Romance in Colour

This week we talk to a return guest, author Rita Gordon about her newest book, Troy- a bodyguard romance. What's Troy about:To get to her, you have to get through him.Dr. Kennedy Green has always been focused on her work, pushing the boundaries of biophysics to create groundbreaking technology that could change the world. But as word of her recent breakthrough leaks, dangerous figures emerge, eager to claim her knowledge for their own. Immobilized by a freak accident, Kennedy has no choice but to accept the protection of Troy—a hardened bodyguard known for his stellar reputation, sharp aim, and strict rules against becoming involved with clients. Forced to stay at Troy's secluded mountain house, Kennedy races to complete her research under his watchful eye. With a looming deadline and her work still incomplete, Troy proposes a strict care regimen to accelerate healing. However, this comes with conditions that lead to unexpected consequences for both as they walk the razor-thin line between professionalism and passion. Meanwhile, as her enemies close in, Troy must decide: can he keep his promise without compromising her safety, or will they risk everything for a chance at love?“Troy” is a standalone, bodyguard, contemporary romance.Themes:

TW: Brief mention of DV in this week's Heart TopicsThis week, we have an interview with up and coming audiobook narrator and voice actor, Lawrence Baldwin. We talk the landscape of narration, how he got into the romance genre, and how he approaches a project. LB the Voice aka Lawrence Baldwin is a narrator of romance, thriller/suspense and fantasy. He enjoys books that call him out of his comfort zone. His dream is to be a voice actor of games and animated films and shows. He has narrated books like “Luke and Adonis” and “Closer Than Blood” He is currently narrating the Capri series by Jahquel J. (Interview starts at 20:45- 1:17:48)Social Media HEREIn Heart Topics, we talk Tina Knowles memoir, Matriarch and how she is not settling in her golden years. Halle Berry shows us that menopause can also be sexy. In Watching Romance, we talk renewals and upcoming projects like Forever, Bridgerton, and Sinners. And in Reading Romance, Tati talks upcoming projects and the Black Romance Book Fest (1:17:50)Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHomeFollow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Hey everyone! No guest this week! just yaki and tati yapping about everything from Reality TV to the Met Gala.Join us for this extended filler episode! Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHomeFollow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Hey you all! We are back this week with just a yap session with Tati and Yaki. Just a catch up!We talk about our birthdays, turning 46. A run down of Heart Topics that we missed. In Watching Romance, we talk the slate of Lifetime movies featuring Black leads. In Reading Romance, Tati gives us a run down of things she's read (Plus size Player) and her own books that are coming out (The Opportunity) ,as well as the events she has coming up.Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHomeFollow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

This week's episode is an extended, uncut interview with the one and only, Vanessa Riley. She is the preeminent voice in historical romance and fiction, writing Black characters who feature prominently in Regency Romance. A PhD in Engineering from Stanford and author of well over 25 books, Vanessa combines her love of learning, facts and figures with... well... love.We talk about her process, how she chooses her topics, and what is it about the Regency that she is drawn to.Bio: Vanessa Riley is an acclaimed author known for captivating novels such as Island Queen, a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, and Queen of Exiles, an ABC View Lit Pick. She was honored as the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Author of the year for Murder in Drury Lane and the 2023 Georgia Literary Fiction Author of the Year for Sister Mother Warrior. Her craft highlights hidden narratives of power, love, and sisterhoods of Black women and women of color in historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. Her works have received praise from publications like the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publisher Weekly, and the New York Times. In addition to penning over twenty-five novels, Vanessa holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and STEM degrees from Penn State, adding a research-oriented approach to her writing while emphasizing inclusive storytelling about the Caribbean, Georgian, and Regency eras. As a member of Regency Fiction Writers, Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, Women's Fiction Writers Association, Christian Book Lovers Retreat, and the Historical Novel Society, Vanessa advocates for diverse voices. She's also working to increase Sickle Cell Anemia awareness. When she's not writing, she can be found baking, crafting her Trinidadian grandma's recipes, or relaxing on her southern porch sipping caffeine. For more on Vanessa, visit her website. VanessaRiley.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHomeFollow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

