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Frederick Smith, Ed.D.

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AVP SAEM for Equity/Inclusion. SAPro/Higher Ed. Romance reader & author. Former TV News. LMU Doctoral 2018. Detroiter in Bay Area. IG: FSmith827 ; Email: [email protected] 💻🏳️‍🌈🎓🙌🏾

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · Nov 15

One and Done, a Black, Queer, Higher Ed, Bay Area romance novel is out now on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social : www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/one-an...

Pick one up via the publisher or your favorite independent bookstore site.
✍🏾📚🌈💕
#MMRomance #BlackRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 8h

Discover San Francisco State University! 🎓

Saturday, 10/18/25

future.sfsu.edu/discoversf%E...

#SanFrancisco #HigherEdSky #SFState #SFSU

https://future.sfsu.edu/discoversf

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 16h

In celebration of Women's Week in Provincetown, MA. this week (10/13-10/19/25), @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social has a sale -- 10% off all e-books.

Bold Strokes Books focuses on LGBTQIA+ fiction in all genres.
My current novels are on the BSB label.

www.boldstrokesbooks.com
#BookSky #QueerBookSky

Bold Strokes Books

Bold Strokes Books is a midsized independent publisher producing a diverse collection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer general and genre fiction. Our mission is to bring quality queer...

www.boldstrokesbooks.com

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 17h

I’m attending Black Romance Book Fest in May 2026 as an author & fan of all things Black Romance.

My next novel, Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, 2nd chance, College Reunion, MM romance, out June 2026 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social ✍🏾📚💕🌈 #BRBF2026 #Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky

Image features photo of author Frederick Smith and a cover of his novel One and Done. The text above the images read Frederick Smith, Black Romance Book Fest, May 2026, Atlanta.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 19h

Sounds good. I'll do a search of the book title and learn more.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

Yes thankfully

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

7:50 pm delivery 🚚 📦😐

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

I came home from work (to work from home) at 2pm.

Primarily because I was waiting for a package delivery to arrive between 2:45 and 4:45 pm that I need to sign for.

It’s 6:40 pm. And guess what!?!? No package yet. I see it on the live map and hope they don’t give up and stop delivering today.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

Every day is a good day to post a numerical or written review about a book you like.

Every day is a good day to re-post something by a favorite author.

Every day is a good day to word-of-mouth a book you've enjoyed recently.

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #RomanceBookSky #Romancelandia

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 2d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 3d

They canceled my work on race and media.

So I built a @resistanceschool.bsky.social instead.

Now we are teaching over 600 students.

Week 2 of Race, Media and International Affairs starts today.

We move ✊🏾💪🏾

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

Omg. Not D’Angelo 🙏🏾

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

New episode of the Books by @booksbydlwhite.com podcast is up!
✍🏾📚

www.booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/128

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

Bookcast Episode 128: Man Down! What Had Happened Was... — Books by DL White

I know, I know. It’s been a minute but I have excuses and a funny story. This episode is pure chaos as I explain why I’ve been MIA (spoiler: I fell at a gas station), update you on my reading and wr...

www.booksbydlwhite.com

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a beautiful cloudy and rainy day in San Francisco today. It’s definitely giving fall vibes and aesthetics. The view outside my office at San Francisco State University. Monday, 10/13/25.🍁🍂🌁 #SanFrancisco #SanFranciscoState #AutumnSky #FallAesthetic

Aerial photo of trees with orange, red, and green leaves and a pathway at San Francisco State University.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

Enjoying this Rebel Ever After podcast conversation between host @brosandprose.bsky.social and author @julianwinters.bsky.social discussing queer and demisexual representation in romance novels. ✍🏾📚💕🌈

rebeleverafterpod.com/julian-winte...

#Romancelandia #RebelEverAfter #BookSky #RomanceBookSky

Rebel Ever After: Julian Winters on queer self-discovery and demisexual representation

My guest this week is Julian Winters, the author of adult rom-coms I THINK THEY LOVE YOU and LAST FIRST KISS, as well as many books for teens and children. We talked about his passion for writing incl...

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WillieJewel,II✊🏾🖤💪🏾 @williejewel2.bsky.social · May 19

It is so amazing to hear THE #PearlCleage ... This is the book that introduced me to her. ✊🏾🖤💪🏾📚 #BookAlert @karenhunter.bsky.social @poetkevinpowell.bsky.social #KarenRebels

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

Yes. Her speaking voice is so calm, yet emotive and assertive. Things I Should Have Told My Daughter is amazing. That was the last time "in person" I met her -- a keynote and classroom workshops at a campus in L.A. -- around that book. Made us see the importance of journals and documenting our lives

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favorite writers is Pearl Cleage. I’ve gotten to meet and learn from her when hosting her for campus events — keynotes, book signings, etc.

I look up random podcasts so I can hear her voice & soak up her wisdom. ✍🏾📚

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

#PearlCleage #BookSky #BlackBookSky

In Conversation With: Pearl Cleage

Podcast Episode · Green Room Meditations presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre · 01/20/2023 · 1h 4m

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

I hear you. Same here. We were lucky, growing up, that we had either the back porch or the garage if the house wasn't quite company ready. No one seemed to care, though, as long as it was presentable. Today, me and my friend or family circle... we just meet out somewhere. But I miss home visits.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

I like it, too. Listened again today. Missed him in San Francisco this weekend. Actually, found out last minute. But yeah, great album!

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

Remembering the days growing up when company would drop by for no reason, unannounced, on weekends. House was always ready too, it seemed, clean, some food ready, popsicles for the kids to go outside, dark liquor or beer for those who wanted, & spontaneous conversation. Happen anymore? #SundaySky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday morning coffee in my new mug purchased at The Prince Store in the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport last week. 💜☕️

#SundaySky #PaisleyPark #Prince #Minneapolis #Prince4Ever

My new Prince mug.
Purchased at the Prince Store in the Minneapolis-St.Paul airport last week.

Black Coffee mug with the words Peace & Love & Purple Rain purchased at the Prince Store in Minneapolis-St. Paul airport last week.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 4d

My book haul from last weekend’s Black Book Bash in Jacksonville, Florida.

Includes books by @danielleallen.bsky.social, @itsladarrion.bsky.social, @ravynnkamia.bsky.social, and more.

A great book event and weekend! ✍🏾📚💕

#BlackBookBash #BlackBookBash2025 #BookSky #BlackBookSky

Photo of books purchased at Black Book Bash in Jacksonville.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 4d

Can’t get enough of these evening sunsets over Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. 🌅🌊

#SunsetSky #SanFrancisco #LakeMerced #PacificOcean

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Calvary Hill Community Church @calvaryhillsf.bsky.social · 4d

#verseoftheday October 11, 2025 @youversion.bsky.social

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