Episodes
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Well, season 5 is a wrap! And we ended it and pride month with a bang and author Karmen Lee, as we talked about her sapphic bowling romance and trad pub debut The 7-10 Split.
In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati do a Bridgerton, Season 3 recap.
And in Reading Romance, Tati talks all things writer/reader etiquette as well as a few PRIDe/Summer recommendations.
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NOTE: THis podcast is LONG, ok? LOL
Happy Pride, babies! We kick off the month with an interview with author Frederick Smith. We talk about his new romance, One and Done, set in the world of higher education featuring Black romance.
In Heart Topics (our new name for our segement), we talk about a lot of reality TV stuff including, Pastor Jamal Bryant getting married, Eboni K. Williams pregnancy, Vivica Fox dating at 60 and much more.
In Watching Romance, we catch up on our watch of Bridgerton season 3, part 1 in anticipation of part 2 coming June 13. We also talk about Bad Boyz 4 (which we def wanna see).
In Reading Romance, Tati gives some recommendations for the summer and Pride, including:
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
I Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage
The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee
A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C Higgins.
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We are back from a long break and for good reason! Tati (aka TM Richardson) is here to talk about the audio release of The Oath, her first indie offering which is a WhyChoose romance. Narrated by the great Lacy Laurel
In Watching Romance, we get excited about Bridgerton and Interview with the Vampire.
In Reading Romance, Tati gives a rundown of the late spring releases from Afterglow romance and new releases from AH Cunningham, Synithia Williams, Taj McCoy, and Talia Hibbert.
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Coming back a year older (45), Yaki and Tati shoot the breeze and talk "heart topics" aka "hot topics". From the Catfish bae on TikTok to the Essence Men of the Moment, Yakini and Tati catch up and fill you in on what's hot in the pop culture romance streets. In Watching Romance, we talk Bridgerton and Hallmark's lack of diversity in the cozy mystery market. In Reading Romance, Tati takes us down a strange path in BMWW (black men/white women) romances... and how reading inform our political views (and fetishes).
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This episode is in conjunction with the Lit Ladies Lounge podcast, ft. author Olivia Linden. We talk to Olivia about her self-publishing career which spans nearly a decade and how a 7 year break rejuvinated her love of romance. You can check out more about Olivia and where to get her books on her website: www.QueenofVibez.com
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Hey ya'll! Tati and Yaki are taking a much needed break this week. In the meantime, we have an amazing interview with author Briyanna Michelle. This Philly native is a debut author who is straddling genres to give us unique romance.
About Briyanna: Briyanna Michelle is a 20-something philly native whose love for books started as a young girl looking to escape her reality. She loves to write contemporary romance stories with characters who experiences are relatable, funny, and a little bit of broken. She loves to laugh until she can barely breathe, staying up until 3am reading books, and simply enjoying life. When she isn't writing compelling stories she can be caught being a boss babe.
Visit her website: www.BriyannaMichelle.com
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Welcome back! This week, we have an interviee with author Eden Appiah-Kubi. We talk her love of Jane Austen,retellings, and the asexual representation in her latest book Her Own Happiness. We also dive deep into her journey to get her first book, The Bennet Women published.
To find out more about Eden, visit her website: www.edenawrites.com
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This week, we interview author Christa Tomlinson, who took her love of WWE and fan fiction, and crafting smart, interesting, paranormal mlm romance. We talk being a woman writing male perspectives, her love of romance, and what writing means to her.
Learn more about Christa HERE
In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati talk two movies they watched: Mea Culpa (Netflix) and Single Black Female 2(Lifetime).
In Reading Romance, Tati is still reading her Beverly Jenkins historicals, showing love for Indigo.
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This week, we talk to debut author Tanvier Peart (@TanvierWrites) about her novel The Seven Month Itch and how she went from policy maker to romance novelist.
In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about to Reesa Tessa fiasco on TikTok, Porsha's husband's citizenship, and more reality gossip.
In Reading Romance, Tati talks A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams.
And in Watching Romance, Tati and Yaki are hype for Bridgerton Season 3 (which is a turn of events LOL)
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Yaki and Tati are just giving you tips about what activities you can do in your city (like ATL or NY). Also, Tati raves about Magic City Lemon Pepper wings (LOL)
In Reading Romance, Tati gives some VDay novella recommendations. In Watching Romance, we talk about the upcoming Bridgerton season 3 and more.
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We are back for the new year and interviewing Rita Gordon, an indie author who has had great success with her novel. 30 Days in Belfast. We talk about her writing process, her success as an indie author, and how she found her voice. Learn more about RIta and links to all her socials at www.RitaaGordon.com
About Rita:
Rita Gordon is a California native living in the Bay Area and a San Francisco State University graduate. As an emerging voice in the contemporary romance genre, Rita brings a fresh perspective to storytelling. Inspired by the power of love and the beauty of cultural exploration, her writing captures the essence of human emotions, leaving readers spellbound with each page turn. In addition to writing, Rita is an avid reader and has amassed an extensive collection of books that fill the rooms of her house. When not reading and writing, she travels, draws flower designs for her coloring books, or volunteers in her community.
