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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Not trying to rush the year away but the holidays are right around the corner and the cooler weather is putting me in the mood for cookies and kisses. You get both of those in Holiday Chance! A cute FF Holiday novella. payhip.com/b/zZ4wy

Cover of Holiday Chance- a tin of sugar dusted cookies on a table with red and white ribbon holly.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

CJ has swag. Fatima has a job to do. With a difference in communication styles will these two hit it off or hit a wall? #lesfic #OppositesAttract #IndieAuthor Payhip payhip.com/b/sHgO5

Cover of Get At Me by K. A. Smith. A masculine black woman in a white tank top rubs her hands together in the upper left corner. On yellow background to the right is a cartoon mural with text overlaid that reads. CJ has swag. Fatima has a job to do. With a difference in communication will these two hit it off or hit a wall?
Two five star reviews off to the left.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How I wait for you to join the zoom call

A woman in a zoom call flexing her beefy bicep

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This pace felt insane! I felt insane. Even the warm up was insane. Lots of thoughts this morning. But now I get a coffee ☕️

screenshot of nike running app showing 2.20 mile run at 13’48 average pace, 30:28 minutes

screenshot of nike running app showing 2.20 mile splits mile1-13’34, mike 2-13’43

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Short stories of powerful, magical, loving women and femmes. Tapping into the power within is transformative. #QueerFiction #SpeculativeFiction #BlackFiction payhip.com/b/DPXnc

Cover of Two Moons: Stories a speculative fiction short story collection by Krystal A. Smith. A blue background of various blues collage style, and a dark figure in white lifting moon flowers toward a shimmering moon.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Secrets. Starting over. Strong women. #ThatsLesfic🫦 #LesbianFiction #BookSky payhip.com/b/wT3nW books2read.com/u/mda0NW

Sheila on the Mend book in 3d format: paperback, ereader, and mobile all beside each other. The cover shows an african american woman with blue eyeshadow, gold shimmering lips, and a shimmering dangly top in a casual pose.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sheila meets the woman she didn't know she needed. Will her chaotic life allow her the love of a lifetime? #ThatsLesfic🫦 #LesbianFiction #BookSky payhip.com/b/wT3nW books2read.com/u/mda0NW

Purple pink background with an ereader in the center with the cover of Sheila on the Mend. Floating ice cream cones all around.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Summers come to an end. But love like this last forever. #SapphicLit #Romance payhip.com/b/hdBtH

Black and white pic of two black women kissing with red text over it that reads: Summer Love Krystal A. Smith
payhip.com/b/hdBtH

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

1st 10k EVER! ✅Done & Dusted!!🍃

Mini marquee that reads: Race Day 10k⚡️💕 You Got This!
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screenshot of running route and miles: 6.21 miles, 14’40 avg pace, 1:31:13, 837 calories

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hard work 😓 Dedication 🤗 Once you figure it out aint no going back. #ThisIsBananas🍌 #CelebrateTheWins🏆 #BlackSkyFitness

screenshot of myfitnesspal screen that says NICE JOB! DID TOU KNOW YOUVE LIST 60.0 pounds. YOUR HARD WORK IS PAYING OFF! High fives all around 🙌🏾

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Love love seeing and hearing my friends WIN!!! Sis just slayed her presentation and the Q&A was LIT!! 🔥

Online flyer for Stephanie Allen’s book and talk Keeping Secrets: Black Lesbian Detective Novels and the Politics of Representation

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Two incredible authors ✅ Laughter & Shenanigans ✅ Book giveaway ✅ September 2nd ✅ Anticipation ✅

