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Rasheed Newson
Rasheed Newson grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is the eldest of three children. He is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he wrote movie reviews for the school newspaper, The Hoya. During his time in Washington, D.C., Rasheed also worked in the communication department for the Coalition for Juvenile Justice.
For five years, he volunteered as a tutor/caretaker at Grandma’s House, a group home for foster care children who were HIV+ or living with AIDS.
In 2002, Rasheed moved to Los Angeles and joined the entertainment industry. He worked as a production assistant; an executive assistant; an assistant to a showrunner; and the second assistant to a network president. He has an ID badge from every studio lot.
Rasheed’s writing career began when he partnered up with T.J. Brady, and together they were hired as staff writers on the Fox drama "Lie to Me." As a writing team, Rasheed and T.J. have worked on "Bel-Air," "The Chi," and "Narcos," among other drama series. Rasheed and T.J. are currently executive producers and showrunners of "Bel-Air."
Rasheed lives with his husband and their two children in Pasadena, California.
Genres: Historical, Literary Fiction
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Rasheed Newson recommends
We Are Gathered Here Today (2026)
Bobby Finger
"Weddings can make us laugh, cry, and examine our own relationships - and so does We Are Gathered Here Today, a funny, heartfelt, and visceral novel about reconnection and true love. From the Texas heat to the self-doubts that haunt everyone in attendance, Bobby Finger's prose captures all the delicious and devilish nuances at play. As the blessed wedding day approaches, the tension builds and then explodes with exquisite satisfaction. No one writes about friendship between queer people with more depth, insight, and biting humor than Bobby Finger. I devoured this book."
Exquisite Things (2025)
Abdi Nazemian
"From the libertine days of Oscar Wilde to the stifling nightmare of Margaret Thatcher, Exquisite Things shines as an epic gay romance that spans more than a century and that brings into sharp focus the shifting ground on which queer people stand from era to era. Abdi Nazemian's enchanting prose and adept research intertwine to deliver a riveting love story made all the more electric by its inclusion of cultural and political currents. What a clever way to unearth and share queer history! This seductive novel will educate you as it woos you."
Something Close to Nothing (2024)
Tom Pyun
"This is a mesmerizing debut novel. Something Close to Nothing is a candid, funny, and shocking dissection of the relationship between one of those gay couples who look perfect in their social media posts. Tom Pyun is writing about contemporary queer life with an honesty and depth that is astounding and welcomed. He has a talent for hitting us with gut punches that turn into belly laughs."
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