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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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Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance novel is out 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social. ✍🏾📚💕🌈

Pre-order wherever you buy books, or: www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/love-i...

Cover design by Ray Jean-Gilles (Queer Mocha on Instagram).

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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...

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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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September 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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.

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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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September 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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
Home | Greater Detroit Romance Writers
Official website of GDRW.
www.gdrw.org
September 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Reposted by Frederick Smith, Ed.D.
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.
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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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August 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I learned a lot from this @planetmoney.bsky.social series on the economics of the book business -- from four different angles.

If you're an author, or aspiring author, these are great episodes to listen to and learn from.

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Planet Money makes a book
Books are one of the most influential technologies ever invented. From “The Wealth of Nations” to “Das Kapital,” books have the power to shape whole economic systems… and everything else in our world....
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September 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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
September 16, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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?...

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Session 23 ft. Roxane Gay
YouTube video by Crissle's Couch
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September 15, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Had fun being interviewed by Phillip Esteem of Pride Index about my novel Love Is A Contact Sport, LGBTQ Romance, and Second Chances.
💜🌈📚

www.prideindex.com/frederick-l-...

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Frederick L. Smith on Love Is a Contact Sport, LGBTQ+ Romance and Second Chances
In his latest novel, Love Is a Contact Sport, author Frederick L. Smith explores what happens when first Love gets a second chance. Through Renny and Brent, two Black men reconnecting in their 40s aft...
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September 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Enjoyed this NPR It’s Been A Minute episode featuring host @bmluse.bsky.social
in conversation with @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social on the importance of reading novels and their impact on self-development.

www.npr.org/2026/08/25/n...

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #NPR #ReadingSky
Books can teach you to love yourself. If you let them. : It's Been a Minute
How do you convince people to read more novels? You could ask author Jason Reynolds for a start. The acclaimed author of young adult novels, Look Both Ways, Long Way Down, and Ghost joins host Brittan...
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September 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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
September 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Morning tunes…

Barry White.
The Icon is Love.

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The Icon Is Love by Barry White on Apple Music
Album · 1994 · 11 Songs
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September 12, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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
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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September 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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
September 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Insomnia on a weekend night… ugh.

Maybe I should get up and do something. Though I should try to sleep again.
September 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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
September 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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
September 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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
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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September 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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

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September 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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
September 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Podcasts I’ve been on to discuss my books, MM Romance, publishing, and more… including Love Is A Contact Sport and One and Done. 💜🌈📚

bit.ly/FredOnPodcasts

#Romancelandia #MMRomance #BookSky #BlackBookSky
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.
bit.ly
September 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Tuesday that feels like a Monday 😎
September 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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. 💜🌈📚

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Second Chances & Radical Honesty: Author Chat with Frederick Smith
YouTube video by Bookmarked By Chalon
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September 7, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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
September 6, 2026 at 11:34 PM
I had fun talking with Alesia on the ‘We Read Smut’ podcast recently.

We discussed Black Queer M/M Romance, Higher Ed, and Authentic Representation in Romance Writing.

I hope you listen and enjoy!

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#Romancelandia #MMRomance #BookSky #BlackBookSky
Frederick Smith on Black Queer M/M Romance, Higher Ed, and Authentic Representation - We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance Readers
Today on the podcast, we have a very special treat: our first man on the show, and someone who writes deeply authentic, Black queer M/M romance! I am sitting down with author and higher education admi...
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September 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM