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Choosing the path of a creative entrepreneur is an exciting and unpredictable journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. Owning who you are, knowing what you want, and making it happen demand a willingness to take risks, make tough choices, and stay true to your core values. In this episode, Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison are back to interview Emily about the process of quitting with purpose. Exploring her decision-making process behind going all-in on Almanac Supply Co. while navigating the impact on Being Boss. Whether you're considering a career shift or seeking guidance on decision-making, this episode is a must-listen for creative business owners.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Choosing the path of a creative entrepreneur is an exciting and unpredictable journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. Owning who you are, knowing what you want, and making it happen demand a willingness to take risks, make tough choices, and stay true to your core values. In this episode, Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison are back to interview Emily about the process of quitting with purpose. Exploring her decision-making process behind going all-in on Almanac Supply Co. while navigating the impact on Being Boss. Whether you're considering a career shift or seeking guidance on decision-making, this episode is a must-listen for creative business owners.Get full shownotes for this episode here >> — Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
The ever-shifting landscape of the online business world can make it difficult to navigate your own business success. In this episode, Emily is joined by Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison to discuss the end of the golden age of digital business. They share the shifts occurring in the online business realm from dramatic changes in engagement to the dark sides of doing business on the internet. You'll also discover the two things that will always work to help grow and sustain your business as you journey through the dynamic world of online business.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
The ever-shifting landscape of the online business world can make it difficult to navigate your own business success. In this episode, Emily is joined by Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison to discuss the end of the golden age of digital business. They share the shifts occurring in the online business realm from dramatic changes in engagement to the dark sides of doing business on the internet. You'll also discover the two things that will always work to help grow and sustain your business as you journey through the dynamic world of online business.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Do you feel uneasy about the role of AI in your creative work and business operations? In this episode, Emily sits down with author Tasha L. Harrison to chat about the ethics of using technology in your work. They explore the intersection of technology and ethics, the helpful and creepy sides of AI, and how to harness the power of AI while staying true to your values.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Do you feel uneasy about the role of AI in your creative work and business operations? In this episode, Emily sits down with author Tasha L. Harrison to chat about the ethics of using technology in your work. They explore the intersection of technology and ethics, the helpful and creepy sides of AI, and how to harness the power of AI while staying true to your values.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Understanding what your values are and how to align with them as often as possible in your life and work is an essential part of being boss. But what happens when an opportunity to grow or make a large impact means not being in complete alignment with your values? Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison join Emily in this episode to discuss how you can still show up, make change, and be boss even when you must make imperfect decisions and compromise on total values alignment to move forward.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Understanding what your values are and how to align with them as often as possible in your life and work is an essential part of being boss. But what happens when an opportunity to grow or make a large impact means not being in complete alignment with your values? Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison join Emily in this episode to discuss how you can still show up, make change, and be boss even when you must make imperfect decisions and compromise on total values alignment to move forward.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Emily chats with Erica and Tasha, two of her business besties, about the benefits of having friends with similar business models and how business friendships can help push you and your business to the next level. If you want to hear more of this conversation, check out Episode 296 - The Power of Community Over Competition with Erica Courdae and Tasha L. Harrison>>— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Are authors business owners? It depends on who you ask. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss talks with self-published author Tasha L. Harrison on what it takes to make book authoring a legitimate business. They discuss publishing, the benefit of writer groups, and how to turn a writing hobby into a career. Plus, Tasha shares about knowing your audience, setting boundaries, and important mindset shifts for aspiring authors.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Are authors business owners? It depends on who you ask. In this episode, Emily of Being Boss talks with self-published author Tasha L. Harrison on what it takes to make book authoring a legitimate business. They discuss publishing, the benefit of writer groups, and how to turn a writing hobby into a career. Plus, Tasha shares about knowing your audience, setting boundaries, and important mindset shifts for aspiring authors.Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Every one of us has an inborn talent. Some are already visible at a young age, but some are just not that apparent until they grow up and discover it for themselves. Tasha L. Harrison, our guest today, knew writing was her passion and was confident that she could do it well. Tasha was burned out when she decided to build a community of writers and launch a Patreon. She then came up with a challenge for the members of the community to write #20kIn5Days, which provided motivation and new fresh ideas for the participants. Find out how Tasha is dealing with her writing and her community in this episode.
Often accused of navigating life without a filter, Tasha L. Harrison has managed to brand herself as the author who crafts characters and stories that make you feel all of the feels. She writes erotica and erotic romance with heroines just as brazen as herself and heroes that know that they are messy and dramatic but love them anyway. She lives in Upstate South Carolina with her husband, and two sons. You can find out more here: tashalharrison.com @tashalharrison on Twitter and Instagram And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!
