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Frederick Smith, Ed.D.
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Love Is A Contact Sport - 6/16/26 on Bold Strokes Books ✍🏾📚💕🌈
Romance author. Romance reader. Higher Ed Professional. Former TV news. Detroiter in Bay Area. All things Beyoncé. Email: [email protected]; Important Links: linktr.ee/FrederickLSmith
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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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I’m setting up book events for 2026 and seeking ARCs readers for Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance out 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

Interested? Please and thank you! 💐🫶🏾

bit.ly/ARCSandEvent...

#Romancelandia #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks
Picture of author Frederick Smith and a cover of the forthcoming novel Love Is A Contact Sport. The text reads: Love is a Contact Sport out 6/16/26 on Bold Strokes Books; ARCs and Events Requests. Photo of book covers of Frederick Smith’s novels. Top row: Play It Forward, Love Is A Contact Sport, and Right Side of the Wrong Bed. Bottom row: In Case You Forgot, Busy Ain’t the Half of It, One and Done, and Down for Whatever.
November 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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It’s a ramen or pho kinda evening in San Francisco. I know what I’ma do with this batch of turkey broth I made yesterday. 🍜

P.S. I know it’s colder and there’s snow elsewhere, but this is a chilly day for San Francisco. 🥶 #SanFrancisco #SoupSky #FoodSky
A temperature forecast photo showing San Francisco temperatures with highs in the mid-50s and lows mid-40s.
November 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Because of Heated Rivalry, everyone is looking for MM & Sapphic romance books, sports or otherwise.

Check out @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social , the largest U.S. publisher specializing in LGBTQIA+ romance & fiction!📚💕🌈

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#HeatedRivalry #Romancelandia #BoldStrokesBooks #BookSky
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...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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A “Thank You” sale - 15% off - all weekend at @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social.

A major publisher of LGBTQIA+ romance, fiction, and more in the U.S. 📚💕🌈

www.boldstrokesbooks.com

#LGBTQBookSky #SapphicBookSky #MMRomance #Romancelandia #BookSky #BoldStrokesBooks
Book covers of novels by Frederick Smith: One and Done, Busy Ain’t The Half Of It, In Case You Forgot, and Play It Forward.
November 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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I can’t wait to be back out on the book events circuit in 2026 with my novel Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance out 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.

Working on my events calendar this weekend
📚💕🌈 #Romancelandia #MMRomance

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Book cover of Love Is A Contact Sport and author Frederick Smith.
November 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Authors and fans of LGBTQIA+ books and stories.

The Lavender Con Book Fest returns to D.C. July 25 & 26, 2026.

Interest forms for authors & more are up on the site now. I participated as an author in 2024 and enjoyed the experience a lot. 📚🌈 lavendercon.com

#BookSky #LGBTQBookSky #Romancelandia
Lavender Con
Lavender Con is a book festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ authors and stories started by Little District Books, a queer-owned independent bookstore dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ authors and stories.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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If you're discovering Heated Rivalry now because of the tv show, you'll enjoy this @fatedmates.net podcast episode about the 2019 romance novel by Rachel Reid that the tv show is based on: fatedmates.net/episodes/202... 📚💕🌈 #FatedMates #HeatedRivalry #Romancelandia #MMRomance #BookSky
November 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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It was a therapeutic and time-consuming task putting away the dinner leftovers last night.

I’m making turkey broth now.

Overheated the ham yesterday - lesson learned - but I will remedy it by making some ham & bean & potato soup for later.

Tossing leftovers on Sunday. 🦃🥧 #FoodSky #Thanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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If you're recently come to MM Romance because of Heated Rivalry, welcome! I invite you to read my MM Romance novels centering Black Queer characters & MM Romance in California. ✍🏾📚💕🌈 #Romancelandia #MMRomance #HeatedRivalry #BlackBookSky #RomanceBookSky
fsmith827.bsky.social Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 13d
I write romance centering Black Queer characters in CA. Check my backlist on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

My next, Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, 2nd Chance, College Reunion, MM romance out June 2026. ✍🏾📚💕🌈

www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/freder...

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #QueerBookSky
Book covers of Frederick Smith novels on Bold Strokes Books: One and Done, Busy Ain’t the Half Of It, In Case You Forgot, and Play It Forward. Love Is A Contact Sport cover features two Black men in an embrace. The taller one has light brown skin, bald head, and a beard, and is wearing a college athletics jacket. The shorter one has dark brown skin, twists and a fade haircut, and wearing a yellow sweatshirt with the words Black Romance Writer on it. The cover is purple with red, yellow, and white writing.
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I’ve been on several podcasts recently: bit.ly/FredOnPodcasts

If you’re a podcast host/producer and looking for a guest, I’m your person.
✍🏾📚💕🌈🎧 #BookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia
fsmith827.bsky.social Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 10d
If you’re looking for a podcast or show guest, I’m your person. I’m setting up my 2026 calendar now.

I can talk books, romance genre, Black & Queer identities, pop culture & current events, & more.

Examples of shows I’ve been on: bit.ly/FredOnPodcasts

✍🏾📚💕🌈🎧 #BookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia
November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
I don't buy soda for the house or my consumption anymore. Primarily water drinker here.

But low key today... I wish I had an orange, grape, or red pop right now. With lots of ice in it. Kinda like the Faygo pop we used to drink while growing up in Detroit. 🍊🍇🍓🥤 #FoodSky #SodaSky #Thanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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While in the editing process w/ an editor at @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social, I've shared the book w/ beta readers. From one: "I've never read a book in 2 days before. Your books get better & better. Definitely the hottest so far." I'm blushing. 😊📚🌈 #LoveIsAContactSport #Romancelandia #BlackBookSky
fsmith827.bsky.social Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 8d
For consideration for your “Anticipated 2026 Romance Novels” lists.

