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Monday, July 21, 2025

‘Washington Black’ EP on Telling a Coming-of-Age Story About Identity With Debut Book ‘Beyond the Paddock’ by Anaja Smith

Kimberly Ann Harrison’s novel follows the lives of two teenagers from the foster care system who navigate the newness and challenges of horseback riding.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:55PM
Monday, July 7, 2025

‘Girls Gone Bible’ Podcast Hosts on Their Journey to Becoming Authors: “It’s a Season of Transformation” by Anaja Smith

Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma on how navigating their wilderness season, including battles with anxiety and self-esteem, led to the creation of their 31-day devotional ‘Out of the Wild…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:02PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025

Alex Aster Went Viral on BookTok With a Fantasy Novel. Now She’s Venturing Into Romance: “It’s a Very Hopeful Genre” by Anaja Smith

The #BookTok star speaks on building community through social media, potential ‘Summer in the City’ castings and the relatability of romance novels.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

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