Eric Smith
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
🏠 Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary.
📚 Award-winning Author.
👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad.
Latest book: With or Without You (a Junior Library Guild selection!), out now!
🚪 https://www.neighborhoodliterary.com
📚 Award-winning Author.
👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad.
Latest book: With or Without You (a Junior Library Guild selection!), out now!
🚪 https://www.neighborhoodliterary.com
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Eric Smith
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
· Mar 18
Come on in. — Neighborhood Literary
Well, here we are. The news is out, the agency is open. Welcome. There’s a lot to potentially say in an introduction post. But I’ll try to keep it short and sweet. I’ve always been driven to make...
www.neighborhoodliterary.com
So excited to finally talk about Neighborhood Literary, an agency with an extra focus on taking care of our local writer communities.
🏠 The door is open.
🫖 The kettle is on.
✨ Come on in.
Good neighbors make good books. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/blog/come-on...
🏠 The door is open.
🫖 The kettle is on.
✨ Come on in.
Good neighbors make good books. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/blog/come-on...
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The critical role that art plays in movements is often overlooked. Art is front and center in Black movements, and as @blaqueword.bsky.social tells us, that includes digital art and content creation. #BlackHistoryMonth100
Steven Underwood on his Book "Forever for the Culture" - WUWW 1.27.26
Steven Underwood is the author of "Forever for the Culture: Notes from the New Digital Black Arts Renaissance". He joined Solomon Jones to discuss more about the book and where people can find it. S
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February 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The critical role that art plays in movements is often overlooked. Art is front and center in Black movements, and as @blaqueword.bsky.social tells us, that includes digital art and content creation. #BlackHistoryMonth100
Ended a rough week by giving a client “the call” and goodness I love this job. ❤️
The lows in publishing can be brutal (talk to your pals!) but the highs are so great (and give back when you’re lucky enough to have them!).
The lows in publishing can be brutal (talk to your pals!) but the highs are so great (and give back when you’re lucky enough to have them!).
February 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Ended a rough week by giving a client “the call” and goodness I love this job. ❤️
The lows in publishing can be brutal (talk to your pals!) but the highs are so great (and give back when you’re lucky enough to have them!).
The lows in publishing can be brutal (talk to your pals!) but the highs are so great (and give back when you’re lucky enough to have them!).
“Same.” I say to the deflated Halloween pumpkin my neighbor still has on their doorstep in February.
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
“Same.” I say to the deflated Halloween pumpkin my neighbor still has on their doorstep in February.
Feels like every few months we lose another outlet covering books. It hurts authors, readers, publishers, journalists, everyone.
And as social media gets worse and worse to do any kind of promo on, I wonder what the industry plan is.
Ah, existential dread. Great.
And as social media gets worse and worse to do any kind of promo on, I wonder what the industry plan is.
Ah, existential dread. Great.
February 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Feels like every few months we lose another outlet covering books. It hurts authors, readers, publishers, journalists, everyone.
And as social media gets worse and worse to do any kind of promo on, I wonder what the industry plan is.
Ah, existential dread. Great.
And as social media gets worse and worse to do any kind of promo on, I wonder what the industry plan is.
Ah, existential dread. Great.
Oh hey and there’s a new @ashleyhblake.bsky.social novel out today! It’s a very happy day at Neighborhood. 💜 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744684... @beccapodos.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Oh hey and there’s a new @ashleyhblake.bsky.social novel out today! It’s a very happy day at Neighborhood. 💜 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744684... @beccapodos.bsky.social
Some really wonderful news today, especially for anyone who adores the Philly bookstore scene as much as I do.
Congrats to A Novel Idea’s @christinarosso.bsky.social! Her debut is heading to bookstores in 2027.
Congrats to A Novel Idea’s @christinarosso.bsky.social! Her debut is heading to bookstores in 2027.
February 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Some really wonderful news today, especially for anyone who adores the Philly bookstore scene as much as I do.
Congrats to A Novel Idea’s @christinarosso.bsky.social! Her debut is heading to bookstores in 2027.
Congrats to A Novel Idea’s @christinarosso.bsky.social! Her debut is heading to bookstores in 2027.
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Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is out today! Here are a few inspirations and influences, both real-world and in-universe, to give you some of its vibe.
Note that LRM stands alone as an underworld/ISB tale but players will love the audiobook by Jay Rincon (ND-5)/Eric Johnson (Jaylen)!
Note that LRM stands alone as an underworld/ISB tale but players will love the audiobook by Jay Rincon (ND-5)/Eric Johnson (Jaylen)!
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon is out today! Here are a few inspirations and influences, both real-world and in-universe, to give you some of its vibe.
Note that LRM stands alone as an underworld/ISB tale but players will love the audiobook by Jay Rincon (ND-5)/Eric Johnson (Jaylen)!
Note that LRM stands alone as an underworld/ISB tale but players will love the audiobook by Jay Rincon (ND-5)/Eric Johnson (Jaylen)!
🎉
I was not expecting Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon to get this, but apparently it's an Amazon Best Books of February pick!
February 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Today is the day! There’s a new @mikechenwriter.bsky.social Star Wars novel out and about!
Pick up Low Red Moon at your favorite bookstore, friends. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761127...
Pick up Low Red Moon at your favorite bookstore, friends. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761127...
February 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Today is the day! There’s a new @mikechenwriter.bsky.social Star Wars novel out and about!
Pick up Low Red Moon at your favorite bookstore, friends. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761127...
Pick up Low Red Moon at your favorite bookstore, friends. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761127...
Sending out emails about the Philly Bookstore Crawl already, so my annual reminder…
Want to sponsor? Be involved? We got 50 bookstores and get lots of media! Email me!
Are you an author, want to do an event? Nudge your favorite local indie. They plan their events. www.instagram.com/phillybookcr...