A lot of business owners get stuck feeling lonely and overwhelmed in their creative work. This is why finding a business community is one of the most life-changing things you can do in entrepreneurship. In this episode, Emily chats with Erica Courdae (DEI teacher & founder of Pause on the Play) and Tasha L. Harrison (romance author & writing community leader). The three of them discuss the importance of healthy friendships, and how to adopt a “community over competition” mindset as business owners— and as women. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
A lot of business owners get stuck feeling lonely and overwhelmed in their creative work. This is why finding a business community is one of the most life-changing things you can do in entrepreneurship. In this episode, Emily chats with Erica Courdae (DEI teacher & founder of Pause on the Play) and Tasha L. Harrison (romance author & writing community leader). The three of them discuss the importance of healthy friendships, and how to adopt a “community over competition” mindset as business owners— and as women. Get full shownotes for this episode here >>—Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community— Listen to more Being Boss shows on our website, on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclubJoin the Being Boss Community: beingboss.club/community
Vibe Check Gwen is busy but making lists, and took the time to relax by going on a long drive to see the snow. Danielle is being lazy on purpose but did some major Valentine's Day crafting with friends. Black Romance in Media MOVIES Gwen: If Beale Street Could Talk, The Lovebirds, Poetic Justice, Malcolm and Marie, Southside with You, The Bodyguard, Beyond the Lights, Cinderella Danielle: Love and Basketball, The Photograph, The Incredible Jessica James TV Gwen: Insecure, Harlem (also Run the World), Black-Ish, The Wonder Years (new version) Danielle: Insecure, Queen Sugar, This is Us, Living Single, Girlfriends CELEB COUPLES Gwen: Berry Jenkins and Lulu Wang, Oprah and Stedman Danielle: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, Beyonce and Jay-Z, Barack and Michelle Obama, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky BLACK ROMANCE AUTHORS TO CHECK OUT! Beverly Jenkins, Brenda Jackson, Alyssa Cole, Tracey Livesay, Farrah Rochon, Vanessa Riley, Christina C. Jones, Rilzy Adams, Katrina Jackson, Tasha L. Harrison, Rebecca Weatherspoon, Chencia C. Higgins * Recs from JESSICA P. PRYDE BLACK LOVE MATTERS was in part, inspired by WELL-READ BLACK GIRL by Glory Edim, but with more romance! Jess co-hosts a podcast called When In Romance, with Trish Brown. Book recs: LOVE AND OTHER DISASTERS by Anita Kelly, YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY by Akwaeke Emezi (May 2022), TO CATCH A RAVEN by Beverly Jenkins (Aug 2022) What's bringing Jessica comfort: Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+ Find Jess on Twitter and Instagram * Goals/Comfort & Joy Last week, Danielle said she was going to deep clean, and whoo boy, she did NOT. This week, she wants to make her lunch at home to take to work. Gwen absolutely excelled at her daily yoga practice, and this week is going to explore a new part of her neighborhood! Gwen is obsessed with water in all forms. Danielle highly recommends the Universal Standard Seine skinny jeans (and just about everything else on the site). * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at danielle@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite
Jess and Trisha have some exciting news about episode 100(!), talk about the pros and cons of Twitter discussions, and recommend books that sat on the TBR for far too long. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News We want YOU to be a part of our 100th episode! Tell us about a book you love that we talked about at some point on the show. You can either send us a note OR send us a voice memo (30 seconds or less!) to wheninromance@bookriot.com. Send them in by February 15! Don't forget – the first WIR Book Club book of 2022 is Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. We'll be discussing on our March 7 episode, so send your thoughts/feelings by March 3! Time to vote in the finals of the Swoon Awards. Since you obviously like romance podcasts, check out Love Struck Daily. Here's a link to Jack Harbon's tweet, and one to Jack Edwards's tweet as well. Books Discussed Wherever You Are by Elle Wright The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren If She Says Yes by Tasha L. Harrison Beginner's Luck by Kate Clayborn Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu Something Like Love by Christina C. Jones (not to be confused with Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins) Send us your favorite romances that we've talked about over the last 99 episodes, and let us know what you're glad you finally got to on your TBR! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we refer to people? Are those words they would use to refer to themselves? Food comparisons are commonly used in writing when describing black and brown skin tones for humans. But how does it feel to be talked about as if you were a commodity? Romance author Tasha L. Harrison returns to discuss problematic -isms and word choices that show up in writing and how those choices condition you to take those unconscious attitudes out into the world with you. In this discussion: Examples of how problematic language and tropes illustrate the -isms in romance How whiteness shows up as the default in media Why readers struggle with “unlikeable” heroines Taking publishing's problems with race public Connect with Tasha: TashaLHarrison.com Wordmakers Writing Community Twitter: @TashaLHarrison Instagram: @TashaLHarrison Ready to dive deeper? From Implicit To Explicit: Leading Through Your Values Masterclass is a framework to get clear on what matters to you as a human and how it informs the way you show up professionally. Learn more about Pause on the Play® the Community and join to get access to community conversations, monthly workshops and Q&As with India Jackson and Erica Courdae, and on-demand replays of prior workshops and masterclasses. Listen to the Flaunt Your Fire® Podcast where India Jackson and her guests explore visibility and the art of owning your power as you align your brand, have conversations that disrupt industry standards and defy stale marketing advice. If you are ready to amplify your influence and create lasting impact, this is the podcast for you!
