It's our Season 6 finale! This week, Tati gives us her recap and rundown of the Black Romance Book Festival, the inaugural festival celebrating black authors, narrators and readers. In Watching Romance, Tati gives us a recap of Beyond the Gates and the Lifetime movie, Stolen from my Family. In Reading Romance, Tati and Yakini talk adult coloring books, and the book themed My Book Bae Coloring Book as well as hints of the upcoming Struck Speechless by Tati Richardson, coming 2026. Follow Romance ...
Jun 13, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 19
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...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 18
TW: Brief mention of DV in this week's Heart Topics This 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...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 17
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 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...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 16
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 @RomanceI...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 15
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 i...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 14
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, R eese 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 dram...
Mar 21, 2025•2 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 13
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, an...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 12
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...
Feb 28, 2025•51 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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 Ravenel l 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...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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’...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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 Chri...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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 i s 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 capti...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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 ...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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 c...
Nov 08, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 po...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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 Rom...
Oct 11, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 nov...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 Ro...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 i n 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/Romanc...
Jun 21, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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 se...
Jun 07, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 view...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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 I...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 bro...
Apr 05, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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 Ow n Happiness. We a lso 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 Follo...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 So...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min
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 F...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 22 min
