Riley E. Smith
@rileyisyelling.bsky.social
Writer // Comedian // StreamerYouTuberScholarPoetADHDReaderClownAllySillyGoose
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!
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
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
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
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
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
Tune in on Twitch to see who survives!
www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#ttrpg
July 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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
Tune in on Twitch to see who survives!
www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#ttrpg
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...
Check it out if you want book recommendations or to watch silly cartoons with me :)
www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X...
June 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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...
Check it out if you want book recommendations or to watch silly cartoons with me :)
www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X...
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-...
If you like:
- cozy mysteries
- inheritance drama
- cute dog sidekicks
... Then you will LOVE this!
Read a sample here: www.amazon.com/Sting-Death-...
June 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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-...
If you like:
- cozy mysteries
- inheritance drama
- cute dog sidekicks
... Then you will LOVE this!
Read a sample here: www.amazon.com/Sting-Death-...
LAST TIME, on Call of Cthulhu LIVE!
Our team's investigations into Mr. Corbitt's house ended explosively.
Where will our investigators go next? Will they be able to solve the mystery without property damage?
TUNE IN TONIGHT, 7 PM Pacific, to find out! www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#ttrpg
Our team's investigations into Mr. Corbitt's house ended explosively.
Where will our investigators go next? Will they be able to solve the mystery without property damage?
TUNE IN TONIGHT, 7 PM Pacific, to find out! www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#ttrpg
May 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
LAST TIME, on Call of Cthulhu LIVE!
Our team's investigations into Mr. Corbitt's house ended explosively.
Where will our investigators go next? Will they be able to solve the mystery without property damage?
TUNE IN TONIGHT, 7 PM Pacific, to find out! www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#ttrpg
Our team's investigations into Mr. Corbitt's house ended explosively.
Where will our investigators go next? Will they be able to solve the mystery without property damage?
TUNE IN TONIGHT, 7 PM Pacific, to find out! www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#ttrpg
WE'RE BACK, BABY!
Fridays at 7 PM, Gennady and I will be livestreaming, either adventures with our friends in a TTRPG, or just us playing horror games and retro games.
Tonight is a variety stream night, so we're trying out a couple different games. Join us on twitch!
www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
Fridays at 7 PM, Gennady and I will be livestreaming, either adventures with our friends in a TTRPG, or just us playing horror games and retro games.
Tonight is a variety stream night, so we're trying out a couple different games. Join us on twitch!
www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
May 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
WE'RE BACK, BABY!
Fridays at 7 PM, Gennady and I will be livestreaming, either adventures with our friends in a TTRPG, or just us playing horror games and retro games.
Tonight is a variety stream night, so we're trying out a couple different games. Join us on twitch!
www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
Fridays at 7 PM, Gennady and I will be livestreaming, either adventures with our friends in a TTRPG, or just us playing horror games and retro games.
Tonight is a variety stream night, so we're trying out a couple different games. Join us on twitch!
www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
FRIDAY at 7 PM PST.
The horror-comedy event of the CENTURY.
Call of Cthulhu, the TTRPG, performed LIVE on twitch for your viewing pleasure.
Tune in this Friday, April 25th for episode one!
Follow me on Twitch so you don't miss out: www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#twitchstreamer
The horror-comedy event of the CENTURY.
Call of Cthulhu, the TTRPG, performed LIVE on twitch for your viewing pleasure.
Tune in this Friday, April 25th for episode one!
Follow me on Twitch so you don't miss out: www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#twitchstreamer
April 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
FRIDAY at 7 PM PST.
The horror-comedy event of the CENTURY.
Call of Cthulhu, the TTRPG, performed LIVE on twitch for your viewing pleasure.
Tune in this Friday, April 25th for episode one!
Follow me on Twitch so you don't miss out: www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#twitchstreamer
The horror-comedy event of the CENTURY.
Call of Cthulhu, the TTRPG, performed LIVE on twitch for your viewing pleasure.
Tune in this Friday, April 25th for episode one!
Follow me on Twitch so you don't miss out: www.twitch.tv/rileyisyelling
#twitchstreamer
DID YOU KNOW that if you sign up for my Patreon, you can get sneak peeks and updates on future projects way before everyone else?
This includes sneak peeks of Cardinal's sequel, just sayin'.
Check out my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
#twitchstreamer
This includes sneak peeks of Cardinal's sequel, just sayin'.
Check out my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
#twitchstreamer
April 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
DID YOU KNOW that if you sign up for my Patreon, you can get sneak peeks and updates on future projects way before everyone else?
