Hi All! It's been a minute since I posted on this blog. And no wonder. Life is doing a number on so many of us and still we persist. I've been trying to stay focused on what matters - friends, self, my passion projects, community, my health - but it...

Recently I had the opportunity to read the latest short story from author La Toya Hankins. Early Voter Gets the Groom. In a short space Hankins captures civic responsibility, scorching attraction, cute banter, and queerness seamlessly. A perfect com...

As of today I’m on Youtube! I’ve had the account for sometime now and while I’ve posted a few old interviews on it, I never really knew what to post. I also never really felt all that comfortable making videos. It feels like such a young person’s ga...

Sometimes it is hard coming up with posts and what to say. I have ideas, sure, but I never know if they are truly interesting or if they are what you all want to know about. So, today, I'm asking you. What things do you all want to see in my newsle...

Read, Read, Re-read There aren't too many books I've read more than once. But the ones I do return to have a certain oompf! There are certain things that really get me excited for a book, even on re-read.  Short stories are 100% my jam. I'll go...

Audiobooks, podcasts, and non-music audio media are hard for me to fully absorb, but since it is #AudiobookAppreciationMonth I'm going full in. I've already DNF'd two, but I think the third attempt is the charm. Georgia Beers' Starting From Scratch ...

As a writer it is very important that we take care of our hands, voices, mind, and overall body. We sit for hours sometimes hammering out the details of complex plots, character backgrounds, and so much more. We can get so wrapped up creating and wo...

I'm not a big tv, movie person. Usually because representation is light or problematic or the lighting is horrible. But I go in for Black queer media. The Color Purple, Drag Race,Pariah (made me cry until I ached) Moonlight, Friends & Lovers Sho...

It's my birthday! Well, on Tuesday 5/27! I decided to 🥳by running a book sale! Sheila on the Mend will be $.99 for the next week. If you like: Family Secrets Femme/Stud Age Gap Ex Drama You'll love Sheila on the Mend!! 🌈📚 itchio🔗: krystal-a-smith.it...

One Page, One Love A Flash Fiction Romance Anthology is full of entertaining stories. I appreciated the mix of varying points of view, storylines, and characters. Each piece held a unique aspect of love and/or romance which is always nice! A couple...

Before today I was unaware that May 4th was National Black Authors Day. In 2023 CaTyra Polland, an author herself, took note of the massive gap in recognition for Black authors and decided to do something about it. I love that she created National...

Ice cream solves everything! Have you ever heard anything truer? It just so happens that I have a story about ice cream. Well, it's about two women...and a misunderstanding...and wanting your wife to tell you why she's mad. It's also about sex and c...

Did you know April is National Poetry Month?I love poetry. As a matter of fact my first paid publications were for poetry. I love the wordplay, imagery, lyricism, and power it has to move readers and make people think. There is an artistry and intell...

Even though I’ve been writing everyday (coming up on day 300 soon - yay!) there are moments when I’m not at my desking putting words down. I’m a crafty girl through and through. I like making things in general and if it’s something I can make for som...

The New Year is here, everybody! What are your plans and goals?I for one have a lot I want to accomplish. There are stories to be written, collaborations to be worked, and so much more.This year I'll be sharing even more story snippets, exerpts, and ...