It's our 2021 recommendation request show (part 2)! Jess and Trisha recommend books for readers looking for romance without sex on the page, progressive historical romance, and more! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News Read Sweet Disorder by Rose Lerner with us, and send us your thoughts by December 9!! We spoke too soon about KissCon – it's back (kinda)! Some of the listeners looking for requests might find this 2019 episode helpful. And with all of the caveats in WIR Episode 89, some of you might also appreciate the “Does It Bang?” social media accounts. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Whiteout by Adriana Anders Open House by Ruby Lang The Bride Test by Helen Hoang His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington Witch Please by Ann Aguirre The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher (coming Feb 2022) A Taste of Her Own Medicine by Tasha L. Harrison The Hidden Legacy Series, starting with Burn For Me, by Ilona Andrews The Craft of Love by EE Ottoman Think of England by K.J. Charles Patience & Esther by SW Searle Evie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Perfect Rhythm by Jae The Matched to Perfection series, starting with His Perfect Partner, by Priscilla Oliveras Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle Spellbound by Allie Therin A Duke in Disguise by Cat Sebastian Let Us Dream and Let It Shine by Alyssa Cole The Devil Comes Courting and The Brothers Sinister series, starting with The Duchess War, by Courtney Milan Strange Love by Ann Aguirre Pas De Deux by Lynn Turner The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes by leiascully (via Archive of Our Own) The Twisted Hearts Series, starting with Theirs for the Night, by Katee Robert Harbor by Rebekah Weatherspoon The Plot Twist series, starting with Writing Her In, by Holley Trent Neighborly by Katrina Jackson Behind these Doors by Jude Lucens If I Loved You Less by Tamsen Parker The Preacher's Promise and Sweet Tea by Piper Huguley The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood How to Be a Movie Star by TJ Klune Lean on Me by Pat Simmons Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev Ayesha At Last and Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins The Hidden Blade and My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas Milla Vane's fantasy series starting with A Heart of Blood and Ashes Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams Spoiler Alert and All the Feels by Olivia Dade If the Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall The Christmas Escape by Sarah Morgan Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday Let us know what you're reading and thinking about (and thinking about what you're reading!) As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Gwen's Birthday week!!!!!!!!! She also put together one of the new desks in her home and it's making things feel complete. Danielle participated in #20Kin5Days! It's hosted by author Tasha L. Harrison and her Wordmakers community. It only opens to new members every few months, so sign up for her newsletter if you're interested in future challenges or are looking for a place to connect with other writers. In addition to writing 20K on a new WIP, Danielle also published her author website: https://daniellejacksonbooks.com/ * WRITING AT LARGE IN POP CULTURE Gwen's Recs: Can You Ever Forgive Me? (screenwriting), Girls (Millennials writing), Ruby Sparks (writer's creation coming to life, see also Stranger Than Fiction), Almost Famous (music writing), Young Adult (YA author), HappyThankYouMorePlease (for a shade of ridiculous publishing portrayal), Quills (Marquis de Sade), Anonymous (Shakespeare), Poetic Justice (poetry), How to Make an American Quilt (thesis writing), Sex and the City (can't forget our girl Carrie) Danielle's Recs: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (magazine features), Never Been Kissed (newspaper scoop, also, super problematic in retrospect), The Devil Wears Prada (Vogue), 13 Going on 30 (magazine features), The Proposal (editors), You've Got Mail (bookstores), Trainwreck (magazine features). Don't forget about Romancing the Stone (romance writer!!!); stay tuned for The Lost City of D with Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. TV: The Bold Type (magazines), Younger (publishing), 30 Rock (TV writer's room) Danielle also asked on Twitter for books featuring writers, because she could only think of the recent release, SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE by Tia Williams. Shout out to Leigh Kramer, Theresa Romain, Jon Keogh, and @ThanksForDaVenom for their recs. See the full list here: https://twitter.com/DJacksonBooks/status/1431022653821886472 * Recs from NAIMA SIMONE Naima finds that doing writing challenges with a partner and writing