C.DeAndre' Smith
PenTheTalePublishing
For former L.A.Times journalist, C.DeAndre'Smith, a decade-long immersion into the world of adult retail resulted in a tantalizing tell-all filled with colorful characters and enlightening experiences dealing with the still taboo subject of sex. Smith definitively answers the question: "How could someone work in a place like that?"
No One is exempt from Smith’s razor-sharp observations, whether they’re white-collar professionals or blue-collar custodians. Some enter the store knowing precisely what they want, others just to see what the fuss is all about, but all of them end up chatting with the guy behind the counter. Along with the many laughs and lessons learned, Smith provides a kinky ride of sexual exploration and self-discovery!
“… the store is a place to vent, openly and freely. It is a place to bond. It is a place of revelation. It is an instrument of catharsis. It is the ultimate confessional.”- Kirkus Reviews
“It was so nice to read stories of real people. I found the author’s candid reactions and encounters to be fresh, funny and fully immersive. He has a great voice and I look forward to hearing more from him. A great book I would recommend.”- Lydia Timpson (Librarian)
Who I Am
A practicing skeptic who uses sarcasm to question and challenge societal norms that irresponsibly promote stereotypes, labels and judgments.
What I Do
1992-1996
L.A. Times and Orange County Register
Journalist
Fortunate to cover and write stories about such athletes as Oscar De La Hoya, Riddick Bowe, Warren Moon, David Fulcher, Darryl Strawberry, Eric Davis, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Baron Davis and the late Kobe Bryant.
2016-PRESENT
PenTheTalePub.
author
Writing is my passion but I never expected it to lead me into the genre of memoirs... and to pen a novel about sex, nonetheless; but that's the thing I've learned about inspiration: you don't find it, it finds you!
2020-PRESENT
ANCHOR
PODCASTER
Co-host of the podcast Taste of Forbidden Fruit: an open-forum discussion aimed to educate and entertain while bringing awareness to and promoting acceptance of individuals' sexual needs and desires.