“TWEAKERWORLD” by Jason Yamas is so potent and intoxicating that I am ecstatic and grateful that he enjoyed my stiff cocktail of a novel. Bottoms up, everyone.
#BookSky "There's Only One Sin in Hollywood" comes out June 2nd. #preorder your copy today - tr.ee/x14FSz
I blushed at this praise from Laura Warrell, who captivated me with her sensual & insightful novel “Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm.” She knows erotic when she sees it.
Laura will be in conversation with me at Octavia’s Bookshelf on 6/1 at 6pm - RSVP today - tr.ee/HOBOm9
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Byron Lane was a personal assistant to Carrie Fisher and the author of “A Star is Bored” & “Big Gay Wedding.” If he had told me that I’d missed the mark when it came to depicting Hollywood, I’d have scrapped the book & returned my advance. Or something less dramatic, but you get the gist. #BookSky
This is high praise from Kyle Dillon Hertz, author of “The Lookback Window,” a stellar novel that I consider a modern classic. In short, you should trust his judgement.
“There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood” comes out June 2. Preorder your copy today - us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
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To capture the 1950s and 1960s stars that appear in my new novel, “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood,” my crafty husband created a version of GUESS WHO? featuring their faces.
Who wants to play?
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#BookSky Thrilled to be in such great 🏳️🌈 company in Publishers Weekly - www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
#BookSky Coming Attractions: "There's Only One Sin in Hollywood" the novel - out June 2, 2026
Photo of author Rasheed Newson smiling and speaking into a microphone at The American Library in Paris.
Two photos of author Rasheed Newson presenting his topic: "From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris" at The American Library in Paris.
Four photos of author Rasheed Newson's time in Paris: having coffee at a cafe, a Negroni at a Paris restaurant, the cobblestone streets, and some Parisian pastries.
Photos that author Rasheed Newson took of authors Alison Bechdel and Liz Gilbert during their events at the American Library in Paris.
Visiting Fellow Rasheed Newson has spent the month enjoying the American Library's author programs, diving into the library's stacks for primary resources, and checking out sites that might play into his developing novel. @rasheed.bsky.social
Learn more: degrootfoundation.org/rasheed-news...
Thrilled that I got a chance to talk about “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood” during my debut on French TV - youtu.be/0ly6gxDqU1Q?...
#blackhollywood #queerbooks #bookthreads
Pre-order your copy of the "There's Only One Sin in Hollywood" #Audiobook today - us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
I am ecstatic and grateful that the incredibly talented Jelani Alladin is narrating my newest novel “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood.” He is going to inhabit those characters and bring new dimensions to the story. #Audiobook #JelaniAlladin
playbill.com/article/jela...
For Oscar Sunday, here's a bit of Oscar history from 1968...
#TheAcademyAwards #HollywoodHistory #BlackHollywood #TheOscars
This book is FANTASTIC! PREORDER IT!
Pre-order your signed copy of "There's Only One Sin in Hollywood" by Rasheed Newson today from Octavia's Bookshelf.
Hello #BookSky - I am thrilled to announce a national pre-order campaign for “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood." Place your pre-order through Octavia's Bookshelf and you’ll receive a signed copy of the novel upon its release on June 2 - www.octaviasbookshelf.com/store/p/pre-...
Graphic for Visiting Fellow at the American Library in Paris Rasheed Newson's upcoming event. White text on top of a mauve background reads "From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris" in larger font and "An interactive lecture on art, exile, and queer Black life in the City of Lights with Visiting Fellow Rasheed Newson, author of the national bestseller My Government Means to Kill Me. Tues. Feb 3. 19 h 30 - 20 h 30. In-Person + Zoom" in smaller font. Rasheed Newson's headshot, which shows a bald man in a blue button up and navy coat smiling with the Hollywood sign in the background, is on the left. Next to him is the cover of his book, MY GOVERNMENT MEANS TO KILL ME.
Join Visiting Fellow @rasheed.bsky.social online and at the American Library in Paris on March 24th for his event "From Baldwin to Today: Queer Black Expats in Paris"
Tuesday, March 24th, 19h30-20h30 or 2:30-3:30 PM EDT.
Learn more + access the Zoom link: degrootfoundation.org/rasheed-news...
Black stars don’t get to be apolitical.
#BlackHollywood #BlackHistory #NatKingCole
Hey #BookSky - Want to read my new novel, "There's Only One Sin in Hollywood" early? Goodreads is running a giveaway from now until March 5th:
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Today would have been Sidney Poitier’s 99th birthday. He’s revered as an icon—in large part because he crafted his own public image like any great star does.
It comes on on June 2, 2026, and whatever bookseller you preorder it from will deliver it then
My deepest thanks to the staff of @penamerica.bsky.social for including “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood” on its Most Anticipated Books of 2026 roster. And a special shot of gratitude to whoever put my novel on the same row as Liza Minnelli’s memoir! My gay heart is overjoyed
Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone turns to you for an answer, and you realize you haven't heard a word of the last ten minutes?
Watch me and @rasheed.bsky.social talk about the MC in Altered Bodies
There is no "normal" to go back to.
Only what we do next.
Coming out this 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Pride Month! (June 2)
This is going to be so much fun and very insightful! Come out and join us — and go for dinner and drinks afterwards in the neighborhood!
Consider pre-ordering books while you shop this holiday season.
#Books #Readers #Authors #Bookstores
I also need to practice being less productive without feeling like less of a person.
I am actively attempting to do less.
Today is your last chance to see “Tight & Nerdy” at the Heartland International Film Festival!
1pm at Living Room Theaters in Indianapolis.
Get your tickets: tickets.heartlandfilm.org/schedule/68b...
The civil rights movement wasn’t just protests, it was a collective who was committed to living to see Black liberation in every way, not just on the day it’s time to march.
An illustration of Miss Major surrounded by candles with blue background and a famous quote of hers written in gold. The quote reads“I don’t need their permission to exist; I exist in spite of them. I want you to train and teach and love on and create families within my community and gender non-conforming people, so that we can understand that we have a culture, we have a history, we have a reason to be here. We have a purpose. We’re entitled to be loved, and seek happiness, and share that with the people that we care about.” -Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.
"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social
