Romance in Colour

Our #WritinginColour author series is coming ot an end and we have saved the best for last. We interview Nigerian-American author J adesola James (Twitter: @JJ_Nicola) about not one but two of her novels coming out in 2021. Her debut novel, T he Sweetest Charade (Carina) is a fake dating, sweet heat of a romance where trains, luxury and love are abound. Her second novel, Redeemed by his New York C...

I've been lucky to meet amazing friends and writers via the Inclusive Romance Project. One such writer is Kelly Cain (Twitter: @KellyCainAuthor) . Kelly, a Northern Cali native now living in Austin, TX is a proud mom and grandma who loves to write witty, sexy and bold books with tons of snark featuring a multicultural cast of characters. We talk about her latest book, An Acquired Taste , the publi...

TW: ableism, disease, mass shootings. Our #WritinginColour conversation continues with Preslaysa Williams (Twitter: @PreslaysaWrites), actress and author of contemporary romance with "an Afro-Filipina twist." We talk about identity, the politics of decolonization, and writing about heavy subjects in profound ways. We also talk about the city of Charleston as a character in her latest work "A Low C...

This week in our #Writin inColour series, we talk to 4 time Emma award winner, Lisa Rayne (Twitter @AuthorRayne) . We talked to the Kansas City native about her career as a former lawyer turned high school teacher, planner obsessions, and life as both an indie and traditional romance writer. In addition, we tackled the nuances of pitching your work, "pigeonholing" Black romance, and how to move th...

This week's #WritinginColour series features one of our faves, Mimi Grace . This Canadian author is carving out a niche for herself in Indie romance as someone who writes authentic, fun and sexy romance. We talk about the writing process behind her books ( Along for the Ride and Making a Scene ), her fabulous POV, as well as her upcoming projects and series. (Not to mention her love of reality TV...

As a former art teacher, indie author Ruthie Lenor (twitter: @lenor_The) knows a thing or two about the creative process. In this episode of our #writingincolour series, I talk to Ruthie about falling in love with romance, writing that matters, growing up in Texas, and how being a former art teacher (and fanfic writer) allows her to be creative within her novels. Plus, a little something about ang...

Edwina-Martin Arnold's (IG: @EdwinaMartinaArnold1) fascinating, nearly two decade long journey through the world of romance publishing began with a successful run in traditional publishing. Now,  she's redefining what romance means to her as an independent author who is publishing the romance she truly loves to write. In our latest #WritinginColour episode, Tati has the honor of talking to Ed...

Spunky, dynamic and self-assured: These are a few words I would choose to describe indie romance author Lucy Eden (IG @LucyEdenAuthor). She's a prolific author with a strong social media presence that truly knows what she wants out of romance and is making her mark in the romance industry. We talk writing in a pandemic, marketing as an indie author and so much more. Follow Lucy Eden on Twitter, IG...

Murder, Mayhem and steamy, Romance? That is what you get when read anything that indie author Rae Shawn (IG/Twitter:@RaeShawnStories) offers! We talk with this native Los Angeleno about about her love of true crime, her work in sociology and how all roads led to her writing romantic suspense featuring Black characters. We talk craft and the formula for writing good, social awareness, engaging roma...

What is the life of a romance writer like? What are the struggles of publishing? What draws fans to the industry? Why do people shit on romance even though it is a billion dollar industry?  In our first installment of our #WritinginColour series for the season, we talk to author Terri Ley (Working It, Take it Off) about two romance documentaries, Love Between the Covers (Amazon) and Naughty B...

Can women and men be strictly platonic? Steve Harvey doesn't think so. Tati and Yakini talk about if men and women can truly be friends (with a special guest who also makes an appearance). In Hot Topics in Romance , we talk Issa Rae and her secret love life, Van Jones and Kim K rumors, DMX's funeral, and Karlie Redd seeking clout with Lamar Odom. In Reading Romance , today is Super Tuesday in publ...

Hey, folks! We are back from Spring break with more topics in romance! This week, we review Lust and Envy, two movies produced for Lifetime by TD Jakes based on books by Victoria Christopher Murray.  In Hot Topics in Romance , we talk about all these babies Nick Cannon is making, Kevin Samuels being mad misogynoir, and Keri Hilson talking about no sex before marriage. In Reading Romance , we...

