary classic, I didn’t realize I was also reading the best TV of the century. Read the full review here: www.patreon.com/posts/dostoe... #bookreview #dostoevsky #indieauthor

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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 27/01/2026

Bovino was forced out of Minnesota because the American people stood firm. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in below-freezing temps to peacefully defend their neighbors & freedoms. We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.

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Greg Bovino Loses His Job

The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

A review of my recently published horror story, "Girl in Darkness"! You should read the review, and read the story, and let me know if you would ride the flaming horse or not. #bookreview #indieauthor #shortstory #horror

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Eden Sandoval @edenwritesbooks.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

CHICAGO FOLKS: Via my RR network - confirmed reports that between 30-60 CBP agents have arrived in Chicago. Plan for increased ICE/CBP activity this week, coordinate with your neighborhood rapid response networks, keep the ICIRR hotline with you, and carry your whistles. We protect each other.

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Call of Cthulhu LIVE! is BACK, BABY! Join us this Friday, 7 PM Pacific. Creekwood has already claimed the lives of two investigators... Will the new crew fare better? Don't miss out on the horrific hilarity! Follow on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Latest review for Cardinal!! The reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Book 2 is on its way early next year, so now's the time to read the first one. Get ready for adventure, action, and the right people getting punched in the face! www.amazon.com/dp/B09QVCB9HQ #indieauthor

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

My grandmother said it's really quite spooky so y'all better go check it out, she said so.

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Tonight on Call of Cthulhu LIVE: "The Sound From the Woods" Watch the group deal with spooky scary mysteries. I told Gena what was in store for this evening, and he said, "Is everyone going to die?" Tune in 7 PM PST to find out! www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling #ttrpg

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

We're all just trying to protect the dog from the inter-dimensional sludge at this point. youtube.com/shorts/q8gPY...

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Man saves dog in Call of Cthulhu #callofcthulhu #podcast #ttrpg

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

When you stab a guy in the face, and he doesn't care, you know you have a problem. Will Frank bob and weave his way to safety? Or will the rest of the crew have to stop exploring the beach long enough to save him? Watch for an adventure of hilarious horror! youtu.be/yf2B6uwtSHg

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Boxing the Bad Guy in Call of Cthulhu (A Restful Retreat, pt. 6)

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 19/08/2025

This is Pungo. He is glad you found a new favorite hobby, but please don't forget about his favorite hobby. 13/10 (IG: ksmith.clay)

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

"Girl in Darkness" is a horror story about a little girl who marches into the woods to prove she's the bravest girl in school. Not a great idea. Enjoy the tale, and other wondrous fantasy stories, in the new edition of Indie Bites, "Dragons & Darkness"! www.amazon.com/Indie-Bites-...

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Indie Bites: Dragons & Darkness

Indie Bites: Dragons & Darkness [Jaffrey, Josie, Hart, Adie, Maria, Jillian, Soul, Linked, Powell, Arden, Tarassenko, Luke, Daw, Molly, Smith, Riley E, Domace, Ceril N, Parker, Ash] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Indie Bites: Dragons & Darkness

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Arkham reels after an earthquake uncovers a ghastly crime! What really happened on that island? Only Dickie the Dog knows for sure. And you, if you watch the replay! youtu.be/WIypy5nCRSc #ttrpg

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Here at Call of Cthulhu LIVE!, we love a good failure. This critical failure could not have come at a worse time for Dickie the Dog. The two who are gloating are already dead. youtube.com/shorts/QGJtQ... #ttrpg

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Dickie the Dog gets his first Critical Fail #ttrpg #callofcthulhu

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

With the inmates safely disposed of (for now), the group follows a macabre trail to a lighthouse guarding an incomprehensible horror... So incomprehensible, they really have to go back a second time to get a better look! youtu.be/lJvHKutL89o

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Escaping Sludge-Monster in Call of Cthulhu (A Restful Retreat, pt. 5)

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Tonight is the FINAL INSTALLMENT of "A Restful Retreat," one way or another. Tune in on Twitch to see who survives! www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling #ttrpg

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Will our brave Investigators pacify the roaming inmates of North Island Sanatorium? Or will the chaos overtake them? Perhaps both! Watch this to find out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBPG... #ttrpg

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Wrangling Inmates in Call of Cthulhu (A Restful Retreat, pt. 4)

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

My comedy and commentary youtube channel has hit 75,000 views! Check it out if you want book recommendations or to watch silly cartoons with me :) www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X...

75000 views achieved June 25th, 2025 for Riley E. Smith - Writer // Comedian

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Ambrose Weston Vellum III off to a strong start in this mystery-solving game where survival is based on information gathering! youtube.com/shorts/t4Xpu... #ttrpg

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A strong start! #callofcthulhu #ttrpg #twitch

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Brandon Diehl @iambrandondiehl.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

I'm actually pretty good at reading a room, as long as the room is full of books and I'm the only person involved.

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Brandon Diehl @iambrandondiehl.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Wish I could text my cat to ask him if he wants anything from the grocery store.

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

New review from Goodreads! Thank you to Shannon for reading and reviewing "The Sting of Death," book 1 in the Rising Sun Rescue Mysteries series. If you like: - cozy mysteries - inheritance drama - cute dog sidekicks ... Then you will LOVE this! Read a sample here: www.amazon.com/Sting-Death-...

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Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Dickie the Dog returns to aid our investigators! With his help, can our team pass a safe night in the Sanatorium? Or will one of the many homicidal maniacs have their way? www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Hp... #twitchstream

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Live TTRPG - Call of Cthulhu "A Restful Retreat" part 3

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