NOTE: This is a long, unabridged episode. So get some snacks! and settle in!Romance in Colour is back this week with a legend! Vivian Award winner and author of over thirty romances, Reese Ryan. A master of the craft, Reese drops some jewels about writing romance, complex storytelling and the business of romance publishing.About Reese:Award-winning author Reese Ryan writes sexy, emotional, “grown folks” romantic fiction. Her characters find love while navigating career crises and family drama. The two-time recipient of the Donna Hill Breakout Author Award is an advocate for the romance genre and diversity in fiction. Reese's books have been featured on Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, and BookRiot. Follow Reese's social media and links on her website:ReeseRyan.comHeart Topics is all about engagements! From Normani to former Love is Blind cast members, love is in the air!In Watching Romance, we recap the latest offerings from Lifetime, Tyler Perry, and Tati gives us a run down of Beyond the Gates.In Reading Romance, Tati talks upcoming Black Romance Book Fest, events and some dope Danielle Allen books that are soon to come.Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠⁠@RomanceInColour⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠⁠here⁠

Welcome! This week's episode is all about poetry, featuring talented poet and artist, Texas native Dre Hill. We talk about his writing journey, his process, and what makes a love poem good. About Dre: Dre Hill is an artist, storyteller, and educator from Fort Worth, Tx. He holds a B.A. in Animation and Writing, which reignited his childhood passion for the written word. Dre works to actively question and articulate the magic derived from being black, through romance, joy, excellence,religion, and even hardship. Hill is the author of multiple poetry collections, including, Crossroads, and the award-winning, (No) I am (not) okay. When not creating, Dre is often snuggling with his puppy Jet while watching Marvel movies. Find Dre at @drehillart on all platforms. His website is drehillart.comFollow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHomeFollow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Hey Colour Crew!We are back from our extended winter break It's just your hosts this episode as we play catch up in the weeks that we missed. From engagements to baby rumors, we cover the gamut of romance related celebrity news for Heart Topics.In Watching Romance, Tati talks about the newest CBS Soap Opera, the Black cast-led Beyond the Gates. (2 PM Daily). In Reading Romance, we catch up with Tati and talk about the current Losing Sight book tour, what's on her audiobook list, and what she plans to read next (when she's done writing!)Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHomeFollow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

