The Who, Why, and What of You are Awesome

Angela Noel

The You are Awesome blog shares inspiring stories about interesting ideas and compelling, real people who invite passion, adventure, and creativity into everyday life. I launched the blog for two reasons. First, because I wanted a reason (excuse), beyond working on my manuscripts, to write regularly. Second, writing about people I admire and ideas that fascinate or inspire me, means I have an incentive to keep my eyes and mind open. Third, (I know I only said two reasons, but there’s a third and it’s important) the blog offers me the chance to connect with people and build relationships I might not otherwise have had. All these things make me happy. I like being happy. You could call me a happiness practitioner if you like, I don’t mind.

Angela Noel, author of You are Awesome
Angela Noel

At the University of California, San Diego I studied communications, writing, and scientific perspectives. I wrote for on-campus publications while in school. After graduation, I signed on to write and edit a start-up magazine published out of San Francisco. Some years later, I wrote an educational booklet on banking, distributed to 10,000 people.

I love writing. Even when it doesn’t always love me back. I’ve written and edited two manuscripts–literally hundreds of thousands of words. Now I’m working on a new story idea. I’m writing essays, posting profiles of everyday heroes, and working on short fiction in addition to my full-length novels. It’s never ending and thank heavens for that.

I happily work a day job. Sundays, I write.

Me, Paul, Jackson, and Ace (the dog)
Me, Paul, Jackson, and Ace (the dog)

At home, I cook for my little family of three, enjoy a glass of wine or two with friends, and love a good run. I read like a maniac but always want more. I leave cabinet doors open for no good reason, but am trying to reform my evil ways.

So, that’s me. Who’re you?

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