Riley E. Smith
@rileyisyelling.bsky.social
Writer // Comedian // StreamerYouTuberScholarPoetADHDReaderClownAllySillyGoose
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Cardinal in the Citadel
cardinalinthecitadel.com
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.
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.
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
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
Citadel
Playlist · Riley Smith · 885 items
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September 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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
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
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
Buy any good books lately? What'd you get?
Need a recommendation? The Citadel series is available at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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
Buy any good books lately? What'd you get?
Need a recommendation? The Citadel series is available at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com
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
Luna is cool. Be like Luna.
Buy the Citadel series at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com
#author #bookrelease
September 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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
Luna is cool. Be like Luna.
Buy the Citadel series at www.cardinalinthecitadel.com
#author #bookrelease
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!
They're all out to kill me.
Pre-order your copy of PHOENIX from www.cardinalinthecitadel.com woo!
September 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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!
They're all out to kill me.
Pre-order your copy of PHOENIX from www.cardinalinthecitadel.com woo!
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.
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.
Cardinal in the Citadel
cardinalinthecitadel.com
September 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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.
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.
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
- Superheroes, Sci-Fi, and Cartoons
- Comedy Writing
- Books!
- Personal Branding
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.
www.amazon.com
August 29, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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
- Superheroes, Sci-Fi, and Cartoons
- Comedy Writing
- Books!
- Personal Branding
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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!!!
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!!!
January 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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!!!
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!!!
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
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
January 27, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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
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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AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
AND IMPEACH AND REMOVE.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
We need to clamor for that even if the votes aren't there—yet.
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
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
January 27, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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
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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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.
We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
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.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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.
We’ll keep fighting. No more deaths at the hands of rogue DHS agents.
Reposted by Riley E. Smith
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass
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Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass boycotting the Kennedy Center
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
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
Day 16! I read Girl in Darkness by @rileyisyelling.bsky.social published in @indiebites.bsky.social. A fun little fairy tale of girls and monsters. Read my review here:
mickstaniforth.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/s...
mickstaniforth.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/s...
S/D/Y Jan 16 – Girl in Darkness by Riley E. Smith – Indie Bites
I should start by saying that I generally don’t enjoy stories about children. Ultimately, I just prefer the more fleshed out fully developed adult point of view to the ‘innocence of you…
mickstaniforth.wordpress.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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
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
Reposted by Riley E. Smith
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.
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.
January 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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.
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.
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
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
January 6, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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
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
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
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
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
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
My grandmother said it's really quite spooky so y'all better go check it out, she said so.
Girl in Darkness by Riley E. Smith @rileyisyelling.bsky.social is available to download FREE in the latest issue of Indie Bites (Dragons & Darkness)
www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
www.silversunbooks.com/post/dragons...
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My grandmother said it's really quite spooky so y'all better go check it out, she said so.
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
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
rileyisyelling - Twitch
Writer // Comedian // StreamerYouTuberScholarPoetADHDReaderClownAllySillyGoose
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August 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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
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
We're all just trying to protect the dog from the inter-dimensional sludge at this point.
youtube.com/shorts/q8gPY...
youtube.com/shorts/q8gPY...
Man saves dog in Call of Cthulhu #callofcthulhu #podcast #ttrpg
YouTube video by rileyisyelling Twitch Streaming
youtube.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
We're all just trying to protect the dog from the inter-dimensional sludge at this point.
youtube.com/shorts/q8gPY...
youtube.com/shorts/q8gPY...
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
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
Boxing the Bad Guy in Call of Cthulhu (A Restful Retreat, pt. 6)
YouTube video by rileyisyelling Twitch Streaming
youtu.be
August 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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
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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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)
August 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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)
"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-...
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-...
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
www.amazon.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
"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-...
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-...
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
What really happened on that island? Only Dickie the Dog knows for sure.
And you, if you watch the replay! youtu.be/WIypy5nCRSc
#ttrpg
August 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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
What really happened on that island? Only Dickie the Dog knows for sure.
And you, if you watch the replay! youtu.be/WIypy5nCRSc
#ttrpg
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
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
Dickie the Dog gets his first Critical Fail #ttrpg #callofcthulhu
YouTube video by rileyisyelling Twitch Streaming
youtube.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
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
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
So incomprehensible, they really have to go back a second time to get a better look!
youtu.be/lJvHKutL89o
Escaping Sludge-Monster in Call of Cthulhu (A Restful Retreat, pt. 5)
YouTube video by rileyisyelling Twitch Streaming
youtu.be
July 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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
So incomprehensible, they really have to go back a second time to get a better look!
youtu.be/lJvHKutL89o