Romance in Colour

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 angst (LOL).

A little about Ruthie: Ruthie Lenor is a former art teacher who transferred her creativity from canvas to the writing world. Although she got her introduction into writing through fanfiction, it wasn’t until she read her first historical romance that she fell head over heels in love with romance. She loves reading all the ways people fall in love but writing uncomplicated, non-angsty love stories is what she does best. When she’s not writing you can find her being a chauffeur to her two kids where she lives with her high school sweetheart husband in Texas.

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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 Edwina. We talk about writing romance on your own terms, family inspirations, diversity (or lack thereof) in the industry, and much more. 

A little about Edwina Martin-Arnold: Edwina Martin-Arnold is the author of several romance books. She is a hopeless romantic, and a true believer in happily ever after. However, Edwina knows that the path to real love is rarely straight forward. To the contrary, it's often paved with many turns and a peril or two, in real life and in the stories she creates. When Edwina isn't daydreaming about love, she's using her law degree to fight for Civil Rights or is coaching basketball.

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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.

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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 romantic suspense and so much more! #WritinginColour

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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 Books (Hulu). We talk the good, bad, sad,  and ugly about each of the series and how BIPOC and Black women struggle within the publishing industry.

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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 publishing. We highlight some of our faves dropping this week. An Earl, A Girl and a Toddler by Vanessa Riley and The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 

In Watching Romance, we give a brief recap of the Oscars, highlight Without Remorse (featuring Lauren London and Michael b Jordan ) on Amazon Prime (4/30), and Twenties (produced by Lena Waithe) and Bigger on BET and BET+.

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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 hype up a second-chance romance tennis love story Game Set Match by Nana Malone. In Listening to Romance, we celebrate the life and 70th birthday of Luther Vandross with some of his hits!

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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 to Love on OWN. In Reading Romance, Tati gets erotic with Katrina Jackson's novella Neighborly, and Michal Scott's Better to Marry than to Burn. In Listening to Romance, Yaki and Tati play some Versuz hits from EWF and Isley Brothers. 

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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 her debut novel, Sweethand, and talks May/December sexy, erotic romance with Tasha L. Harrison's If She Says Yes. In Watching Romance, we are excited to see Idris Elba on a horse in Concrete Cowboys (Netflix) and Hallmark conclude their trilogy with Rukiya Bernard with One Wedding Weekend. In Listening to Romance, Tati picks the smooth sounds of Grammy Nominated Luke James and his song Blow.

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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 Accident. In Reading Romance, Tati has a quick one for you called ATE by Rilzy Adams. If you love hot sex and food.. this one is for you. And in Listening to Romance, Yakini gives all praises to the sweet anthem While We're Young by Jhene Aiko.

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