Want to sponsor? Be involved? We got 50 bookstores and get lots of media! Email me!
Are you an author, want to do an event? Nudge your favorite local indie. They plan their events. www.instagram.com/phillybookcr...
February 1, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Sending out emails about the Philly Bookstore Crawl already, so my annual reminder…
Want to sponsor? Be involved? We got 50 bookstores and get lots of media! Email me!
Are you an author, want to do an event? Nudge your favorite local indie. They plan their events. www.instagram.com/phillybookcr...
Want to sponsor? Be involved? We got 50 bookstores and get lots of media! Email me!
Are you an author, want to do an event? Nudge your favorite local indie. They plan their events. www.instagram.com/phillybookcr...
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There's 5 hours left to see if this one-hour AMA Zoom makes more money than Melania this weekend.
I am very happy to be supporting the Publishing For Minnesota fundraiser initiative. Wanna talk Star Wars, writing, writing ABOUT Star Wars, publishing as a biz, worldbuilding, or anything else for an hour? (Or just to see my dog) Bidding starts tomorrow:
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
1-hour AMA with NYT bestselling author
Auction item '1-hour AMA with NYT bestselling author' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:35 PM
There's 5 hours left to see if this one-hour AMA Zoom makes more money than Melania this weekend.
This is live, friends! You can also bid on a critique from me in here.
This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
This is live, friends! You can also bid on a critique from me in here.
Dan was an absolute Philadelphia treasure. ❤️
January 29, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Dan was an absolute Philadelphia treasure. ❤️
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Tons of industry pros (agents, editors, artists) are donating items, so spread the word to writers and illustrators who want professional help on their project. Opportunities like this come very rarely to get feedback from this caliber of professionals. Plus it supports worthy organizations.
Book people showing up. Love it. ❤️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Industry Insiders Raising Funds for Minnesotans in Need
Amid ICE’s violent crackdown, two publishing professionals have launched an online auction to benefit nonprofits providing aid to Minnesotans and immigrants. Around 500 items and services have been do...
www.publishersweekly.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Tons of industry pros (agents, editors, artists) are donating items, so spread the word to writers and illustrators who want professional help on their project. Opportunities like this come very rarely to get feedback from this caliber of professionals. Plus it supports worthy organizations.
Book people showing up. Love it. ❤️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Industry Insiders Raising Funds for Minnesotans in Need
Amid ICE’s violent crackdown, two publishing professionals have launched an online auction to benefit nonprofits providing aid to Minnesotans and immigrants. Around 500 items and services have been do...
www.publishersweekly.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Book people showing up. Love it. ❤️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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And if you need a brilliant reminder about the importance of taking care of yourself, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social's newsletter today is just that:
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
And if you need a brilliant reminder about the importance of taking care of yourself, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social's newsletter today is just that:
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/crying-on-....
I am Team Audiobook on the treadmill. I have cried or laughed myself nearly off a lot.
A little blip on self care and how / where I get so much reading done. open.substack.com/pub/ericsmit...
Crying on the Treadmill at the Gym
Or, A Treadmill Dashboard Confessional
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:57 PM
A little blip on self care and how / where I get so much reading done. open.substack.com/pub/ericsmit...
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Tomorrow is today! And if you hate dialing, 5calls.org lets you click to call your electeds. It even gives scripts (though I like the one below).
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Tomorrow is today! And if you hate dialing, 5calls.org lets you click to call your electeds. It even gives scripts (though I like the one below).
This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:39 AM
This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
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Spoke to Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books, just now. He’s grateful for all the book orders & knows the store’s site is struggling w/ the demand. Employees coming Monday to reboot the site & pack orders. There are so many that it may take a few extra days so please be patient & keep fighting. ✊🏽
January 26, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Spoke to Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books, just now. He’s grateful for all the book orders & knows the store’s site is struggling w/ the demand. Employees coming Monday to reboot the site & pack orders. There are so many that it may take a few extra days so please be patient & keep fighting. ✊🏽
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It appears that this legend owns a little bookstore — and you can order books from him instead of Bezos. Link in next post.
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
It appears that this legend owns a little bookstore — and you can order books from him instead of Bezos. Link in next post.
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"We are out there in every place they are, showing them that every person in this city is one of our own, that there is no such thing as other people’s children, that collectively we are not afraid of staring them in the eye," @erikhane.bsky.social writes from Minneapolis.
There is no such thing as other people’s children
It is intolerable
www.welcometohellworld.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM
"We are out there in every place they are, showing them that every person in this city is one of our own, that there is no such thing as other people’s children, that collectively we are not afraid of staring them in the eye," @erikhane.bsky.social writes from Minneapolis.
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They murdered a VA nurse.
The Strib has identified him. Alex Pretti. Another 37-year-old executed for standing up for our immigrant neighbors. For shame.
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
January 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM
They murdered a VA nurse.
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one thing i am going to do is every time i wanna post something that could get me in trouble i will post some mutual aid links instead so please know every time you see a link it is because i am keeping an inside thought inside www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
one thing i am going to do is every time i wanna post something that could get me in trouble i will post some mutual aid links instead so please know every time you see a link it is because i am keeping an inside thought inside www.standwithminnesota.com
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And by “lock the fuck in” I do not mean scroll on here and say how bad you feel.
We need your money.
We need your time.
We need your political pressure.
We need you to prepare for this happening to you.
We need your money.
We need your time.
We need your political pressure.
We need you to prepare for this happening to you.
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
And by “lock the fuck in” I do not mean scroll on here and say how bad you feel.
We need your money.
We need your time.
We need your political pressure.
We need you to prepare for this happening to you.
We need your money.
We need your time.
We need your political pressure.
We need you to prepare for this happening to you.