We are back with a special episode. Our very own Tati Richardson is in the interview seat to talk about her latest book, Losing Sight (coming 2/11 on Generous Press). We have guest host Shirae Ravenell from Curls in the Hood, an avid reader and journalist taking the helm to talk to Tati about her inspiration for the book, her plans for the series, and a deep dive into the magic behind the story. About Shirae: Shirae D. Ravenell is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Curls in the Hood, a digital platform where Black culture, beauty, and storytelling collide. A lifelong lover of music, fashion, and literature, Shirae has built a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce—developing and producing apparel and textiles for some of the most recognizable luxury fashion brands.Currently serving as the Senior Director of Product Development and Production for a premium lifestyle brand, she thrives in bringing visions to life, working alongside designers, technical teams, and factories to turn concepts into reality. But beyond the boardroom, her passion lies in storytelling—whether through fashion, media, or the written word.At her core, she is a curator of conversations that matter—especially for Black women carving out space in media, literature, and fashion. Whether amplifying Black romance novels or dissecting cultural moments in Curls in the Hood, Shirae is dedicated to keeping Black stories at the forefront. In Watching Romance, we talk how Black shows are being cancelled and the need to support and create Black stories. Tati expresses excitement for the new black soap, Beyond the Gates and Paradise with Sterling K Brown. In Reading Romance, Tati praises Briann Denae's "Talk to Me Nicely" audiobook and their fabulous narrators (Full book coming 2/14). Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Happy New Year! Yaki and Tati are back from the holiday break. We have a great interview with author Jsin Graham, contemporary fiction and sometimes romance author. We talk about his procss, his catalog, and how poetry led him to a life . About Jsin:Jsin Graham is a communication strategist by day, who pens unapologetically real and tactile fiction centering the Black experience by night. A writer since the age of six, he has created everything from short stories to poems to song lyrics. Graham's present focus, however, is on longer-form works that provide a broader canvas to paint the detailed narratives he enjoys composing. Since his initial release, Unacceptable Behavior: A Thirteen Story Introduction to Storytelling (2018), he has released a two-book novella series, one holiday-themed novelette, and appeared in Cleis Press' 2022 anthology, The Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 2. The contemporary adult fiction and reluctant Black romance author presents his writing as relatable, unpredictable, sexy, and ever-changing. Just like life. In his own words, “Black people are not a monolith, and thus neither is my storytelling.” Regardless of genre, erotica, romance, or something completely different, he writes for two reasons. To tell an enjoyable story and to convince you to come back for more. When not writing, the D.C. area native spends his time reading, with his family, and collaborating with entrepreneurs creatively. For more information: www.jsingraham.com Socials: @TheJsinGraham ( IG, Threads( We play catch up an dig into all the Heart Topics we missed over the break including Aaron Pierre aka Mufasa, Sheryl Lee Ralph's long distance marriage, and Twitch's widow pens a tell-all. In Watching Romance, we talk about a few of the holiday movies we enjoyed as well as movies we watched in theater over the break. In Reading Romance, Tati talks Quardeay's Good Girl, Better Taste novella and her upcoming novel, Losing Sight.Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Grab your Sorrel and your Black Cake! This special episode of Romance in Colour is in conjunction with Maella K of Tim Tim Bwa Fik! and The Merry Caribbean Christmas Project. This project features 5 authors from various Caribbean countries, writing Christmas romance in various subgenres, written both English and French. Featured on the podcast are: Maëlla K., “Sweet Chérie”, Guadeloupe LINK NB: available in French. English version will be available in December. LINK Callie Browning, “Island Christmas”, Barbados (Historical Fiction set during WWII) LINK Karifunart, “Lanmou Pou Nwèl”, Martinique NB: only available in French. LINK Kimolisa Mings, “This Christmas”, Antigua & Barbuda Coming Soon: Rilzy Adams, “Home for Christmas”, Antigua & Barbuda Follow all these authors on their Instagram/Websites for more info on their work: Maëlla K. (Guadeloupe), @ladyinsaeng  Other books: “Love Mwen”, “Viré”, “Evadé”  Website: myinsaeng.com  Callie Browning (Barbados), @bajancallie  Other books: “The Girl with The Hazel Eyes”, “The Vanishing Girls. ”etc Website: calliebrowning.com  Kimolisa Mings (Antigua & Barbuda), @kimolisa_mings Other books: “His Last Wish”, “Kinky Caribbean”etc  Website : kimolisamings.com  Rilzy Adams (Antigua & Barbuda), @rilzywrites  Other books: “Falling Like A Johnson”series, “Love on the rock”series, “Unexpected Lovers”series etc  Website : rilzywrites.com  Karifunart (Martinique), @karifuna94  Other book : à venir  ***** Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