out plots/outlines by hand help keep her on track for her word count goals! She's a big crime show and reality TV fan! She credits Nalini Singh with writing diverse characters before “diversity” was a big initiative in publishing and wants her diverse casts to be the norm across the board. Things bringing her joy: her new dog, Dr. Death on Peacock, and Slasher Season 4 All of Naima's book coming soon: August 24: Secrets of a One Night Stand September 1: A Kiss to Remember October 26: Christmas in Rose Bend December 28: The Perfect Fake Date Naima's Website: http://naimasimone.com/ Twitter Facebook Instagram Newsletter * Goals/Comfort & Joy Gwen did complete her goal last week and put together one of the two new desks (the second is on it's way)! This week, she wants to reconnect with friends by sending some fun local Seattle products and cards/letters. She also took a trip to Penzey's and bought a million spices which is bring her much joy. Danielle, in no way shape or form, even tried to clean out her guest room closet (she has decided she's over it). This week, she wants to be better about reading before bed and not just scrolling on her phone. Danielle is obsessed with her Out of Print x S'Well composition notebook water bottle that she got on SUPER sale, and that makes her happy. * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite
Jess and Trisha have a few updates and then discuss how to talk about sexual content in romance before recommending romances with teachers and school settings. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Aug 21 was Bookstore Romance Day! Find the events and participating bookstores online. Learn a little more about the Romance for Haiti and Rom for Afghan Woman auctions – and then bid if you can. Here's where you can find out if it “bangs”, and here's an episode in which we talked about romance without explicit sexual content. And it's time to start planning for the next WIR Book Club! We'll be talking about Office Hours by Katrina Jackson on our October 4 episode (recording Sept 30). Books Discussed Then There Was You by Mona Shroff Between the Sheets by Molly O'Keefe Grumpy Jake by Melissa Blue Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly A Taste of Her Own Medicine by Tasha L. Harrison The Professor Next Door by Jackie Lau Just Like This by Cole McCade Getting Schooled by Christina C. Jones Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Touch Me by Alexandria House Teach Me by Olivia Dade Let us know what you think about this week's conversations and whatever else you're reading and thinking about (and thinking about what you're reading!) As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A touch of taboo...the Joyless Hags (Katrina Jackson & Tasha L. Harrison) reunite to dissect Seducing My Guardian by Katee Robert. We ask "What is this book trying to do?" When a book opens a door, does it have to close a window somewhere?! Also some news!-NEWS:Dame Jodie Slaughter River Boat Cruise & Virtual Event with Copper Dog Books! (August 10 & 11, 2021)River Boat Cruise - Essex, MA - Tues. August 10, 2021Virtual Event - Wed. August 11, 2021I launched a Patreon!Watch my PCA Presentation about Romance Reader Stereotypes!Support Honor Black Birth!Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comCheck out Shelf Love's updated website including the transcript for this episodeShelf Love episodes with transcriptsGuests:Katrina Jackson: Twitter | Instagram | Kat's Email newsletter | Buy Beautiful & DirtyKat's other episodes: An Unconditional Freedom | Polyamory/Financial Conversations | Kink | Angst | Religion | History | Blind Date With A Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden | Modern Romance CanonTasha L. Harrison: Twitter | Tasha's website | Buy A Taste of Her Own MedicineTasha's other episodes: Tasha L. Harrison Writes Romance for Black People | A Duke by DefaultWe Discuss:Seducing My Guardian by Katee RobertPrevious Joyless Hags Book Club Episodes:083. Earth is Ghetto: Joyless Hags Book Club
The one and only Reese Ryan allowed us the opportunity to begin our morning with her for this episode! Where you can follow Reese Ryan online: Website: http://reeseryan.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/reeseryanwrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReeseRyanWrites YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/ReeseRyanChannel Diverse Voices in Romantic Suspense Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sACTUQ8r8HI Authors mentioned: Karen Booth, Joss Wood, Tasha L. Harrison, Meka James, K. Sterling Youtube channel for Sarah Cannon https://www.youtube.com/c/HeartBreathings/videos Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! https://linktr.ee/TheCategoricallyRomancePodcast This podcast is produced by Sincere Alexander and contains music by Lukrembo.