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Hey ya'll!! Just an informal vlog with Yaki and Tati about a few things, including The Gilded Age, Season 2. Also, this is a Jamie Callica stan account.
We also mention the awesome holiday novellas by Danielle Allen, including one for MLK called The Dream.
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Seasons Greetings! It's our last podcast of the season and we talk with author DL White.
We are going to talk her "author" origin story, her current release, and her process to crafting authentic Black romance.
About DL: An military brat, DL has been writing since 2011, publishing her first book in 2015. Currently living in metro Atlanta, this brunch, coffee, and book lover is a multifaceted, multi-genre author with over ten books, novellas and audiobooks to her name.Visit her website: https://www.booksbydlwhite.com/
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This week, we talk wine and words with the one and only, Renaissance woman @nikki.blaire . We talk about her journey from lawyer working for the government to writing hot, steamy romance (and cooling it all down with a glass of wine!)
A little about nikki: nikki blaire, stylized in lowercase as a tribute to the late bell hooks, unapologetically shares love through words, music, Black art & culture. With a flair for all things lovely and intimate, she writes Black romance novels, hosts a radio show titled “QUEENSPACE👑,” which airs on Fridays from 4-7PM on TXTH Radio, & is a wine consultant. nikki blaire is based in Atlanta, Georgia, but is originally from Florida, and spent over a decade working in politics in the Washington, D.C. area before following her heart to become a full-time writer.Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media
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TW: We discuss assault and abuse.
In this season of Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the folks that read books. One of which is book influencer and BookToker Shincy Shegu. Shincy is a med student, newlywed, and book lover who is living in London. In her own words, "I spend my days balancing the responsibilities of medical school and my ever growing TBR shelf. I grew up on a steady diet of Bollywood and Xena Warrior Princess so it comes as no surprise that my favorite genres are fantasy and romance. While I've lived in many cities across the world I have the heart of a Philly girl through and through. I am currently roaming along the English countryside living out all my bookish dreams."
We talk romance, diversity, and the top books to read before the end of the year.
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We interview author Jessica Terry, creator of nearly 25 indie books and several series about her upcoming release The Stubborn Kind. We also talk about her writing process, what inspired her to write romance and her job as a ghostwriter for some very popular folks.
About Jessica:
To Jessica, putting out a new book is twice as exciting as someone saying they brought her food. Writing was her first love (cliché alert) and she loves it as much now as she did when she was a child spending hours and hours holed up in her room creating. This Georgia peach has many interests, having majored in Sport Management at Georgia Southern and gotten certified in Neuromuscular Therapy from Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health, but writing is always in the top spot. In addition to her novels, Jessica is also a copywriter and a ghostwriter and is working towards her degree in Communications. Jessica still lives in Georgia.
For more on Jessica, visit her website: JessicaTerry.com
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This epsiode features returning guest Monique Fisher, who is a force in Indie Publishing. We talk her latest release, Hot For Teacher, the intro to her new rom-com universe.
Yakini and I also talk about Halloween Novellas, the drama that is BlueFace, and new TV recommendations.
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BONUS EPISODE: What does it mean to be a brown, hijabi, Muslim-American writer of romance telling authentic stories? We talk this week with fellow 2023 debut author and friend of the podcast, author Noreen Mughees. On the heels of her debut novel, The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed. We talk inspiration, arranged marriages, love, and the publishing industry as a brown and Muslim writer.
For more on Noreen, visit her website.
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Friday the 13th may be spooky but today we are having a conversation with author and Harlequin legend @yahrahstjohn We talk about her storied career, her newest Desire release (Her One Night Consequnece) and her upcoming Afterglow debut. For more on Yahrah and her books visit. www.YahrahSt.John.com
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Author Kelly Cain @kellycainauthor will be joining us on the podcast this week to talk about her #ownVoices romance books, which were inspired by her adoption and family experiences.. We talk about her first series, what she's learned in the years since her debut, and what this series has meant for adoptees as well.
In Hot Topics in Romance, Yaki and I talk about the Teyana/Iman break up, Keke still with her baby daddy, and rumors about Remy Ma and Papoose. We even touch on folks losing their minds about Traylor (T. Swift and Travis Kelce)
In Reading Romance, Tati talks about her obsession with token/coin reading apps like Galatea and Yonder, Celestine Martin's Kiss and Spell, and Make them Confess by Sherelle Green.
In Watching Romance, we talk Megan Goode's upcoming Lifetime movie, Taye Diggs taking a biopic turn, and the interactive Choose Love movie in Netflix.
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