Romance in Colour

Hey ya'll! Welcome back to another season of Romance in Colour. We jammed our first episode this season fill of amazing authors. So enjoy:

Debut Author Interview w/ Meisha Gladney:is the author of the new adult contemporary romance, Play Another Love Song and a YouTuber who loves to document her self-publishing journey. FOllow her on her social media: https://www.meishagladney.com/ 

What's Booktok Reading with...GL Tomas: USA Today bestselling twin writing duo and lover of all things blerdy, fearless and fun. When they’re not spending their time crafting swoon-worthy heroes, they’re battling alien forces in other worlds but occasionally take days off in search of mom and pop spots that make amazing pasteles and tostones fried to perfection. They host salsa lessons and book boyfriend auditions in their secret headquarters in Connecticut. Find their social media: https://gltomaswrites.com/

BONUS: Special Interview w/ Kenya Goree-Bell: is an author and fearless Autism advocate. Writing as Karis Bell, she is also the author of The Harem Diaries Series. She is a lifelong bibliophile and loves to talk about books. Her purpose in writing is to show the diversity of experience through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. The Mogul Series is her contemporary debut featuring a diverse group of characters who find their Happy Ever Afters while learning for about themselves. We can find Kenya most Wednesday nights hosting an array of fabulous authors on TheKGB~ The K's Grown & Sexy Book Club, where authors come and talk about craft and their love of books! Find all her social media links and books: https://kenyagoreebell.com/

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The year has flown by! Yaki and Tati reminisce on the Season 3 highlights! It's been a fun ride... In Hot Topics in Romance, we mourn the relationship of Lori and Michael B. Jordan (not really... LOL), Caresha and Diddy get flirty, and Chloe Bailey talks about dating preferences. In Watching Romance, we talk P Valley (Starz) and the new Issa Rae show, Rap Shit (HBO Max). In Reading Romance, we talk about our season 3 guests' books, book recs over the season, and the upcoming Summer 22 Reading List.... and Tati's debut "The Build Up" coming soon in 2023 (Carina Press, 23).

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See you all September 2023!

Four amazing Black, Queer authors join us for a conversation about the intersectionality of race and sexual identity in romance. Joining us on the panel are: 

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To close out #aapiheritagemonth, we will be talking to one of our most fave people in the world, author Fortune Whelan ( @fortunewhelan ). We are going to talk to her about the latest and upcoming releases in the Dorseys of Conception Bay series and what it means to represent her Filipino-Canadian heritage in romance.

In Hot Topics in Romance, Yaki fills us in on the Bobby Brown reality series, Devon Frankling joining Married at First Sight, and Shaunie O'Neal small but lavish Anguilla wedding.

In Watching Romance, Tati talks P-valley (June 3 on Starz), The Courtship Finale, Kingdom Business (BET+), RHODubai (June1- Bravo), and Love on the Spectrum (Netflix). Yaki talks Keeping up with the Joneses w/ Vivica Fox (Lifetime).

In Listening to Romance, we shout out Korrie Noelle over at Korrie's Korner and the launch of her new podcast dedicated to historicals, TV and of course, everything Outlander. Listen here: 

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To conclude #MentalHealthAwareness month, we talk about the benefits (and detriments) of sex for your mental health. Dr. Yaki gets real and breaks it down! For more information on sexual health and sexual addiction, please visit: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/sex-addiction 

In Hot Topics in Romance. We talk Keisha Cole acting a fool over F*** boy Antonio Brown, DMX not putting a ring on it before death, and the TikTok trends of #BlackMenFrolicking and #HoochieDaddySeason (We def enjoyed those! LOL)

In Watching Romance, Tati breaks down the anticipation for the  This is Us Finale, The Courtship Finale and Wrap Up Podcast w/ Meg of Plot Trysts, and the return of P-Valley (June 3) on Starz. We also give you a preview of what's to come as we wrap up the podcast for Season 3.

In Reading Romance, Tati shouts out the enemies to lovers with plus size rep, The Accidental Pin-Up by Danielle Jackson. Synopsis: Rival photographers are forced to collaborate on a body-positive lingerie campaign, but they might have to readjust their focus when sparks fly.

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What do you do when the men in your life clearly need help? We talk about encouraging the men and male-identified people in your life to go to therapy. Dr. Yakini gives us helpful tools to start the conversation.  

For more information : SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk Michael Blackson and three-somes, Nick Cannon reuniting with Jessica White, Yung Miami having beef over Diddy, and a response from Jessie Williams on his leaked nudes.

In Watching Romance, we talk the new season of Bridgeton, the new Downton Abbey Movie, The Perfect Pairing (Netflix- May 19), The Hustle w/ Queen Latifah and Adam Sandler, and Love and Marriage DC.

In Reading Romance, we talk the cute airport themed novella by Denise Williams, The Love Connection.

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We are back! It is May, and it is Mental Health Awareness Month! Yaki, our resident licenced psychologist, talks about self-care and how to prioritize (and protect) your mental health. Because in the words of RuPaul: If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else? 

NOTE: If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away or dial 911 in an emergency. You also can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1‑800‑273‑TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential.

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Shaunie O'neal's wedding, LBGT advocate and Bridgeton star Gold Rousheval, Giselle Bryant dating rumors, Kevin Samuel's death, and, uh, Tony Nominee Jesse Williams' "nude" scene leaking on social media. (Listen, we don't condone leaking nudes, but Jesse has NOTHING to be ashamed of! Hello!)

In Watching Romance, we talk Bling Empire (Netflix 5/13), the return of RHOA (Bravo) and Real Housewives of Lagos, Blood Sisters (Netflix 5/10), This is Us (NBC), and Revenge Best Served Chilled (Lifetime 5/14)

In Reading Romance, we highlight Kilby Blades's BWWM Italian set romance "It Takes a Villa" and in line with our theme, in Listening to Romance, we hype up the calming tunes of Kehlani's new album, Blue Water Road.

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Just a little this and that episode featuring a variety of hot topics and randomness from Russell and Future to RiRi and A$AP. In Watching Romance, we talk the bevy of Lifetime movies that we enjoyed over break including Wrath (Michelle Williams), and the Fallen Angels Murder Club (Toni Braxton). In Reading Romance, Tati talks the last book in Farrah Rochon's trilogy The Hookup Plan and Ayesha Harunna Attah's Zainab Takes New York.  In Listening to Romance, we throw it back with some Tracy Chapman and a new discovery, Ballad (song: Selfish).

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What do you get when you mix nerds, cheese, and love? You get books that warm your heart by Cathy Yardley. We talk love, craft, and why cheese is an important food group! About Cathy: Cathy Yardley is an award-winning author of romance, chick lit, and urban fantasy, who has sold over 1.2 million copies of books for publishers like St. Martin's, Avon, and Harlequin. She writes fun, geeky, and diverse characters who believe that underdogs can make good and that sometimes being a little wrong is just right. Get links to her social media and sign up for her newsletter at www.CathyYardley.com 

In Hot Topics in Romance, we talk about Nick Cannon/Jessica White reuniting, Khloe and Trey Songz fanning the flames of the rumor mill, and why Mary J Blige is OK without kids.

In Reading Romance, once again, we shout out Cathy Yardley's Gouda Friends and Taj McCoy's Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell (both drop March 22)

In Listening to Romance, Tati shouts out the Maxwell/Joe/Anthony Hamilton Night Concert, and the discography of Maxwell and the Tea and Strumpets Regency Podcast.

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