On this Week's Episode we talk about Lil Nas X, his controversial new video, and supporting our LGBT youth (as well as Anti-Asian hate #STopAAPIHATE). In Hot Topic in Romance, we congratulate Summer Walker on her new baby and how People Magazine is smoking crack with their Sexiest Bald Man Alive pick. In Reading Romance, Tati congratulates our Writing in Colour featured author N.G. Peltier on her debut novel, Sweethand, and talks May/December sexy, erotic romance with Tasha L. Harrison's If She Says Yes. In Watching Romance, we are excited to see Idris Elba on a horse in Concrete Cowboys (Netflix) and Hallmark conclude their trilogy with Rukiya Bernard with One Wedding Weekend. In Listening to Romance, Tati picks the smooth sounds of Grammy Nominated Luke James and his song Blow. Follow Us on Social Media: IG: @RomanceinColour Twitter @ RomanceNColour Facebook Groups: www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/romanceincolour/message
1 Bonkers Book; 3 Joyless Hags. If you could escape earth, would you happily hitch your wagon to a lizard-man's space ship? When we scratch the surface of alien abduction romance, what do we find, and does insta-love exist? All of these questions are answered in the first ever Joyless Hags Book Club. I'm joined by Tasha L. Harrison and Katrina Jackson to discuss Alien Mate Experiment by Zenobia Renquist.-Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeShelf Love episodes with transcriptsGuests:Katrina Jackson: Twitter | Instagram | Kat’s Email newsletter | Buy Beautiful & DirtyKat's other episodes: An Unconditional Freedom | Polyamory/Financial Conversations | Kink | Angst | Religion | History | Blind Date With A Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden | Modern Romance CanonTasha L. Harrison: Twitter | Tasha's website | Buy A Taste of Her Own MedicineTasha's other episodes: Tasha L. Harrison Writes Romance for Black People | A Duke by DefaultVibes:Earth is a Ghetto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2xMRSObtoWe Discuss:Alien Mate Experiment by Zenobia Renquist
Hey Ya'll! Taima & Sharonda discuss more age gap romances. This time, we're talking more on older Black women enjoying their p*ssies! with who? younger men! Join in on the conversation. ***************************+* The Books: F*ck Around and Find Out by Nicole Falls (book 1) If She Says Yes by Tasha L. Harrison (book 2) *************************+* Where to find Us: Instagram Twitter Website contact us: brazenleeshadee@yahoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brazenbaberviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brazenbaberviews/support
Dr. Julie Moody-Freeman, host of Black Romance Podcast, uses a multi-modal cultural studies perspective to engage students in critical engagement with Black romance texts to "liberate learners from the mimicry of the powerful."Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeShelf Love episodes with transcriptsGuest: Dr. Julie Moody-FreemanCenter for Black Diaspora at DePaul | TwitterListen to Black Romance PodcastWebsite | Apple Podcasts | SpotifyArticle we talk about:Cultural Studies, Multiculturalism, and Media Culture By Douglas Kellnerhttps://pages.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/kellner/papers/SAGEcs.htmMentioned:Hsu-Ming Teo's interview that I mentioned in the episodehttps://read.dukeupress.edu/social-text/article-abstract/33/4 (125)/153/31135/Archives-and-Histories-of-Racial-CapitalismAnProgression of me discovering I might have ADHD:Awareness: 046. A Conspiracy of Whispers by Ada Harper with Bree (from Kit Rocha)Recognition: 053. Tasha L. Harrison Writes Romance For Black PeopleDawning Realization: 054. A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole with Tasha L. Harrison
When I speak with authors about the importance of creating a community, I’m often met with this reaction: "Oh great, one more thing I have to do!" You’re already creating social media content, writing newsletters, pitching yourself to review, and oh yeah, you have to write books too!But what if your online community didn’t just serve your audience, it served YOU as well.Today’s guest, Tasha Harrison, grew her community out of a person need: to get out of a writing rut with the help of fellow writers. She gave herself the challenge to write 20K words in 5 days, and in order to achieve her goal, she knew she needed accountability and comradery. So she put it out on twitter and encouraged fellow authors to take the challenge with her.The response, was incredible.What started as one twitter hashtag has grown into a vibrant online community that supports authors as they write their manuscripts, generates additional income, AND fills Tasha’s creative cup.Tasha L. Harrison is a romance author, freelance editor and host of Wordmakers Writing Community. You can learn more about her latest novel, IF SHE SAYS YES, and the Wordmakers community at http://tashalharrison.com.Resources mentioned:Being BossAtomic Habits by James ClearZoe York
