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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 50m

If you're a book lover and in the San Francisco area, you'll love this Grown Folks Book Fair taking place today, Wednesday, 9/30/26, 5:30 - 9 pm, at the African American Arts & Culture Center in San Francisco. 📚💕 #SanFrancisco #AAACC #BookSky #BayArea

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Excited to be at the Grown Folks Book Fair at the African American Arts & Culture Center in San Francisco. Wednesday, 9/30/26, 5:30 - 9pm. 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco I’ll be signing my novels Love is a Contact Sport and One and Done. aaacc.org #BayArea #BookSky #BlackBookSky #SanFrancisco

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A super fun Bad Queers podcast episode with comedian, writer, and actor Punkie Johnson. I laughed out loud many times while listening today. Great episode and great queer convo. 🌈🎧 www.badqueers.com/episodes/epi... #BadQueers #QueerSky #BlackQueerSky

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Episodes | Bad Queers Podcast

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Great Book LovHers podcast episode recapping the recent Black Sapphic book fest presented by The Book LovHers Club. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #SapphicBookSky #Romancelandia #BookSky

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Dedication

Podcast Episode · THE BOOK LOVHERS CLUB · September 26 · 1h 15m

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Many tourists in San Francisco this weekend for the Portola Music Festival and the Folsom Street Fair. A great weekend to be in SF, with temperatures around 68-70 degrees and sunny skies. #SanFrancisco #BayArea

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When I was at the 2026 Black Romance Book Fest, I had a chance to talk with the team of Tomfoolery The Pod to talk about Black Romance and MM Romance and the importance of seeing oneself in a happily ever after story. Great conversation! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVIL... #MMRomance #Romancelandia

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💬 BRBF 2026 Author Chat w. Frederick Smith

YouTube video by TomfooleryThePod

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Enjoyed the first episode of the 'Why in Romance' podcast, hosted by Jess & Trisha, where they talk about all things romance genre and romance novels. It's a great show and if you read romance novels, I'd encourage you to add it to your listening roster. whyinromance.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/wh...

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Welcome to Why in Romance!

Jess and Trisha are back to talk with each other and all of you about the burning questions we all have about the romance novel world. Come along for the ride! Subscribe to the show to get new episode...

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I enjoyed being interviewed by Doneisha of She Read That podcast recently. We discussed second chances with old flames, Black Queer romance novels, and writing characters over 40. Great conversation! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WFJ... #Romancelandia #MMRomance #BookSky

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He Reconnected w/ His College Crush 20 Years Later | Frederick Smith Interview | The Release Room 🚪✨

YouTube video by She Read That

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Enjoyed being interviewed by AlexDaBibliophile, about my latest novel Love Is A Contact Sport. We dived into the beauty of second-chance romances, the importance of therapy and healing, & how strong communities can help us navigate life's challenges. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_9U... #Romancelandia

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Frederick Smith Interview| Black BookTube Is Reading

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Loved this episode of The Book LovHers Club podcast featuring author(s) Naomi Rivers, a married lesbian couple, who write Black Sapphic romance novels. It was such a great interview and conversation that I listened twice! youtu.be/YH0sUfjtzcg?... #Romancelandia #SapphicLit

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

When I was at Columbus Book Festival in July 2026, I got to sit down with Bookmarked by Chalon & talk about my latest novel... Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance published on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social. youtu.be/kckZKCyPcAk?... #Romancelandia

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Second Chances & Radical Honesty: Author Chat with Frederick Smith

YouTube video by Bookmarked By Chalon

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I enjoyed being interviewed by Johnzelle Anderson, a D.C. based therapist and author, about my latest novel Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMkA... #Romancelandia #MMRomance #BlackBookSky #QueerBookSky

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Love Is A Contact Sport: Johnzelle Anderson and Frederick Smith, 6/18/26

YouTube video by Frederick Smith

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I want something sweet right now. But I don't have any sweets in the house. So I guess I'll make a cup of coffee, add some sweetener and flavored creamer. And that'll have to do for the night! ☕️ #FoodSky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Enjoyed this We Read It One Night podcast episode, where they discussed Adib Khorram's MM Romance novel, It Had To Be Him. It's one of my favorite novels and the discussion was spot on. A great episode and discussion! 📚💕🌈 wereaditonenight.podbean.com/e/it-had-to-... #Romancelandia #MMRomance

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It Had to Be Him by Adib Khorram | We Read It One Night

Comrades! Today, we're travelling to Italy on Noah's Ark with IT HAD TO BE HIM by Adib Khorram, a delicious, missed connection, M/M romance. Ramin's a hot gay guy trying to get that good good Italian ...

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I love this real life Black Romance of 25 years! A love story that started at the campus where I work, @sanfranciscostate.bsky.social. I didn't and don't know them, but nonetheless think their college love story is a beautiful one. 💕 news.sfsu.edu/news/sfsu-lo... #SFSU #SFState #HigherEdSky

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SFSU love story leads to 25 years of marriage and success | SFSU News

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For someone looking for Black & Queer characters in a romance novel. Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, Contemporary MM Romance novel, published June 2026 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social. www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/love-i... #Romancelandia #MMRomance

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Love Is a Contact Sport by Frederick Smith | Bold Strokes Books

The college poster boy and the college ball player. A secret love. The goodbye that never was. Until now.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Enjoyed this Write of Passage episode by author @vanessariley.com. Topic: What Bob Mackie & Jane Austen Taught Me About Dressing a Character I spent as many years living in Monterey Park, CA., as I did Detroit. I didn't know MPK is Bob Mackie's hometown. vanessariley.substack.com/p/before-she...

