Fred Smith, Soap Creator? I Like... I Might. Hmmm.

So it's not very often that one finds their name in the same company as prolific authors such as Kimberla Lawson Roby or Jackie Collins.

But according to Daytime Confidential, their books along with mine are the 10 Steamy Books That Would Make Excellent Soap Operas. I'm number 8 on the list written by DC Editorial Director Jamey Giddens.

It's a great list, complete with wishful casting -- calling Darryl Stephens and E.J. Bonilla -- I'm ready if you guys are! :-)
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New Book. Play It Forward.

Bold Strokes Books is pleased to announce the acquisition of Frederick Smith’s new novel, Play It Forward, scheduled for release in 2014 from Bold Strokes Liberty Editions.

Dirty little secrets can lead to public scandals and unexpected love affairs…

More info to come. We're thinking it'll be a Fall 2014 release date. Thank you for your past support and future support! :-)

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Iyanla Vanzant

Met Iyanla Vanzant (of OWN's Iyanla, Fix My Life) yesterday, 11/16/13, at the Cal State L.A. Womyn of Color Conference.  Here's a pic.

Ade: A Love Story

Currently reading this: Ade: A Love Story by Rebecca Walker. Page one and I was in love! Great writing and great love story.
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