Noted romance and erotica author and editor, Tasha Harrison joins Erica to discuss visibility -- attracting people to your community through authenticity. Part of that involves being seen, letting people in to know who you are, what it is that makes you the individual and the human that you are that can't be manufactured or replicated by someone else. Simply put, it’s your personality. When preparing this topic for Pause On The Play, Erica knew immediately that her friend, Tasha, who is also the creator of the #20kin5Days writing challenge and the Wordmakers Writing Community, was exactly who she wanted to talk with about it. Tasha and Erica also unpack misconceptions surrounding Black romance, showing up as you are with your full voice, and refusing to be categorized by other people’s expectations. In this discussion: Visibility - seeing others while being seen Unleashing authentic personality The people-pleasing trap Building better communities Why pro-Black isn’t anti-white Fostering a healthy listening, learning environment Self-preservation over false choices Breaking free from limiting labels Connect with Tasha Harrison Website Instagram Twitter Wordmakers Community Hi! I'm Tasha L. Harrison! I'm a romance and erotica author, freelance editor, and creator of the #20kin5Days writing challenge and the Wordmakers Writing Community. When I was 11 or 12 years old, I wrote a 20 line poem for my grandmother as a present for Mother’s Day. The title of this bit of iambic pentameter was "Grandmother, If You Lived in Biblical Times” and it told the story of how she would have been present and influential at all the big moments like the Great Flood, The Fall of Jericho, In the Lion’s Den with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendigo, etc. My mother helped me decorate and frame this masterpiece and it lived on the entry table at my Grandmother’s house for years. While this wasn't the first thing I wrote, it was the first thing I remember when people ask me ”have you always wanted to be a writer?” Side note: I memorized that poem and can still recite it from beginning to end. If you meet me IRL and there's a glass of whiskey in my hand, I might just rattle if off if you ask nicely. I no longer write faith-based poetry, but I do write about characters who know each other biblically. My erotic and romantic fiction allows me the space to explore the human condition and suss out what happens when that chemical known as love and lust hits our bloodstream and how it impacts our lives. *** Check out our full show notes for more at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep97. Keep The Dialogue Going Context is drawn from conversation, and conversation is something that we use as a tool in Pause On The Play The Community. Our conversations don't look any one way; they're not about any one topic, any one concern or cause. And our members don't all come from one specific background. Being able to figure out what it is to be more unapologetically you and have that discussion in a room of people that are there to cheer you on and advocating for you to be able to do this is so important. During our monthly calls, we support our community and help them figure out how to share what’s important to them. We help our members bring more of themselves to the forefront, clarify what matters to them, and broadcast that authentic message to their people. Join us over at Pause On The Play The Community to be in the room as we continue talking March 2021 about visibility and how to get your audience to feel what it is that you want them to feel, and what you want them to know about you. Be sure to rate + review the podcast!
This week I talk about age gap romance and Tasha L. Harrison’s wonderful book: If She Says Yes... I also mention Tessa Bailey’s Crashed Out and Diana: In Her Own Words which is streaming on Netflix. The Google Forms template that Black Chick Lit created can be found here: https://blackchicklit.com/dont-use-excel-to-track-your-reading-use-google-forms/ The podcast can be found here: http://blackchicklit.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please rate and review and subscribe
Show #1: Taima and Sharonda talk a couple of books that were erotic in nature...but we had some issues. Tap in! ********************************************** Where to find Us: Sharonda Isadora | https://linktr.ee/brazenbabereviews Tamia | https://www.instagram.com/shadesnpages/ contact us: brazenbabereviews@gmail.com ********************************************** Books discussed: Nasty by Lakisha Nicole Quarantine Chronicles: Erotique Noire by Zahara Sa'id by L'Amour Coulture If She Says Yes by Tasha L. Harrison --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brazenbaberviews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brazenbaberviews/support
Colin Bridgerton [m33] and Penelope Bridgerton [f28] have been married for a very short time when they have to head off to Gloucestershire for Eloise’s wedding. Both Penelope and Eloise kept Very Big Secrets from each other: now they have to face each other for the first time since those secrets were revealed. Will their friendship survive not only the big changes they’ve gone through, but also the deceptions that live between them? WWDD? Featuring: - A secret finally revealed - A wedding - Deus ex Hyacinth - Peneloise!! - Truly staggering amounts of money - Sharks Our WWDD book for this episode is Liquor and Laundry by Tasha L. Harrison about a long, simmering attraction that comes to a head (heh) and then leads precisely nowhere. Until maybe now. If only Ahmad and Haddasah are brave enough. You can find out more about Liquor and Laundry and buy links here. Remember that you can find us online at www.bridgertonpod.com, and on twitter and instagram @bridgertonpod and #WWDDpod. If you like the podcast, we would love it if you could leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app, and maybe tell your friends. We’ll see you in a fortnight. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Gadigal, Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people and edited by Rudi Bremer on Gadigal country. What Would Danbury Do is a proud member of Frolic Media. You can find great romance content and other fantastic podcasts by visiting the Frolic site.