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Before She Says A Word

What Bob Mackie and Jane Austen Taught Me About Dressing a Character

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I led an online workshop with the Greater Detroit Romance Writers organization on Tuesday, 9/15/26 evening. Topic: The MM Romance Landscape and Writing Queer Characters It was great connecting with writers from my hometown. www.gdrw.org #Romancelandia #Detroit #BookSky

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Home | Greater Detroit Romance Writers

Official website of GDRW.

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NPR's Planet Money @planetmoney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Honeycrisp apple, The Cotton Candy grape, The Cuties mandarin orange, and now… the Scarlet Sunrise tomato? In this episode, we look at the explosion of branded, superstar produce. And taste a new tomato vying to be the next agricultural celebrity. www.npr.org/2026/08/28/n...

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Branded fruit: How produce got “Honeycrisp-ified" : Planet Money

The produce aisle is changing. You’ve noticed this, I’m sure. It is now full of superstar fruits and vegetables: The Honeycrisp apple, The Cotton Candy grape, The Cuties mandarin orange. They stand…

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

9/15/2018. Hosted Sheryl Lee Ralph at the Cross Cultural Centers at Cal State LA as a keynote speaker for a symposium on Black Queer Literature. Came up in my Facebook memories today. I planned great campus-wide events when I worked at Cal State LA. ✨ #HigherEdSky #SherylLeeRalph #CalStateLA

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I absolutely LOVED this episode of @crissle.com Couch featuring acclaimed writer, author, scholar, & cultural critic Roxane Gay (@roxanegay.bsky.social) as a guest. Great conversation overall - I listened twice in a row. Available on all platforms. youtu.be/gwX2EiSZBQI?... #PodcastSky #BookSky

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Session 23 ft. Roxane Gay

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The barista at the Vietnamese coffee shop was right! This Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk is STRONG and has me floating! I have to let people at this book event this morning know it’s the coffee and not anything else! ☕️🇻🇳😂 #CoffeeSky #BookSky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I've been on a number of podcasts to discuss romance books and creative writing, Black & Queer life, Beyoncé, MM romance, and my novels. This weekend, when you've got time, take a look or listen at some of the shows I've been on. bit.ly/FredOnPodcasts #MMRomance #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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Podcasts and Online Appearances. « Frederick L. Smith | Author

Recent Podcasts and Online Appearances to talk about my novels, writing, romance genre, and more… or where my books have been mentioned.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There’s something about hotel beds and hotel showers that’s so comfy. Well, when you’re in an especially good hotel. Good morning ☀️ #TravelSky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Insomnia on a weekend night… ugh. Maybe I should get up and do something. Though I should try to sleep again.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Years ago, when moved LA to San Francisco, I donated my original cover copies of Terry McMillan’s Waiting to Exhale & How Stella Got Her Groove Back to a library. Regretted it for years. Today, Milwaukee, found both for $3 at Milwaukee Public Library used book sale! Got both! Happy! 🙌🏾📚💕 #BookSky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Honored to participate in the 1st panel of ‘From Milwaukee, With Love’ weekend. 9/11/26, 10 am CST. Topic: Taking a Book to Screen. *I’m manifesting my books making it to screen* If you’re in Milwaukee area, join us for more: www.thewellreddamsel.com/events/from-... #Romancelandia #Milwaukee

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Some weekend listening or watching… Podcasts I’ve been on recently to discuss my books, MM Romance, publishing, Beyoncé, higher ed, and more… including Love Is A Contact Sport and One and Done, published on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social 💜🌈📚 bit.ly/FredOnPodcasts #Romancelandia #BookSky

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Podcasts and Online Appearances. « Frederick L. Smith | Author

Recent Podcasts and Online Appearances to talk about my novels, writing, romance genre, and more… or where my books have been mentioned.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I love the Women of Afrofuturism exhibit in the San Francisco International Airport. Every time I take a trip I stop by to view it. @flysfo.bsky.social @sfomuseum.bsky.social www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/...

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’ll be in Milwaukee September 10-13, 2026 for ‘From Milwaukee with Love’ romance book events. If you’re in the area, please stop by. Panels. Books. Food. Fun. Romance. 📚💕 www.thewellreddamsel.com/events/from-... #Milwaukee #Romancelandia #BookSky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Tuesday that feels like a Monday 😎

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Enjoyed talking with Bookmarked By Chalon at the Columbus Book Festival in July 2026. We talked about radical honesty, second chance romances, and my latest novel Love Is A Contact Sport. 💜🌈📚 youtu.be/kckZKCyPcAk?... #Romancelandia #MMRomance #ColumbusBookFestival #BookSky

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Second Chances & Radical Honesty: Author Chat with Frederick Smith

YouTube video by Bookmarked By Chalon

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Milwaukee this coming weekend. For a book event - From Milwaukee With Love. First time visiting Milwaukee. Tell me some Black, Queer, and Black Queer stuff to do there. And restaurants and spots! Thanks! 🙌🏾🌈 #Milwaukee #BookSky #QueerSky #BlackSky

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LGBTQ Books & Persons @svukic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

San Francisco’s dance and bar scene. LGBTQ, everywhere, always. #LGBTQGlobalOdyssey #GayBooks #BooksSky #SanFrancisco

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

As someone who’s lost both parents… it’s nice when they show up in dreams set in both present day and growing up years. And to see Detroit in my dreams with them. 🫶🏾

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