Tati and Yakini talk about Jeannie Mai and Jeezy's wedding, her past "comments" on black men, race and relationships, and what it takes to sustain a healthy, happy interracial relationship. In Hot Topics in Romance , we talk Lil Nas X reaching #1, Rege-Jean Page leaving Bridgeton, and Versuz reflections. In Watching Romance , we talk Lust (Apr10) on Lifetime, Concrete Cowboys (Netflix), and Ready...

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...

Why are SIMPS so demonized? When did treating someone nicely become a bad thing? Tati and Yaki examine all the fallout that being a good guy in this age has become. In Hot Topics in Romance , it is cheating central as we discuss Derek Jaxn, Saweetie/Quavo, and comedian Gary Owen who all have had cheating scandals. In Watching Romance , Tati talks about a cute movie from UpTV/Amazon called Love by...

We are still talking about the Royal Mess this week! But first, in Hot Topics in Romance , we talk Grammys, Jlo/Arod Breakup  Cardi B pregnancy rumors, Anita Baker and her Masters, Lenya Bloom in SI, and Bachelor drama. We talk Royal Fall out from Piers Morgan to Sharon Osborne, all feleing the heat of the Megan/Harry/Oprah interview. In Watching Romance , I talk TD Jakes Seven Deadly Sins mo...

This week, we talk all things royalty. First, in Hot Topics in Romance we discuss the queen of shock radio, Wendy Williams and finding new love after divorce along with Too Short going to bat for Lori Harvey. In out Main Topic this week, we talk the explosive Oprah Interview with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, the shocking (to some) allegations, and the reason they wanted to take a step down fro...

This Week, Tati and Yaki review the TV One movie, Don't Waste Your Pretty , based on the book of the same name by Demetria Lucas. In Hot Topics in Romance , Yakini about celebrity marriages, Prison Baes, and possible power-couple babies. In Watching Romanc e, we talk about The United States vs. Billie Holiday (HULU) and the upcoming Coming 2 America (Amazon Prime). In Reading Romance, Tatianna rec...

In this week's episode, Yaki and Tati talk about trying to find love in unconventional ways and dating during the pandemic. What does it look like and where are folks "going" to meet people if they aren't "going out"? In Hot Topics in Romance , we roast Boosie, gasp at the RHOA,  and love on Megan and Harry. In Watching Romance , we look forward to the film adapatation of the book Don't Waste...

It is our last entry into our Toxic TV Couples series, and this week we examine The Best Man movie franchise. Are Mia and Lance really goals? What about Harper and Robyn? We take a deep dive and get to the nitty-gritty of these movie couples.  In the Hot Topics in Romance , Yakini dishes on Dr Dre dating Apryl Jones, Romany Malco being a first time dad at 52, and the hypocrisy of B Simone and...

Live from Instagram, Yaki and Tati host a Galentine's Day Special with all their followers and friends!! We talk about all the ways that our girlfriends are special to us and how sisterhood can often be the best type of romance!  In this week's episode, we break down what we talked about last week. In Hot Romance Topics , we cover the controversy with TI and Tiny, Karrueche's break up w/ Vict...

This week, Yakini and Tati continue their 4 week series on the podcast, Toxic TV Couples, where we examine the toxic relationship between some of our favorite on screen television (and movie) couples. This week, Yaki and Tatianna examine relationships of some couples of The Cosby Show. Were Elvin and Sandra really couples? What about Martin and Denise? Were they relationship goals? Note: We are de...

This week, Yakini and Tati continue their 4 week series on the podcast, Toxic TV Couples, where we examine the toxic relationship between some of our favorite on screen television (and movie) couples. This week, Yaki and Tatianna examine the toxic yet hilarious relationship of Martin Payne and Gina Waters (Martin Lawrence/Tisha Campbell) from The Martin Show. Were they relationship goals ? And giv...

This week, Yakini and Tati tackle the tough issues. The Inauguration. Climate Change. And who is the most toxic of toxic fictional TV Couples? (LOL). In a 4 week series on the podcast, we examine the toxic relationship between Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert on A Different World, a show that shaped a generation of Black kids and future HBCU grads (like our beloved VP Kamala Harris!)  In HOT...

Our Holiday Superbowl of Movies is almost at an end. Tati and Yaki review the best movies of the holiday season and crown their very own king and queen of Christmas, respectively. Yaki sings the praises of Kyla Pratt and Michael Xavier while Tati also praises another Canadian, Nathan Witte along with Holly Robinson Peete.  In Hot Topics: THe girls gab over the RHOP and RHOA madness. Tati is a...