Dr. Maria DeBlassie joins me to discuss three contemporary romance novels that explore everyday, practical magic with Black heroines: Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon, A Taste of Her Own Medicine by Tasha L. Harrison, and Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert. Maria shares her experience as a practitioner of Brujeria, and explains how everyone can manifest some everyday magic.Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comScarily Ever After Recommended ReadingCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeShelf Love episodes with transcriptsCo-Host on this episode: Dr. Maria DeBlassieTwitter | Instagram | Website | Maria on episode 041 of Shelf Love: The Kiss QuotientCheck out (what's basically) part 1 of this conversation: 066. African Diaspora Conjuring Practices in Popular CultureBooks Discussed:Xeni by Rebekah WeatherspoonA Taste of Her Own Medicine by Tasha L. HarrisonTake a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole is our romance worth reading, and Tasha L. Harrison joins me once again to drop wisdom faster than a sword-making Scottish Duke can make our heroine forget that she definitely should not be making out with her boss. Our conversation is far-ranging - friends who aren't friends, parents who suck, figuring out how your brain works, and the horse your man smells like. Enjoy!Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of HopeCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeBookstore Romance Day - Giveaways! Discounts! | [Q&A with Copper Dog Books co-owner Julie Karaganis](- Bookstore Romance Day - Giveaways! Discounts! | Q&A with Copper Dog Books co-owner Julie Karaganis)Guest: Tasha L. HarrisonTwitter | Tasha's website | Buy Liquor & Laundry*We Read: A Duke by Default* by Alyssa ColeNotes:Don't miss episode 053, in which Tasha joined me to discuss why Amazon's algorithm is racist, the pervasive white gaze of publishing, and what you can do to be an anti-racist romance reader.
Tasha L. Harrison, romance author, editor, and lady about Twitter is my guest, and we discuss how Amazon's algorithm encourages the idea of "take and toss" literature, the white gaze in the romance publishing ecosystem, and why Tasha writes romance for Black people. --Show Notes:Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of HopeCheck out Shelf Love’s updated website including the transcript for this episodeGuest: Tasha L. HarrisonTwitter | Tasha's website | Buy Liquor & LaundryTasha's Modern Romance Canon Nomination:I Think I Might Love You by Christina C. JonesNotes:A Taste of Her Own Medicine by Tasha L. Harrison20k in 5 DaysEE Ottoman's episode: Any Old Diamonds by KJ CharlesChristina C. Jones - Why So Many Novellas, CCJ?
Jess and Trisha talk about the importance of inclusive language, have MANY thoughts about an adaptation of Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel, and recommend a few more readalikes and some romances that are set entirely in one location. This episode is sponsored by Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers, made by Book Riot and Abrams; TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes; and Stay with Me from author Becky Wade. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! News The GLAAD Media Reference Guide might be a useful resource for a lot of us. Safe Harbour – with a “u” – may be the romance adaptation you need right now. It also very much may not be. Books Discussed Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors and Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras One Last Chance by Terese Beharrie American Fairytale and American Love Story by Adriana Herrera Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon Sleeper by Kayley Loring A Taste of Her own Medicine by Tasha L. Harrison Do You Want to Start a Scandal? by Tessa Dare A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon Candy Hearts by Erin McLellan Proper English by KJ Charles Bear With Me by Lucy Eden Keep sending us your recs for what romance adaptations we should discuss, and let us know what your favorite single setting romances are. As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
Today's episode was one of the most fun conversations to record (we say that every time, but seriously, y'all, we mean it). Kate Newburg and Tasha L. Harrison are writing and podcasting BFFs. They like to say that they are a lot, and we think that's perfect. In this episode, they have so much energy and so many projects, and we loved chatting with them about writing friendship and collaboration. We've had Tasha on before, way back in episode 59, and are happy to have her back with Kate. Kate and Tasha are in the middle of season 2 of their fantastic Lady Books podcast. Kate describes their approach as a concept album, where each season is self-contained and totally different, and definitely worth adding to your listening line-up. *** As always, we'd love for you to take a minute to rate and review us in your podcast app, as this helps other listeners find the show. Find us on Instagram @marginallypodcast. Meghan's occasionally on Twitter @meghanembee, and Olivia’s @roamingolivia Theme music is "It's Time" by Scaricá Ricascá. Have a question you'd like us to try to answer, or a topic you'd love to have us cover? Interested in being a guest? Contact us here. Thanks for listening, and get to work! If you like Marginally, you should check out #amwriting, with Jess and KJ, where two much more experienced writers talk through their processes with each other and celebrated guests.
