Kuuntele Romance in Colour

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 Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/romanceincolour/?hl=en] Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ [https://twitter.com/RomanceNColour] Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour] Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome [http://www.instagram.com/OurNYCHOME] Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ [https://tatiannarichardson.com/]

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 [VanessRIley.com] Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/romanceincolour/?hl=en] Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ [https://twitter.com/RomanceNColour] Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour] Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome [http://www.instagram.com/OurNYCHOME] Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ [https://tatiannarichardson.com/]

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.com [https://www.reeseryan.com/books/] Heart 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 Media IG ⁠⁠@RomanceInColour⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/romanceincolour/?hl=en] Twitter: ⁠⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/RomanceNColour] Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour] Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠ [http://www.instagram.com/OurNYCHOME] Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠⁠here⁠ [https://tatiannarichardson.com/]

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.com [drehillart.com] Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/romanceincolour/?hl=en] Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ [https://twitter.com/RomanceNColour] Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour] Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome [http://www.instagram.com/OurNYCHOME] Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ [https://tatiannarichardson.com/]

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 Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/romanceincolour/?hl=en] Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ [https://twitter.com/RomanceNColour] Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour] Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome [http://www.instagram.com/OurNYCHOME] Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ [https://tatiannarichardson.com/]