We are back! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! It's the start of the holiday season and we are in full swing! Our author interview is with indie debut author Jade Olivia. We talk to this Philly native about her inspiration for writing, her process and the characters of her debut A Month of Sundays. About Jade:  Jade Olivia is a Pennsylvania-based author with a passion for weaving stories that explore love and the human experiences that shape us. Her debut novel, "A Month of Sundays" is a captivating friends-to-lovers romance of finding love when it's least expected. When not crafting worlds on paper, Jade enjoys traveling, finding new restaurants, and spending time with her family. Follow Jade on her IG In Watching Romance, we do a recap of all the holiday movies that we watch, including the ensemble cast BeBe Winans' We Three Kinds lead by cutie-in-glasses, Jamie Callica (LOL). and give you a run down on what's to come in the next couple of weeks. In Reading Romance, Tati recaps her thanksgiving reads which were both "naughty". Naughty by Nature by Arya Brooks and Naughty and Leaked by A. Blossom. Both part of the Naughty November book series presented by B. Love Productions. Tati also fills .us in on her books, including her newest novelette, Real Girls Get Down NOTE: Read your trigger warnings before diving in. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Another week. Another Podcast. We have an amazing interview with indie author Phoenix Collins. This LA native has an amazing broad catalogue across all romance genres. We talk about her writing process, her books, and the inspiration behind her billionaire romance Stroke of Luck. About Phoenix: Phoenix Collins is a multi-genre romance author from Los Angeles, CA. She fell in love with reading at an early age and began writing short stories and skits of her own soon after. You can find her books available on Amazon and Kindle. Find more about Phoenix here: In Watching Romance, we catch up on the holiday movies. In Reading Romance, Tati fills you in on her writing and a few books she's read. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Note: This is an abbreviated episode of Romance in Colour. It is post-election in the states and we need a reset. As always, practice self care. We need JOY! And what better joy than to get into a romance. This week we have an interview with Teralyn Mitchell, romance and fantasy author and creator of the Rosa Oaks Series. We talk about her series, standalones, and what makes her drawn to the romance genre. About Teralyn: Teralyn Mitchell is a contemporary & fantasy romance author who loves creating unique, multi-dimensional characters who face everyday issues that her readers can relate to. She writes the kind of books she likes to read whether they are about twenty-somethings living in the city or princesses and princes trying to find their way in the world. She moved back to her hometown in the south a few years ago and is currently living in a packed house, full of love, laughter, and chaos. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, watching sports or reruns of her favorite sitcoms. Visit her website: TeralynMitchell.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here,  Visit our Facebook Group: Romance in Colour https://www.facebook.com/groups/romanceincolour

This episode, we interview author EK Woodland, a Vegas based romance author delivering sweet and "sinless" romance based in Sin City. About EK: 2023 Romance Includes You Finalist, E.K. Woodland is an author of closed-door and clean romance novellas. Her hometown of Las Vegas serves as the inspiration for the settings of most of her stories. In her books, women from all layers of society find love in Sin City with distinct male heroes in often sinless and unexpected ways. Her works span across popular fiction and romance subgenres, including suspense, contemporary, and romantic comedy. Her third romance book, A Click Away from Love, is set to release in February 2025. She is currently writing her fourth book, Welcome Back to Love. She dedicates herself to bringing happy endings to readers in the most whimsical way through storytelling. Visit her website. EKWoodland.com In Watching Romance, we give you all a run down of the 2024 Holiday Movies that we are looking forward to, featuring Tia and Tamara, Jennifer Freeman, Christina Milian and more... In Reading Romance, Tati gives you recs for Homecoming and Spooky Season, featuring Big Nick Energy by Danielle Allen Candy Corn Curses by Aria Daze Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

What do you get when you mix sports romance with a writer who knows nothing about sports? Well, you get gold! We talk to author Meka James about her latest for Afterglow books, Love and Sportsball. Going from Indie to Traditional publishing, we discuss Meka's journey as an author and her creative process. For more on Meka and her catalog of books, visit her website. www.authorMekaJames.com In Heart Topics, we discuss celebrity divorce and why the ladies are swooning over Gay men. In Watching Romance, we discuss a few shows, including season 7 of Love is Blind. In Reading Romance, Tati shows love to Evelyn Leigh's Elevator Pitch and Jason Reyolds' 24 Seconds from Now. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

