Frederick Smith, Ed.D.
LightNews LightNews
banner
fsmith827.bsky.social
Frederick Smith, Ed.D.
@fsmith827.bsky.social
5.2K followers 820 following 1.7K posts
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
Posts Replies Media Videos
fsmith827.bsky.social
You're welcome!
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 AM
fsmith827.bsky.social
The weekly release gave people time to digest the content thoughtfully. It built anticipation (and conversation) waiting for the next episode. It made us sit down at the same time to take it in.

I’d applaud if more tv (even books/authors) gave us that pause between content. (2/2)

#HeatedRivalry
January 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
Definitely! And it gives hope for what real life could be... or what people can aspire to have and be!
January 21, 2026 at 10:14 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
I love this topic. Someone should produce a romance podcast episode about this! If any romance podcast producers are reading this, let's connect! 🙂

The fun part about writing romance is the fantasy element and the hopefulness that real life can mirror the imaginary worlds and romances we write.
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
Great question. I think I can be idealistic when it comes to my personal life because of writing romance. I've learned I have to separate that idealism from the reality that people present to me in social/romantic settings. I'm going to think on this more.
January 21, 2026 at 7:06 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
A friend asked me to share Queer Romance Book Fests or Queer Book Fests for people who may want to attend events about LGBTQIA+ stories. If you know others, please add.

Rainbow Book Fair. May 2026. New York City. (@rainbowbookfair.bsky.social)

rainbowbookfair.com

#QueerBookSky #LGBTQBookSky
Rainbow Book Fair
The World's Largest LGBTQ+ Book Fair
rainbowbookfair.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
A friend asked me to share Queer Romance Book Fests or Queer Book Fests for people who may want to attend events about LGBTQIA+ stories. If you know others, add.

Golden Crown Literary Society. August 2026. Orlando.(@goldencrownls.bsky.social)

www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-annual-...
2026 Annual Conference | GCLS
www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
A friend asked me to share Queer Romance Book Fests or Queer Book Fests, for people who may want to attend events about LGBTQIA+ stories. I'll list some I know. If you know others, please add.

Pride & Prose. October 2026. Atlanta.

www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-and-...

#LGBTQBookSky #Romancelandia
Pride and Prose Lit Fest-- Atlanta
We are a book festival celebrating LGBTQ+ authors and literature. The Atlanta event will be October 17, 2026 at Virginia Highland Church.
www.eventbrite.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
A friend asked me to share Queer Romance Book Fests or Queer Book Fests, for people who may want to attend events catered to LGBTQIA+ stories. I'll list some I know. If you know others, please add.

Saints & Sinners. March 2026. New Orleans
www.sasfest.org

#QueerBookSky #LGBTQBookSky #Romancelandia
Saints and Sinners Literary Festival – 2026 SASFest
www.sasfest.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
A friend asked me to share Queer Romance Book Fests or Queer Book Fests, for people who may want to attend events catered to LGBTQIA+ stories. I'll list a few I know. If you know others, please add.

Queers & Quills. 2027, Date TBD. Portland, Oregon.

www.queersandquills.com

#LGBTQBookSky #BookSky
HOME | Queers and Quills
Join Queers & Quills, a vibrant queer romance convention uniting LGBTQIA+ authors, readers, and vendors. Celebrate diverse stories, community, and connection.
www.queersandquills.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM
fsmith827.bsky.social
A friend asked me to share Queer Romance Book Fests or Queer Book Fests, for people who may want to attend events catered to LGBTQIA+ stories. I'll list a few I know. If you know others, please add.

Lavender Con. July 2026. Washington DC.
Presented by Little District Books.
lavendercon.com
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.
lavendercon.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 PM