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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 14h

I write MM romance set in California and centering Black characters. My current and backlist novels are published on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social and available wherever you buy books. www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/freder... #BookSky #BlackBookSky #QueerBookSky #Romancelandia #MMRomance

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 23h

I bought this tote bag from the Annabelle's Book Club bookstore table at the Burbank Book Festival this weekend. I love everything about it -- the fabric, the size, the sturdiness, the flat bottom, the inside pockets, and the comfortable handles. annabellesbookclubla.com/product/i-sp...

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I Spent It All on Books Structured Tote

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Love it! Thank you for sharing! Very inspiring! ✨

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I hope the new ‘A Different World’ inspires Black students to aspire to HBCUs (or college in general) like ‘A Different World’ did for Black students in the 80s & 90s. It’ll be interesting to see if the show impacts HBCU applications and enrollment numbers in the coming years. 🎓👩🏽‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓 #ADifferentWorld

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Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am so excited for this book! Got my greedy little eyes on it for the University Library for my history of romance course!

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

There are over 100 people attending the Romance Authors panel at the Burbank Book Festival. Very nice to see! 📚💕 #Romancelandia #BookSky #Burbank #BurbankBookFestival

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’m at the Burbank Book Festival, taking place at the Buena Vista Branch Library. Romance genre panel at 11:45am - 12:45pm. I’m signing books at 1-2 pm. Onsite bookseller, Sunny’s Bookshop, is selling my novels One and Done & Love Is A Contact Sport, published on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’ve become a “buy (or get the free) tote bags at book events” kinda person. 📚🛍️ #BookSky #AuthorSky

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Bony @jovenitti.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

And use Libro to get audiobooks, as that also supports indie bookshops. Never use Audible.

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 02/10/2026

We talked about Neva Altaj's PAINTED SCARS in this episode. It's $0 right now. link.amazon/B0812JlBM

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

10/10 A+ 🔥 ✨ Frequency of Love Victoria Monét

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Late night listening. Frequency of Love by Victoria Monét. 🎧💕 music.apple.com/us/album/fre...

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Frequency Of Love by Victoria Monét on Apple Music

Album · 2026 · 22 Songs

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This was a great interview. Author Beverly Jenkins on The Lit Library podcast sharing knowledge, wisdom, and history as it pertains to Black Romance novels. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9sX... #Romancelandia #BeverlyJenkins #BookSky #BlackBookSky

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Ep. 31: The Spoiling is Generational Feat. Beverly Jenkins

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

That quarter of the year when every book purchase helps an author's or a bookstore's bottom line. Shop indie as much as possible. Shop directly from an author's website, if available. @bookshop.org is a great site to buy books and support indie bookstores. #BookSky #Romancelandia #BlackBookSky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

LA friends & family! I’ll be at the Burbank Book Festival on Saturday, 10/3/26. Event takes place at the Buena Vista Branch Library in Burbank, CA. I’m signing books 1-2pm. Books for sale by onsite bookstore. www.burbankbookfestival.com #Burbank #BurbankBookFestival #BookSky #MMRomance

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Please don't quit a job before lining up a new one. That's all.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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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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 🚪✨

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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

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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

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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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