This includes sneak peeks of Cardinal's sequel, just sayin'.
Check out my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
#twitchstreamer
This includes sneak peeks of Cardinal's sequel, just sayin'.
Check out my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
#twitchstreamer
Celebrating my second Short Story accepted by a literary magazine this year!
This is a brief preview of the behind-the-scenes updates I share with Patrons.
If you'd like to support writing and get fun comedy and short stories to read while you're at it, check it out!
www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
This is a brief preview of the behind-the-scenes updates I share with Patrons.
If you'd like to support writing and get fun comedy and short stories to read while you're at it, check it out!
www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
March 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Celebrating my second Short Story accepted by a literary magazine this year!
This is a brief preview of the behind-the-scenes updates I share with Patrons.
If you'd like to support writing and get fun comedy and short stories to read while you're at it, check it out!
www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
This is a brief preview of the behind-the-scenes updates I share with Patrons.
If you'd like to support writing and get fun comedy and short stories to read while you're at it, check it out!
www.patreon.com/rileyesmith
Thank you, Jamie, for reading and for the five-star review!
Check out this cozy mystery series, complete with desert panaromas and adorable pitbull sidekick: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1M4NW1...
#bookreview
Check out this cozy mystery series, complete with desert panaromas and adorable pitbull sidekick: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1M4NW1...
#bookreview
January 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Thank you, Jamie, for reading and for the five-star review!
Check out this cozy mystery series, complete with desert panaromas and adorable pitbull sidekick: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1M4NW1...
#bookreview
Check out this cozy mystery series, complete with desert panaromas and adorable pitbull sidekick: www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1M4NW1...
#bookreview
"Finally a cosy mystery that is not annoying." - Lize
"That book made me feel cozy and I was surprised I didn’t figured out who the murderer was sooner." - Tamara
"I get a heart-lift when I read Riley Smith’s stories." - Jamie
www.amazon.com/Key-Murder-M...
#bookreview
"That book made me feel cozy and I was surprised I didn’t figured out who the murderer was sooner." - Tamara
"I get a heart-lift when I read Riley Smith’s stories." - Jamie
www.amazon.com/Key-Murder-M...
#bookreview
January 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Finally a cosy mystery that is not annoying." - Lize
"That book made me feel cozy and I was surprised I didn’t figured out who the murderer was sooner." - Tamara
"I get a heart-lift when I read Riley Smith’s stories." - Jamie
www.amazon.com/Key-Murder-M...
#bookreview
"That book made me feel cozy and I was surprised I didn’t figured out who the murderer was sooner." - Tamara
"I get a heart-lift when I read Riley Smith’s stories." - Jamie
www.amazon.com/Key-Murder-M...
#bookreview
Jamie read and reviewed my cozy mystery, "Raining Cats and Murder", and I'm not crying, you're crying.
This series is basically for her and my grandma's enjoyment but if you also want to enjoy a delightful cozy mystery with a cute pitbull sidekick, check it out: www.amazon.com/Raining-Cats...
This series is basically for her and my grandma's enjoyment but if you also want to enjoy a delightful cozy mystery with a cute pitbull sidekick, check it out: www.amazon.com/Raining-Cats...
January 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jamie read and reviewed my cozy mystery, "Raining Cats and Murder", and I'm not crying, you're crying.
This series is basically for her and my grandma's enjoyment but if you also want to enjoy a delightful cozy mystery with a cute pitbull sidekick, check it out: www.amazon.com/Raining-Cats...
This series is basically for her and my grandma's enjoyment but if you also want to enjoy a delightful cozy mystery with a cute pitbull sidekick, check it out: www.amazon.com/Raining-Cats...
"Katniss but Funny" is a real title of a real review I have and it's my favorite description of my book.
These are all comparison titles suggested by my readers. If you're into any of these, you will absolutely love Cardinal and her crazy crew.
www.amazon.com/dp/B09QVCB9HQ
Available on KU! #books
These are all comparison titles suggested by my readers. If you're into any of these, you will absolutely love Cardinal and her crazy crew.
www.amazon.com/dp/B09QVCB9HQ
Available on KU! #books
January 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"Katniss but Funny" is a real title of a real review I have and it's my favorite description of my book.
These are all comparison titles suggested by my readers. If you're into any of these, you will absolutely love Cardinal and her crazy crew.
www.amazon.com/dp/B09QVCB9HQ
Available on KU! #books
These are all comparison titles suggested by my readers. If you're into any of these, you will absolutely love Cardinal and her crazy crew.
www.amazon.com/dp/B09QVCB9HQ
Available on KU! #books