I have a few more summer 2026 book events - Chicago, San Francisco, Milwaukee - for Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance novel, published on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social 💜🌈📚 bit.ly/FrederickSmithBookEvents #Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky

“Holy shit, shit…shit!” Hannah muttered pacing back and forth across the cabin suite like a relentless pendulum. @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social  @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social  #cozymystery #vacation #cruise #40years https://thelesbianreview.com/murder-mayheim-black-logan/

“Annabelle sucked in a scream. In the morning light, the container looked like a full-on horror movie set.” @meredithdoench.bsky.social  @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social  @flyingfingers.bsky.social  #psychologicalthriller #highlyrecommended https://thelesbianreview.com/whereabouts-unknown-doench/

NEVER DATE A CELEBRITY, a new sapphic romance by Claire Forsythe, now everywhere in audiobook!

RBmedia | Never Date a Celebrity

Listen to the audiobook Never Date a Celebrity, written by Claire Forsythe, narrated by Faith Clark.

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THE REWIND EFFECT, a new sapphic romance by @morganleemiller.bsky.social now available in audiobook everywhere!

RBmedia | The Rewind Effect

Listen to the audiobook The Rewind Effect, written by Morgan Lee Miller, narrated by Quinn Riley.

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A WORLD ENOUGH, a new sapphic romantasy by Jenny Frame, now available everywhere!

RBmedia | A World Enough

Listen to the audiobook A World Enough, written by Jenny Frame, narrated by Aoife McMahon.

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And if you're an audiobook fan, FOUR of our August releases are already out in audio! Lori Prince narrates BACK TO SQUARE ONE by @georgiabeers.bsky.social

Back to Square One

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. It's never too late for second chances, even when you're Back to Square One. Rowan Thomas wakes up after an accident with no memory of the last few years—in...

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Now everywhere in ebook and paperback, eight new LGBTQ+ releases for your reading pleasure! Romance, romantasy, crime caper, psychological thriller, Christmas in August! www.boldstrokesbooks.com

Coming soon Another 🤩 amazing medical romance by Radclyffe @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social #secondchance #romance #sapphic Thanks so much for the #arc - You can feel the longing and desire spanning those six years in the lines of the story. #review www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Daily(ish) #SmallPress #books: Roux for Two by @aurora-rey.bsky.social, @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social & The Trans Space Octopus Congregation by @bogiperson.bsky.social, @lethepress.bsky.social. See alt-text. #DSPBposts #bookish 💙📚 #BookSky #bookstodon #booktok #booksta #bookstagram #booklovers

The new book by @alivali.bsky.social Journey to Amazonia is out on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social and everywhere else July 14th #review #arc #JourneytoAmazonia #NetGalley #butch #femme #amazons ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

She grinned wickedly. “I think it’s fairly obvious what I’m trying to do to you.” #secondchance #homecoming #loveafterloss #bookreview #sapphicfiction @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social    https://f.mtr.cool/sqruqtvfnj

#BookReview 4.5 out of 5! Author David S. Pederson British mystery set in 1951 with catty, #wittybanter! Thank you, @netgalley.bsky.social and @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social ! #countryestate #Britishhumor #whodunit #LGBTQ #bookblogger #ADeathAfterDinner www.shutupandbookup.com/2026/07/a-de...

A Death After Dinner Author David S. Pederson

A Death After Dinner David S. Pederson LGBTQ 1951 Murder Mystery Historical Witty Catty Banter Twists HEA Whodunit Country Estate

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Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance novel, published on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social, is available wherever you order, buy, or borrow books. 💜🌈📚 bookshop.org/p/books/love... #romancelandia #mmromance #booksky #blackbooksky

Love Is a Contact Sport

After a rough breakup, gay romance author Renny Ross heads to the Bay Area for a fresh start. His new gig writing the anniversary story for a local university is supposed to be a fresh chapter (thanks...

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New Review: Talon and the Songbird by Julia Underwood is a post apocalyptic, age gap romance between a feared leader and a young woman who won’t be pushed around. @jewelhea.bsky.social  @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/zmdcnwjvwj

I had fun talking with Alex.da.bibliophile about Love Is A Contact Sport, my new novel on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social, which is a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance. Great conversation! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_9U... #Romancelandia #MMRomance #BookSky #BlackBookSky

Frederick Smith Interview| Black BookTube Is Reading

YouTube video by Alex.da.bibliophile

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Review and ebook giveaway of "A Death After Dinner" by David S Pederson kingsriverlife.com/07/18/a-deat... @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social @queercrimefic.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky #giveaway 💙📚

Bold Strokes Books is pleased to announce the acquisition of CURVEBALL, a new sapphic romance by Cassandra Bell. Preorder it now! www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/curveb...

San Antonio! I'll be at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social on Tuesday, 7/7/26, 6 pm. 5154 Broadway I'll be discussing Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance novel, on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social nowherebookshop.com/event/2026-0... #BookSky #Romancelandia

Frederick Smith Author of Love Is A Contact Sport

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IT'S TODAY! Today, all our January releases are available everywhere you shop for books!

Do you like to read on paper instead of on screens? This sale is for you! 📖📚 www.boldstrokesbooks.com/offers/4097-...

We are so thankful for our readers, who support our authors and our stories and our independent queer press all year long. This weekend, 15% all titles--ebook and paperback!!--in the webstore. www.boldstrokesbooks.com (Please remember, paperbacks can only be shipped to the US and Canada.)

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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Nice to see my June 2026 novel for pre-order at Marcus Books, one of the oldest Black-owned bookstores. Love Is A Contact Sport A Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social out 6/16/26 www.marcusbooks.com/book/9781636... #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

I’m looking forward to being at Black Romance Book Fest in May 2026! There, I’ll have early copies of my forthcoming novel… Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance novel out 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social ✍🏾📚💕🌈 #BRBF2026 #BRBF #Romancelandia

New Release: Talon and the Songbird by Julia Underwood Forged by war, divided by duty, bound by desire. @jewelhea.bsky.social @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social #NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance buff.ly/jgC6ctK

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

NEW REVIEW: Thankful for You by Tagan Shepard is a #smalltown #romance between a dedicated third grade teacher and the hot new art teacher. @taganshepard.bsky.social @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social

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While you’re at it with second chances... Save the date for my next novel, Love Is A Contact Sport. A Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance. Out June 2026 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social ✍🏾📚💕🌈 #Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #RomanceBookSky

💜📚 Cover Reveal 📚💜 Love Is A Contact Sport by Frederick Smith A Black, Queer, 2nd Chance, College Reunion, MM Romance novel. June 2026 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social (6/16/26 pub date). Cover design by Ray Jean-Gilles. 💜💜💜💜💜 #Romancelandia #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBookSky #BookSky #RomanceBookSky