This episode, we talk to debut poet turned romance author Ayoka B, a DC girl living in Costa Rica. We talk about her process, the inspiration for her debut, and what romance means to her. About Ayoka B.: Ayoka's debut novel, Love At Second Sight, is a love story which follows the journey of FMC Shane, a Single Mom and poet. Written in descriptive prose, this page-turner features unforgettable characters and is infused with lyrics and poetry. Works in progress include a spin-off of her debut novel; a collection of humorous vignettes about perimenopause, The Calor Chronicles; two poetry collections; and a YA novel entitled, Bluff. She is also co-host of a new podcast, Writing While Black and continues freelance writing projects.  A DC native, she lives in Costa Rica with her family. Her goal as an author is for readers to connect with her words and find joy. To purchase her book and find out more: https://linktr.ee/joyinhome In Heart Topics, Yaki and I talk about the best cities for dating.. according to a very sketch website. In Watching Romance, we talk Lifetime movies and new Hulu/streaming projects featuring Black leads. In Reading Romance, we talk about ML Bash's Who Do You Belong To? A hot, steamy poly romance (Check your trigger warnings before proceeding). Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Welcome back! We can't believe we are 6 seasons in. And we start it off with a bang with an interview with indie debut author Taylor Bianca B. We talk her process and her inspiration for her debut Emotional Charades. Tati and Yaki fill you in on their summer as well as the goals for the upcoming podcast year. In Watching Romance, we talk Terri McMillan and her Lifetime movies. In Reading Romance, Tati shows love to indie author Shon, and her Whychoose Goldlilocks retelling, Just Right. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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). Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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 Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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 Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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 Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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) Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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.  Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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/ Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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 Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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 Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

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. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ Follow Yakini on IG at Our NYC HOME on IG. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

Welcome back for another season of Romance in Colour! This week, we are back to our regularly scheduled format. We have a great interview with Ms. J, a fanfic afficianado who explains what fanfic is and the romance to fanfic pipeline. We talk Hot Topics in Romance,including Steve Harvey and the divorce rumors. In Reading Romance, Tati gives us some Dark Romance picks. And in Watching Romance, we talk Kandi and Todd's The Pass on Peacock For more info on Ms. J and her own FanFic: https://t.co/uXnLpVaMcT And her own work: "Snap Shot": Ms. J Presents Snap Shot : 2021 Edition https://a.co/d/0i6qP9Z "Focus": Focus: Sequel to Ms. J Presents Snap Shot https://a.co/d/i4CgKrb Follow us on Social Media: Yakini: Instagram Tati- Website (with links to all socials) Romance in Colour: Instagram Romance in Colour: Twitter/X Romance in Colour: Facebook Group --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

SEASON 4 FINALE This season has been filled with so many highs and def no lows. But one thing was missing, our girl Yakini. Yakini joins us for the final pdocast of the season and talks about healing from injury and a budding new romance. We catch up on hot topics in romance, TV shows, and much more. We also talk about what's next for season 5. Our interview this week is with Danielle Jackson (IG @djacksonbooks) , author of The Accidental Pinup as well as the follow up Accidentally in love. Tati and Danielle talk about their plus size heroines, what makes Danielle tick, and why new authors should stay off of GoodReads. Follow here for more https://daniellejacksonbooks.com/ Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ Follow Yakini Etheridge on social media at @OurNYCHome on IG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

Season 4 is almost over, but not before we interview another amazing author. This week we have Harlequin Special Edition sensation and author of The Friendship Chronicles series,  Darby Baham (IG @darbybaham . This New Orleans girl is a lover of shoes and romance, and we talk about her love of romance, her inspirations for this series, and how female friends are invaluable. For more on The Friendship Chronicles and what's next for Darby, visit her website: www.DarbyBaham.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

Ice Skates and Hot Players. If that is your thing, then Japanese-Canadian romance author and hockey enthusiast Melanie Ting is right up your alley. We talk with this self-published phenom about her love of hockey, the need for diversity in the sport and the genre, and why we AMerican girls need to start sweating these hockey players. For more on Melanie and her latest book, I Hate Nate, visit her website: www.MelanieTing.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

