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Book sales for romance novels reach at least $1.4 billion per year, making it the highest-earning genre of fiction. On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we dive into the importance of having diverse representation in fiction, specifically love stories, and the challenges writers face as it relates to equality and inclusion in publishing. Rose talks with several authors and organizers of local book festivals that aim to highlight Black stories.
Guests include:
Kennedy Ryan, a New York Times bestselling romance novelist
Robinne Lee, author of the book “The Idea of You”
Lauren Lacey, an indie romance author and organizer of the Black Romance Book Fest
Tamika Newhouse, an author and founder of Black Writers Weekend
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Book sales for romance novels reach at least $1.4 billion per year, making it the highest-earning genre of fiction. On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we dive into the importance of having diverse representation in fiction, specifically love stories, and the challenges writers face as it relates to equality and inclusion in publishing. Rose talks with several authors and organizers of local book festivals that aim to highlight Black stories.
Guests include:
Kennedy Ryan, a New York Times bestselling romance novelist
Robinne Lee, author of the book “The Idea of You”
Lauren Lacey, an indie romance author and organizer of the Black Romance Book Fest
Tamika Newhouse, an author and founder of Black Writers Weekend
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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