Hi everyone! We have an amazing interview with author Ava Rani, a hybrid author who seemlessly blends her Indian-American hertiage with modern love stories with heat and heart. We talk about her widly popular Biotech Billionares series and her newest venture into New adult with Poisoned Ivy.

About Ava:

Ava Rani is a USA Today bestselling author writing messy rich people with HEAs.

The daughter of two immigrants, her Indian-American roots peek out in different ways in

all her novels. She loves to write diverse stories featuring flawed characters who have real

problems, powerful friendships, and chosen families who support each other.

When she’s not writing, she’s probably traveling the world in search of new wines to

stock her cellar and delicious food to satiate her latest craving. Stateside, she lives the city-girl

life with her husband, adorable son and loyal labradoodle.

Visit her website: AuthorAvaRani.com

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Aria Daze has amassed a rather cult following. In under four years, she published nearly 20 works. We talk to her about the importance of representation of Black, fat and queet women and why their joy and happiness is her priority in writing.

About Aria: Aria is a die-hard romantic and her life goal is to always be drying her eyes from something sickly sweet. She has been dreaming up stories since she was seven years old, with the first one being a Toy Story fanfic. She focuses primarily on writing disability inclusionary and body-positive contemporary romance, because everyone deserves to get lost in love. Her dream is to one day write magical stories that center Black Folks full-time, but for now, she labors in fraud as a working stay-at-home mom. You can find her looking for epic eats, reading, writing, or enjoying time with her family in her free time. She's currently living out her own happily ever after in Saint Louis, Missouri with her middle-school-sweetheart turned-husband, and their adorably chaotic son.

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We are so lucky to have author Nina High on the podcast, She already has an impressive catalog and much more to come. We talk both her wildly popular Martin Brothers Series as well as her Teachers of Hardwood High universe.

About Nina:

Nina High writes fluffy, fun contemporary Black romance that will make you believe in love again. Raised in Oklahoma, she’s a veteran teacher with nearly 20 years of experience in the classroom. Nina's love for storytelling is inspired by her real-life romance: she married her high school sweetheart. Most days, she's taxis around her 3 kids, and when she’s not writing or shaping young minds, you can find her crocheting, reading, or binge-watching reality TV. Nina’s stories celebrate love, laughter, and the beauty of life, flaws and all.

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Welcome back! And welcome to Season 7.

In this episode of Romance in Color, host Tatianna Richardson welcomes author Jaylee Fields to discuss her journey into romance writing, the importance of community, and the nuances of writing M.M. romance. They explore character development, the indie publishing process, and the challenges of marketing as an indie author. Jay shares insights on her upcoming projects, including the dynamics of her characters Ernest and Wendell, and the themes of age gaps and kink in her work. The conversation emphasizes the significance of representation and the need for a supportive writing community.

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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.

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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 to accept the protection of Troy—a hardened bodyguard known for his stellar reputation, sharp aim, and strict rules against becoming involved with clients. Forced to stay at Troy’s secluded mountain house, Kennedy races to complete her research under his watchful eye. With a looming deadline and her work still incomplete, Troy proposes a strict care regimen to accelerate healing. However, this comes with conditions that lead to unexpected consequences for both as they walk the razor-thin line between professionalism and passion. Meanwhile, as her enemies close in, Troy must decide: can he keep his promise without compromising her safety, or will they risk everything for a chance at love?

“Troy” is a standalone, bodyguard, contemporary romance.

Themes:

🖤Touch her and die

🖤Forbidden love

🖤Forced proximity

🖤Suspense

🖤Slowburn

🖤Bodyguard

For more about Rita and all her social media, visit: https://www.ritaagordon.com/

In Heart Topics, we talk Victoria Monet's sexuality, a Reality TV Drama round up, and baby news for one of our favorite dating show couples.

In Watching Romance, Tati gives us a Beyond the Gates wrap up.

In Reading Romance, Tati talks about the Black Romance Book Fest, Brianne Denae's Turn Me Out audio book, and Aria Daze's novella Group Trip.

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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 like “Luke and Adonis” and “Closer Than Blood” He is currently narrating the Capri series by Jahquel J.

(Interview starts at 20:45- 1:17:48)

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In Heart Topics, we talk Tina Knowles memoir, Matriarch and how she is not settling in her golden years. Halle Berry shows us that menopause can also be sexy.

In Watching Romance, we talk renewals and upcoming projects like Forever, Bridgerton, and Sinners. And in Reading Romance, Tati talks upcoming projects and the Black Romance Book Fest (1:17:50)

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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!

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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.

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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 is an acclaimed author known for captivating novels such as Island Queen, a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, and Queen of Exiles, an ABC View Lit Pick. She was honored as the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Author of the year for Murder in Drury Lane and the 2023 Georgia Literary Fiction Author of the Year for Sister Mother Warrior. Her craft highlights hidden narratives of power, love, and sisterhoods of Black women and women of color in historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres. Her works have received praise from publications like the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publisher Weekly, and the New York Times. In addition to penning over twenty-five novels, Vanessa holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and STEM degrees from Penn State, adding a research-oriented approach to her writing while emphasizing inclusive storytelling about the Caribbean, Georgian, and Regency eras. As a member of Regency Fiction Writers, Crime Writers of Color, Mystery Writers of America, Women's Fiction Writers Association, Christian Book Lovers Retreat, and the Historical Novel Society, Vanessa advocates for diverse voices. She's also working to increase Sickle Cell Anemia awareness. When she's not writing, she can be found baking, crafting her Trinidadian grandma's recipes, or relaxing on her southern porch sipping caffeine.

 For more on Vanessa, visit her website. VanessaRiley.com

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