Author Talk Promo. Two authors with their books amid a sherbet orange background.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Summers come to an end. But love like this last forever. #SapphicLit #Romance payhip.com/b/hdBtH

black and white image of two women kissing with red text Summer Love

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

“Failed” my run last week. Crushed it this week. A little time makes a lot of difference. 👏🏾👏🏾 #StayConsistent #KeepShowingUp #BlackSkyFitness

screenshot shot of nike run app with run session stats. 5.17 miles 59:15 min average pace 11’27

screenshot of nike run app with session mile splits
1. 12’52
2. 10’47
3. 11’19
4. 11’34
5. 11’48

selfie of black woman sweating in a small gym.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Almost wish there was a cool author chat coming up. A live event or 👀... wait a minute, what do we have here? An instagram live Author Talk w/ @celestecastro.bsky.social & me. We're talking books, joy, & more. Join us for laughs, stay for a giveaway! Sept. 2nd, 7pm EST #AuthorTalk #NewRelease

a graphic with two author photos promoting an instagram live event.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Get to know sapphic author Celest Castro and myself in our upcoming talk next week! Plus a giveaway! #AuthorTalk #SapphicLit #LezTalkAboutBooks #Joy

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Super excited to chat with @celestecastro.bsky.social about her latest release Your Priceless Advice, reclaiming power, and so much more. Join us! Sept. 2nd #AuthorChat #BookGiveaway

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

YOUR PRICELESS ADVICE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Sophie and Benita’s intense connection rekindles and heads toward a conflict of interest, risking the well-being of students, families, and their community. ninestarpress.com/product/your... #newrelease #ninestarpress #sapphiclit #lgbtqreads

Cover picture of Your Priceless Advice by Celeste Castro.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Black Indie Author Day! Say less. Check out my bookies! #sapphic #wlw #fiction payhip.com/krystalasmith

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Remembered I had this bad boy! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Leggies prepare to be soothed! 🦵🏾🦵🏾

Legs in Fit King air massage sleeves while on a bed.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Intervals take me through there!! Got that glazed donut look tho. 😋🤣 #BlackSkyFitness #10KTraining #Week3Day3

Screen shot of 45 min interval run stats with mile splits. 3.46 miles average pace 12’57 500 calories burned.

Woman standing in front of full length mirror in the gym

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Baby brought me a snack. 🤗 It’s me. I’m baby. 🥰🙋🏾‍♀️

square yellow plate with toasted bread tuna avocado and spicy sauce

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Food! Glorious food! Tuna rice bowl with avocado.

purple bowl of rice, tuna, and sliced avocado drizzled in spicy mustard and avocado ranch sauce and seasoning.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Adding “Florentine” to food makes it sound fancy to me. So this morning I’m having eggs florentine. Not sure what makes it florentined but I feel like the tomatoes are doing some load bearing work here. 🤣 Might look it up. Might not. Ignorance is bliss. 🤷🏾‍♀️

square yellow plate with scrambled eggs with jalapeño and tomato.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Previous 3-miler vs today. Under an hour baby!! Consistency over perfection. 👏🏾🏃🏾‍♀️ #KeepMoving #BlackSkyFitness

Two side by side screenshots of a 3 mile run. 1st run 6/20/26 3.08 miles 1:15:18. 2nd run 3.02 miles 44:35

selfie of black woman beside a window smiling wearing sweat drenched gym clothes and smiling.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Zucchini: Will it quesadilla? Bout to find out!

Yellow plate with a large cheesy quesadilla and fork on it.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

1st time ever rolling sushi! Easily 1 of my favorite things to eat. I was cracking up making this bcos I initially got this roller kit thing for a date that didn’t work out. 😂🤣😂 She tried to spring it on me she needed a place to stay & I noped right out of that. Anyway sushi for one is delicious!

square yellow plate with homemade sushi rolls the triangle thingy with pressed rice and tune wrapped in nori, chopsticks and a dish of two sauces.

Sideways pic of rice wrapped in nori on a sushi rolling mat. The filling is shooting out of one end.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Did I make a giant seaweed spring roll crispy crisp with everything bagel seasoning? I sure did! This was the prototype. The second batch was more mouth sized! Mmmm 😋

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Chickpeas are doing a lot of heavy lifting this week!!! Another loaf of blondies fresh from the oven. When I get back from this walk they’ll be ready to slice! 😋

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

In my Maury Povich voice: In the matter of the avocado in Krystal’s kitchen… <opening envelope > IT IS RIPE!

