About the Author

Angela Yuriko Smith is a poet, editor, and publishing consultant who believes that access, clarity, and community matter as much as talent.

She is the publisher of Space and Time magazine, the longest-running semi-professional speculative magazine in continuous print in the United States, and has served as a President of the Horror Writers Association. Her own writing spans genres and forms, from poetry to nonfiction, and has been recognized with multiple honors, including Bram Stoker Awards®, the Speculative Literature Foundation’s Older Writers Grant, and the HWA Mentor of the Year Award.

Angela created Authortunities out of lived experience: years spent navigating publishing from every angle, including writer, editor, publisher, and advocate. What began as a personal system for tracking calls and deadlines grew into a weekly calendar designed to help writers spend less time searching and more time submitting, without burnout or gatekeeping. Authortunities exists to make the publishing ecosystem more visible, more humane, and more navigable, one opportunity at a time.

In addition to Authortunities, Angela works as a Publishing Consultant on Reedsy and hosts the Authortunities Hub, a free community space where writers share opportunities, resources, and encouragement. Her approach is practical and generous, grounded in the belief that publishing is not a solo endeavor, but a shared ecosystem.

Angela’s work follows a seasonal creative rhythm. She does not create at the same intensity all year and that choice is intentional. Some periods are devoted to launching new work and public projects. Others focus on stewardship: ongoing publishing, refinement, and tending what already exists. And some seasons are quieter on the surface, dedicated to maintenance, restoration, and behind-the-scenes care that supports long-term sustainability.

By naming these phases openly, Angela is able to show up with clarity and care—and to create work that is thoughtful, durable, and built to last.

What to Expect in 2026

In 2026, Angela will be working within three clearly defined creative seasons. These phases shape how and when new work appears across Substack, Space and Time, and her books, and they reflect a commitment to sustainability—for both creators and the creative ecosystem as a whole.

• 🟢 Publishing & Launch - April & August
  Seasons focused on new releases, major announcements, and public-facing projects. In 2026, this includes the relaunch of Space and Time as a monthly minimalist magazine and the reintroduction of selected works from Angela’s back catalog.

• 🔴 Incubation & Maintenance - February, March, May, June & November
  Quieter seasons devoted to restoration, system maintenance, and behind-the-scenes work. Availability may be lighter during these periods, but the work continues as she focuses on long-term clarity, resilience, and creative health.

All three seasons are part of the same cycle. Together, they allow Angela to create work that is present, intentional, and sustainable without burnout, urgency, or gatekeeping.

Thank you for being part of the whole rhythm.