The question that I ask all my guests is "When did you first fall in love with romance novels?" And on today's episode, I have the pleasure of exploring the love of romance books with BookToker and Book Influencer Raena Ashanti aka Raena Grant. Hailing from Flint, MI, Raena is a lover of all things bookish, especially those written by Black authors. We talk all things bookish from tropes to favorite authors, and why indie romance is leading the way in terms of representation for Black romance. We also talk about her collective of "book baddies" and how they keep her jonesing for the next, hot book. For more on Raena and her bookish baes, visit her IG @RaenaAshanti or her TikTok @ChaletIntheCity Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

What does black romance look like in the vast Black diaspora? I was happy to speak with Maëlla Kancel, a romance writer and podcaster from the French-speaking Carribean island of Guadalupe. Now living in France, Maëlla and I had a chance to discuss a wide array of topics such as the wide reach of Black American culture, the nuances of non-English speaking Black existence, and how romance needs to expand its borders to include non-English and Carribean Black- centered stories. We also talked a little about my debut, but the heart of the discussion was how we perceive French identity as an American. Good stuff! For more about Maëlla Kancel and her podcast, visit her website: http://timtimbwafik.com/ Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

We delve into the world of audiobook narration with voice actor and narrator, Yinka Ladeinde, who has documented her journey becoming an audiobook narrator We talk about what it takes to get into the industry, behinds the scenes preparation, and her favorite stories to narrate. For more on Yinka's work and her already impressive resume visit. www.YinkasVoice.com. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

This week's episode is especially near and dear to Tati's heart. We talk to Kharma Kelley, author of nearly a dozen paranormal and urban fanatsy books as well as the founder of Inclusive Romance Project, a place of mentorship and a collective of writers dedicated to diversity within the romance genre and its subgenres. Without IRP and the mentorship, Tati certainly wouldn't be here as a writer. For more information on Kharma and IRP, visit her website here: Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

What do you get when you mix classic board games and a romantic comedy? You get magic, that's what! And Mia Heintzelman delivers with Monopolove. We discuss Mia's first traditonally published series, her inspirtation, and why board games are the perfect metephor for love. For more information on Monopolove, where to purchase, and what Mia is doing next in her Love and Board Games series, go to her website: www.miaheintzelman.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG @RomanceInColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour Facebook Groups: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

This week we are celebrating the release of Tati Richardson's debut, The Build Up, with several guest hosts joining us to interview our podcast co-host. Our last guest host for release day, author LaQuette, award-winning romance author and former RWA president and friend to the podcast. You can find LaQuette everywhere on the internet under her name. All info is on her website. Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG@RomanceInColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

This week we are celebrating the release of Tati Richardson's debut, THe Build Up with several guest hosts joining us to interview our podcast co-host. Up First, author YM Nelson, host of The Nerdy Romantics Podcast. You can find YM on Instagram at YMNELSON and listen to THe Nerdy Romantics podcast. All info is on her website here. Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, ⁠here⁠ Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG@RomanceInColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour Facebook Groups: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

Mix a little Practical Magic, Living Single and Charmed...and you get the amazing debut novel and writing of Celestine Martin. We talk growing up on the Jersey Shore and how it influenced the world of Freya Grove, creating magical moments, and her journey to publication. Find out more about Celestine on our instagram: www.instagram.com/CelestineMartinAuthor Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG@RomanceInColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour Facebook Groups: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message

If you want a book that is genre bending and gives you the same feels as the Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, this week's author is going to do just that. Mia Tsai's debut Bitter Medicine is a genre crossing , adult fantasy romance that is steeped in culture and magic. We talk about her process, her journey to her debut, and why it's ok to take risk and have belief in yourself. For more on Mia, please visit her website www.MiaTsai.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG@RomanceInColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour Facebook Groups: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romanceincolour/message