Romance in Colour

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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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, Reese 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 drama. The two-time recipient of the Donna Hill Breakout Author Award is an advocate for the romance genre and diversity in fiction. Reese’s books have been featured on Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, and BookRiot.

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Heart Topics is all about engagements! From Normani to former Love is Blind cast members, love is in the air!

In Watching Romance, we recap the latest offerings from Lifetime, Tyler Perry, and Tati gives us a run down of Beyond the Gates.

In Reading Romance, Tati talks upcoming Black Romance Book Fest, events and some dope Danielle Allen books that are soon to come.

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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, and even hardship. Hill is the author of multiple poetry collections, including, Crossroads, and the award-winning, (No) I am (not) okay. When not creating, Dre is often snuggling with his puppy Jet while watching Marvel movies. Find Dre at @drehillart on all platforms. His website is drehillart.com

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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 plans to read next (when she's done writing!)

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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 Ravenell 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 platform where Black culture, beauty, and storytelling collide. A lifelong lover of music, fashion, and literature, Shirae has built a career at the intersection of creativity and commerce—developing and producing apparel and textiles for some of the most recognizable luxury fashion brands.
Currently serving as the Senior Director of Product Development and Production for a premium lifestyle brand, she thrives in bringing visions to life, working alongside designers, technical teams, and factories to turn concepts into reality. But beyond the boardroom, her passion lies in storytelling—whether through fashion, media, or the written word.
At her core, she is a curator of conversations that matter—especially for Black women carving out space in media, literature, and fashion. Whether amplifying Black romance novels or dissecting cultural moments in Curls in the Hood, Shirae is dedicated to keeping Black stories at the forefront.

In Watching Romance, we talk how Black shows are being cancelled and the need to support and create Black stories. Tati expresses excitement for the new black soap, Beyond the Gates and Paradise with Sterling K Brown.

In Reading Romance, Tati praises Briann Denae's "Talk to Me Nicely" audiobook and their fabulous narrators (Full book coming 2/14).

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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’s present

focus, however, is on longer-form works that provide a broader canvas to paint the

detailed narratives he enjoys composing. Since his initial release, Unacceptable

Behavior: A Thirteen Story Introduction to Storytelling (2018), he has released a

two-book novella series, one holiday-themed novelette, and appeared in Cleis Press’

2022 anthology, The Big Book of Orgasms, Vol. 2.

The contemporary adult fiction and reluctant Black romance author presents his writing

as relatable, unpredictable, sexy, and ever-changing. Just like life. In his own words,

“Black people are not a monolith, and thus neither is my storytelling.” Regardless of

genre, erotica, romance, or something completely different, he writes for two reasons.

To tell an enjoyable story and to convince you to come back for more.

When not writing, the D.C. area native spends his time reading, with his family, and

collaborating with entrepreneurs creatively.

For more information:

www.jsingraham.com

Socials: @TheJsinGraham ( IG, Threads(

We play catch up an dig into all the Heart Topics we missed over the break including Aaron Pierre aka Mufasa, Sheryl Lee Ralph's long distance marriage, and Twitch's widow pens a tell-all.

In Watching Romance, we talk about a few of the holiday movies we enjoyed as well as movies we watched in theater over the break.

In Reading Romance, Tati talks Quardeay's Good Girl, Better Taste novella and her upcoming novel, Losing Sight.Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media

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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

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NB: available in French. English version will be available in December.

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Callie Browning, “Island Christmas”, Barbados (Historical Fiction set during WWII)

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Karifunart, “Lanmou Pou Nwèl”, Martinique

NB: only available in French.

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Kimolisa Mings, “This Christmas”, Antigua & Barbuda

Coming Soon: Rilzy Adams, “Home for Christmas”, Antigua & Barbuda

Follow all these authors on their Instagram/Websites for more info on their work:

Maëlla K. (Guadeloupe), @ladyinsaeng 

Other books: “Love Mwen”, “Viré”, “Evadé” 

Website: myinsaeng.com 

Callie Browning (Barbados), @bajancallie 

Other books: “The Girl with The Hazel Eyes”, “The Vanishing Girls. ”etc Website: calliebrowning.com 

Kimolisa Mings (Antigua & Barbuda), @kimolisa_mings Other books: “His Last Wish”, “Kinky Caribbean”etc 

Website : kimolisamings.com 

Rilzy Adams (Antigua & Barbuda), @rilzywrites 

Other books: “Falling Like A Johnson”series, “Love on the rock”series, “Unexpected Lovers”series etc 

Website : rilzywrites.com 

Karifunart (Martinique), @karifuna94 

Other book : à venir 

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