Yellow square plate with avocado toast and egg.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Oh there were dates too. It can take a lot more sweetener but doesn’t need it. The directions were to combine, mash it all together then set in the freezer for 30 minutes (no bake). I ate one then decided a little heat wouldn’t hurt and popped them in the air fryer on bake for 10 ish minutes.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

tofu & mushroom stuffed napa cabbage 🥬

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“She knew, if given the opportunity, she could satisfy Sophie’s every need.” Can’t stop thinking about Bennie and Sophie!! 🫦🔥💦 #SapphicRomance #Lesfic ninestarpress.com/product/your...

Cover of Your Priceless Advice by Celeste Castro. A school building amidst a purple pink sky with two female silhouettes in shadow.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

it’s thundering so of course my girl is sharing space with me.

orange cat on a white blanket in her humans arms

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Got our workout in! TinyCat hit a PR of how long she stayed on her own mat and off mine! 🤣🤣🧘🏾‍♀️

An orange cat sitting on an orange faded yoga mat looking to camera.

An orange cat on an orange yoga mat beside partial view of a green yoga mat and dumbbell

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

🤣🤣🤣I totally understand. My girl is the same way!

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I could tear down a building right now I’m so hype!!!!! 🤗🏃🏾‍♀️🔥🤌🏾 90 minutes of running, some hills, some tempo increases, some mental fortitude, alladat!!! I’mma sleep good tonight!!!!! #SaturdayRun🏃🏾‍♀️ #MyPace👟 #BlackSkyFitness

screenshot of run stats
5.31 miles, 17’01” avg pace, 1:30:28 minutes, 646 calories

screenshot of run stats with mile splits

screenshot of run program featuring image of Mariana Fernandez if Peloton on a treadmill

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Saturday Long Run DONE! 3.47 miles. A little spring in the step. Felt good. Now a little stretchy-stretch and chill for a bit. #BlackSkyFitness

screenshot of nike run 3.47 mi, 59:07 minutes with breakdown of each mile.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The allegations are true!! A matching set DOES improve the workout! It’s science! 🧫🧪🔬Let’s GO!!! #SundayWorkout #BlackSkyFitness #WorkMeOuT

selfie of african American woman in burgundy workout matching set

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Not 100% sure what I’m doing but I 100% feel like it’s gonna be AMAZING when I’m done. ✅ 💯 #Arts&Crafts 🎨🫟🖌️

Two small canvases painted black atop a crate beside glitter and glue and a paint brush

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I was COOKED the moment I stepped outside. Headphones wouldn’t connect. The squirrels had it in for me. There was a nice breeze…carrying a SMELL 🙉 LmAO! At 3.58 I was nowhere near my apartment 😰Mile 4 was STUPID LONG! 🤦🏾‍♀️ and now I’M the smell🤣😂🤣😂 #BlackSkyFitness #MorningRun

screenshot if Wednesday morning run log 4.17 miles

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I decorated those little strips of cardboard that come in my tea box! Perfect little bookmarks!

seven rectangles decorated with various paint and patterns to be used as bookmarks.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Morning birthday run complete!! Now snackies, laundry, writing, and maybe a living room dance party if TinyCat is up to it. She has the best wiggle. 🦁🕺🏾🪩

screenshot of running app with metrics. 2.02 miles complete.

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Why is she so purrrfect?! 💕🙉😊 Such a good girl (when she’s not swiping my food, biting my hands, or stomping my organs at 3am). Just a little angel 😇

Large orange cat in repose on white bedding

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Krystal A. Smith @authorkasmith.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This rain and humidity has got to GO! But I have finally dropped 50 lbs (and a half)!!!! This feels EPIC! So proud of myself. 🥳🤩

screenshot of my fitness pal showing 50.5 pounds lost!!

selfie of african American woman sweating in workout attire.

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