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Eric Smith

@ericsmithrocks

Founder + Literary Agent at Neighborbood Literary, Author, Dad. Latest novel, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU (@InkyardPress). Loves @BeautyBritches.

 Philadelphia, PA
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Joined August 2007
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Not really on here these days, but we do need a new pinned post... This month I launched Neighborhood Literary, an agency with an extra focus on taking care of local writer communities. 🏠 The door is open. 🫖 The kettle is on. ✨ Come on in. neighborhoodliterary.com
Neighborhood Literary

Neighborhood Literary

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🫖 BOOK 2 ANNOUNCEMENT 🫖 Thrilled to announce that I’m writing another YA book set in India with a bisexual protagonist—CHAI & CRUSHES, a chai café rivals-to-lovers romance being published with @avonbooks/@HarperCollins in fall ‘27 💛 Add it to Goodreads via the 🔗 in my bi0!
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If you didn't get a chance to see me on @FOX2News this weekend, where I discuss THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS and all things spooky season, my "Lit Happens with Syd" appearance is available online. fox2detroit.com/shows/lit-ha… #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #books #horror
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I am so excited to join Markelle Grabo and Don Martin for a good time at my favorite Chicago Public Library, Sulzer! If you wanted to come to ADAM, MINE's release event, but it was a little far from the city, this is a great opportunity to join in on the fun this October 24th!!
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WOWOW!!! ADAM MINE is now in a tie with ICARUS for the number of starred reviews! And what a wonderful thing to wake up to on the very first day of Spooky Month! Thank you so much for the lovely review, Shelf Awareness! shelf-awareness.com/sar3-iss…
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Oh, snap! Just in time for Halloween season! @womendotcom takes a look at "@goodreads' Top 15 Most Read Horror Books Of 2026 (So Far), Ranked By Reviews," and THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS is high on the list. Check out the full list here: women.com/2262272/goodreads-…
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Post Hack Lockout ADAM MINE Round Up News: This Frankenstein Love Letter of Mine got 4 trade review stars!! All but Kirkus who gave it an audiobook award instead (more on that below)
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Another thing! If you're on the East Coast, I'll be at The Baltimore Book Festival this weekend and in New York for the Brooklyn Book Festival next weekend!! As a Midwest author, I visit the east and west coast about once a year so if you wanted to meet me, now is your shot!
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★ K. Ancrum “breathes new life into the Frankenstein mythos” in her “cathartic, transformative” YA novel ADAM, MINE buff.ly/DDRzKKg
Adam, Mine by K Ancrum

Adam, Mine by K Ancrum

Ancrum (The Corruption of Hollis Brown) breathes new life into the Frankenstein mythos in this cathartic, transformative novel. ...

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From acclaimed author K. Ancrum, comes a queer romantic horror thriller and love letter to Frankenstein ☠️ #AdamMine is on shelves now, right on time for spooky season! Learn more: bit.ly/46sDAPy
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Hundreds rally to protest the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum ebx.sh/qF5hGZ
Hundreds rally to protest the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum

Hundreds rally to protest the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum

The crowd was decidedly intergenerational.

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oh hey that's mine!!!!! SUPER excited to see people excited for it!
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Another interesting upcoming release: A Jealous Tongue is a sapphic gothic thriller about a translator slowly losing her mind while trapped in a spooky house with an author and another translator.
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I'm not on here and no one will see that, but that book I've been yapping about for 4 years? I got my first official arc for ir
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Eric Smith retweeted
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WHYY News@WHYYNewsAug 20
Things to do this weekend: 📚 Philly Bookstore Crawl 🎨 Art Under the Stars 🗺️ National Treasurer Weekend For the full list ↓ bit.ly/4gojsmc
Things to do: A tribute to Queen, Art Under the Stars and the Summer Ale Festival

Things to do: A tribute to Queen, Art Under the Stars and the Summer Ale Festival

Aug. 20–23: The sidewalk becomes a canvas during the Delco Chalk Fest and women’s equality is celebrated in South Jersey.

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Philly Mag@phillymagAug 19
Whether you're going on this weekend's Philly Bookstore Crawl or just looking for your next read, here are some highlights from the local lit scene this season. phillymag.com/things-to-do/2…
10 Titles to Look for at Saturday’s Philly Bookstore Crawl

10 Titles to Look for at Saturday’s Philly Bookstore Crawl

Some highlights from the local lit scene this season.

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The Aug. 22 event will feature author signings, sales, giveaways and other activities at select bookstores across the region phillyvoice.com/philly-books…
Philly Bookstore Crawl returns this weekend with more than 50 participating locations

Philly Bookstore Crawl returns this weekend with more than 50 participating locations

The Aug. 22 event will feature author signings, sales, giveaways and other activities at select bookstores across the region

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The Aug. 22 event will feature author signings, sales, giveaways and other activities at select bookstores across the region phillyvoice.com/philly-books…
Philly Bookstore Crawl returns this weekend with more than 50 participating locations

Philly Bookstore Crawl returns this weekend with more than 50 participating locations

The Aug. 22 event will feature author signings, sales, giveaways and other activities at select bookstores across the region

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Philly Mag@phillymagAug 18
This week in Philly: the Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl, National Treasure Weekend, a musician who serenades zoo animals, and more. phillymag.com/things-to-do/w…
The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Weekend

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Weekend

This week in Philly: the Sixers season begins, The Great Gatsby on stage, a meaty Rocky celebration, lots of spooky stuff, and much more.

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Philly Mag@phillymagAug 14
Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.  phillymag.com/news/2026/08/1…
Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.

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I don't even have words. Thank you so so much!! This is such an incredible honor, truly I am so grateful to have landed on your radar @mythsoc
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amber rollo (@ambercrollo) profile pictureamber rollo@ambercrollo4 Apr 2025
i wrote about what i think happens when you die
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