IMPORTANT: Tonight is our Silent Book club for paid members.
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 administrator Frederick Smith to discuss his seven-novel journey, writing queer love stories set across California, and navigating a full-time university career alongside a prolific writing schedule.
We dive into the importance of own voices in the M/M romance space, paying homage to trailblazers like E. Lynn Harris, the three non-negotiable rules for an ethical second-chance romance, and why authors and readers alike must show up in spaces where Black and queer voices need greater visibility. Below, regular subscribers can check out the first few minutes of this episode for a quick preview, while our paid community members can unlock the full early-access discussion and breakdown below.
As we get closer to the September 5 and 6 weekend, I am making a structural update to the Birthday Book Bash. To ensure this is a completely zero-stress reading weekend for everyone, I am shifting the format away from a live broadcast.
Instead of asking you to tune in at specific times, everything will be available for you to access at your own pace. On Saturday morning, I will send an email directly to your inbox containing the official Stuff Your E-Reader drop with 30 free romance ebooks, links to watch three exclusive author interviews, and the official post to enter our massive gift card giveaways.
You do not need to change anything about your registration or update your RSVP. Just clear some space on your e-reader and look out for that email on Saturday morning.
The regular podcast and newsletter will always be free right here! But if you want to turn your reading life into an interactive community experience, come join us inside The We Read Smut Lounge.
For $15 a month, you get a free monthly e-book from an author (via BookFunnel), early access to podcast episode, two monthly live Silent Book Clubs to protect your reading time, and 24/7 access to our private Discord server to chat tropes, pop culture, and daily life.
Our Community Milestone Tracker:
[ ] 25 Members: Kickoff Gift Card Drawing
[ ] 50 Members: Permanent Monthly Bookshop.org Giveaway
[ ] 100 Members: 3-Book Bundles for 2 Winners
Help us cross the finish line to unlock the gift card drawing for the whole group.
👉 Upgrade your subscription, claim this month’s free book, and join the Lounge!
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