You can start a business from anywhere, selling almost anything. And while these opportunities are no longer reserved for the 1%, being an entrepreneur tends to put a burden on our creative process, making us feel like we have to monetize everything we do. I invited my friend, Tasha L. Harrison, to the show to talk about how she defines creativity. Tasha is a romance and erotica author, freelance editor, and a creative entrepreneur dedicated to helping new and aspiring word makers become authors. With these titles, I assumed she has the key to unlocking creativity. And while she’s got some great tips, I learned that none of us are immune to the struggles that go along with putting our work out into the world. In this episode we discuss: What it means to be creative; The need for enjoyment above productivity; Why you should be asking for feedback; How to test your ideas; Getting past the overwhelm of getting started; and Showing up and showing support to others. And if you’re into Game of Thrones, yeah, we talk about that too. Visit Pattern of Purpose for show notes and links to resources mentioned on this episode.
Today’s episode is a wide-ranging conversation with the hilarious, gracious, and brilliant Tasha L. Harrison, romance and erotica author, freelance editor, and a creative entrepreneur dedicated to helping new and aspiring word makers become authors. This recording is actually take 2 – our first conversation was sacrificed to the technology gods last week, so we’re extra grateful to Tasha. You can find her at tashalharrison.com, or on Twitter and Instagram@tashalharrison We talk stationery and planners, writing romance, what it’s like to write while working as an editor, the barriers to writers of color in traditional publishing, the realities of self-publishing, the money (or lack of) in self-publishing, gaming Amazon, planning a story, how to get past the 26,000-word wall, defining writing, going full-time, Buzzfeed layoffs, jealousy, working with agents, writing backwards, Caroline Donahue and The Secret Library podcast, cross-pollination, and how your day job helps your creativity. Whew! I think that’s it. As always, we'd love for you to take a minute to rate and review usin your podcast app, as this helps other listeners find the show. Visit our website, marginallypodcast.com, for complete show notes and to get in touch. Find us on Instagram @marginallypodcastor Facebook. Meghan's on Twitter @meghanembee, and Olivia’s @roamingoliviaTheme music is "It's Time" by Scaricá Ricascá
Tasha L. Harrison is a romance and erotica author, freelance editor, and creative entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping new and aspiring word makers become authors.How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Who: Contemporary (and historical!) romance author Alyssa Cole Topics Discussed: Alyssa's new royal romance series, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Black Panther, modern princesses and diverse, feminist books, Hidden Figures, the value of portraying Black women as both princesses and scientists, secret sons of Dukes, Adorned by Nicole dresses (link below), advice for Meghan Markle, Princess Angela of Lichtenstein, Authors/ Books Discussed: Cecilia Grant, Pamela Sanderson, Beverly Jenkins, Courtney Milan, Melissa Blue, Dakota Gray, Tasha L. Harrison, Talia Hibbert Find their books on my Goodreads Women With Books Bookshelf And check out A Princess in Theory and A Duke by Default! Links: Subscribe to the Women With Books newsletter (With extra Q&A from the guests!) Friend me on Goodreads? It's so scary, in a new place! The Adorned by Nicole shop - for African print dresses with pockets! As seen on the cover of A Princess in Theory and A Duke by Default Check out the new HBIC Nation Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2FunNkQ Google Play: http://bit.ly/2DP6jDs Online: https://hbicnation.com/hbic-nation-podcast/ THANK YOU FOR LEAVING A REVIEW SO THAT READERS CAN FIND THIS SHOW. XOXOX ***à> Here’s our Phone number to leave a message or (enthusiastic) review/ comment on a book: (435) 565-1523 "You don't see many princesses of color."
This week I've got Tasha L. Harrison in the virtual student with me and we talk about making sure you say the L in her name, wanting to write a virgin hero, a hilarious Greyhound story. and writing dreamy heroes. Follow Tasha on the interwebz: Twitter: @tashalharrison Facebook: /tashalharrisonbooks Instagram: /tashalharrison Website: https://tashalharrison.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nicole-falls/support
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