Love Is A Contact Sport
By Frederick Smith
Pub date: 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social.

A Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance.

bookshop.org/p/books/love...

#Romancelandia #BlackBookSky #BookSky
Love Is A Contact Sport cover features two Black men in an embrace. The taller one has light brown skin, bald head, and a beard, and is wearing a college athletics jacket. The shorter one has dark brown skin, twists and a fade haircut, and wearing a yellow sweatshirt with the words Black Romance Writer on it. The cover is purple with red, yellow, and white writing.
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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So glad I didn't overdo or overstuff myself with today's Thanksgiving meal. I may have needed a nap, but I can still move around and function. Ha. 🦃🥧 #Thanksgiving #FoodSky
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Less than half an hour left until the #WeeknightWriters chat! Fix yourself a drink, grab a snack, and join us to discuss writing our #FirstDraftFall projects
Notepad that says “#WeeknightWriters Thursdays 7-9PM EST”
November 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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First Thanksgiving dinner plate eaten at 1:30 pm.

Almost 2:30 pm now.

Watching “Living Single” marathon on TV One.

Also… time for a nap. Ha. 🦃🥧
#Thanksgiving #FoodSky
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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In times of uncertainty, independent bookstores are a constant — and we’re thankful for them today and every day. 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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A Thanksgiving weekend sale via @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social , the largest publisher of LGBTQIA+ romance and stories! 15% off ALL titles, e-book or paperback! Sale includes all my titles on BSB! www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/freder...
📚💕🌈 #Romancelandia #MMRomance #BoldStrokesBooks #BookSky
fsmith827.bsky.social Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 13d
I write romance centering Black Queer characters in CA. Check my backlist on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

My next, Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, 2nd Chance, College Reunion, MM romance out June 2026. ✍🏾📚💕🌈

www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/freder...

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #QueerBookSky
Book covers of Frederick Smith novels on Bold Strokes Books: One and Done, Busy Ain’t the Half Of It, In Case You Forgot, and Play It Forward. Love Is A Contact Sport cover features two Black men in an embrace. The taller one has light brown skin, bald head, and a beard, and is wearing a college athletics jacket. The shorter one has dark brown skin, twists and a fade haircut, and wearing a yellow sweatshirt with the words Black Romance Writer on it. The cover is purple with red, yellow, and white writing.
November 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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I appreciate everyone who has ever read, bought, borrowed, shared, posted / reposted, reviewed, or attended an event for any of my books over the years. I truly appreciate and thank you! 💐🫶🏾

www.boldstrokesbooks.com/authors/fred...

#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBookSky
Photo of author Frederick Smith with book covers of his novels One and Done, Play It Forward, Right Side of the Wrong Bed, Down For Whatever, Busy Ain’t the Half Of It, and In Case You Forgot.
November 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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I am still very proud of my college reunion romance novel!! Queer millennial angst, chosen family, tech thought leaders getting roasted on Twitter, some smooching:
But How Are You, Really by Ella Dawson: 9780593473771 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A five-year college reunion. A chance to go back in time. A chance to get it right. Charlotte Thorne does not want to go back to Hein University. Her life postcollege isn’t what she expected—her...
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November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Because @lollardfish.bsky.social says we should promote our books: utpress.utexas.edu/9781477313138/
Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back
Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty—it’s fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hi...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Remember when
this was the thing we did
the night before Thanksgiving!?!?!? Meeting up with high school, college, or new friends in your new city, and going out!?!? Elder millennials remember this era well. Lol.💃🏾🕺🏾🪩🦃🥧 #Thanksgiving #Millennials #WednesdayNight
Photo from Sunday Scaries IG account with a picture of Michael B. Jordan and the words “Getting emotional watching all the people in their early-to-mid twenties pile into bars the night before Thanksgiving.”
November 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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This is a great weekend to catch up on this Big Gay Fiction podcast episode. 🎧📚🌈

Here, @writerjeffadams.bsky.social and I discussed my 2024 novel One and Done, a Black, Queer, Higher Ed, Bay Area romance on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social.

jeffandwill.com/biggayfictio...

#Romancelandia #LGBTQSky
https://jeffandwill.com/biggayfictionpodcast/2024/06/17/episode-456-tropey-workplace-romance-with-frederick-smith/
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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This is a great weekend to catch up on this @minoriteareport.bsky.social episode.

We discussed my novel One and Done, a Black, Queer, Higher Ed, Bay Area romance novel on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social, & more. 📚🌈🎧

minoriteareport.libsyn.com/279-frederic...

#LGBTQSky #BlackLGBTQ #Romancelandia
Minoritea Report: 279. Frederick Smith: One And Done, Black Barbie on Netflix, Curiositea: Beyonce or Janet?
Happy Pride Month, Communitea! Author Frederick Smith stops by to talk about his brand new Black Queer Romance Novel, "One And Done"! Black Barbie Doc is about to release on Netflix and Auntea Dawon i...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Going to catch up with Beyond The Gates over this long holiday weekend off work. Such a great show. My fave in daytime tv now!

www.cbs.com/shows/beyond...

#BeyondTheGates #BTG #SoapSky
Beyond the Gates on CBS
A powerful and prestigious family reigns over a posh gated community with juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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itgetsbetter.bsky.social
If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t “queer enough” or didn’t belong in queer spaces—Karla Mosley gets it.

The actor, writer, and "Beyond the Gates" star opens up about identity, change, and finding freedom in truth. Watch her story now. @theegates.bsky.social #cbs #itgetsbetter
The moment I realized there was more to me | Karla Mosely | It Gets Better
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May 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM