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Well... it's time to say goodbye to season 7. We take a look back at our season, the interviews we loved and Tati's experience at BRBF 2026. We allso talk abotu what we are looking forward to in 2027 for season 8. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠⁠@RomanceInColour⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠ Follow Terri on IG ⁠@Author_Terri_Ley⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

Season 7 is almost a wrap. But before we close out the season, we want to end it on a high note post BRBF with one last author interview. We are excited to welcome, @authornicoledevonne to the podcast. We talk all things romance, her books, and why centering plus sized Black women is important. About Nicole: Nicole lives on the West Coast of Florida. She considers herself to be a feral housewife who ensures the three younglings are alive and thriving. You can find her bundled under a blanket with her kindle, reading a spicy romance, or writing her own swoon worthy characters. She writes for the romance lovers who enjoy found family, relatability, kicking their feet and giggling. When she’s not lost creating a new story, she’s trying new receipes with her husband, whom she loves and is borderline obsessed with, playing mermaids with her littles or sneaking away for thrifting and iced coffees with her teen. She is a self-proclaimed beverage goblin who is easily snackfluenced. Nicole will admit that chicken tenders, caesar salad, and fries are her grumpy moods worst enemy. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠⁠@RomanceInColour⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠ Follow Terri on IG ⁠@Author_Terri_Ley⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

We know, we know... we've been gone for a minute but trust me we had legit excuses. Life has been life-ing. But we are excited to give you a pre- BRBF podcast with @author_karmenscott . A talented author of romance, we discuss her growing catalog and how she creates dynamic, compelling characters.About Karmen:Karmen Scott, a wife and mother of two, is a native of Augusta, Georgia. She received her high school diploma from Lucy Craft Laney High School in 2014 and her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Brenau University in 2020. However, Karmen’s first love is writing, which she has pursued since she learned to create stories.Karmen attended Georgia Gwinnett College from 2014 to 2017, where she wrote her very first novel, Inexperienced, during her freshman year. She is now the published author of ten books, including one complete series and one that is currently ongoing. When she’s not writing and creating universes, she’s working on art or spending time with her family as “Bae” and “Mommy”. Although she wears many hats, writing will always be her passion. She is also the founder of Child of Purpose, LLC, and has a blog where she writes inspirational pieces to encourage her followers. Karmen hopes to continue her journey as a writer and published author in the years to come. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠⁠@RomanceInColour⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠ Follow Terri on IG ⁠@Author_Terri_Ley⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

Sports and romance go hand in hand! In this episode, Terry and Tati talk to author Brittany Arreguin about her love of sports and how that translates to her series of sports romance. Also... is there a sport she is dying to write about? (hint: it's badminton! LOL) About Brittany: Brittany Arreguin (she/her) is an Asian-American romance author born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She loves to write sport romances featuring characters who share her cultural identity. She has written books featuring hockey, esports, and baseball, and is always fascinated about what sport to write next. She works full time in experiential marketing and lives with her husband and two cats. Her upcoming novel, The Albatross, is a golf romance expected to release in June of this year. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG  Twitter/X Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠ Follow Terri on IG  Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here

ey everyone!! It's our last podcast before our Spring Break! This week, we are excited to have Cyan Bleu @cyanbleu_thepenpusha author of gripping, urban romannce join our podcast to talk about her craft and books. About Cyan: Cyan Bleu is a Florida native raised in Houston Texas and residing in the DMV area. Her passion for reading began at an early age, allowing her to consume two to three books per week. As her enthusiasm for literature grew, she developed an interest in writing poetry, which she performed at various poetry venues around Houston. This experience has led her to author novels and short stories. Cyan Bleu is a fearless voice in urban romance, crafting stories that live and breathe through complex characters, raw emotion, and the unapologetic truths of the streets. With a style that blends cinematic drama with soulful grit, Cyan’s work explores the intersection of love, loyalty, and survival in a world where nothing is promised, but everything is earned. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠⁠@RomanceInColour⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram ⁠@OurNycHome⁠ Follow Terri on IG ⁠@Author_Terri_Ley⁠ Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

Hey folks! No guests today. Just Terri and Tati talking about a very lackluster Black History Month in the bookish space and our general dissapointment with the new DEI cutbacks which seem to be affecting Black visibility. In Reading Romance, Tati and Terri give some of their faves from JahQuel J and Xio Axelrod. In Watching Romance, Tati talks Bridgerton and Terri gushes about the return of The Gilded Age. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Terri on IG @Author_Terri_Ley Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

This week on Romance in Colour, Terri and Tati take a walk in the paranormal side with author Dani M Ward @danim.ward We talkj world building, paranomral themes, and what it takes to craft Black people at the center of it all.About Dani:Dani M. Ward is a captivating author who delves into the mysterious realms of the paranormal, weaving intricate tales that blur the lines between the known and the unknown. With a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Dani brings a unique perspective to her storytelling. Drawing upon her academic background, she creates rich, immersive worlds filled with vivid characters and haunting narratives.Balancing her creative pursuits with family life, Dani is a devoted mother of two who often finds inspiration in the everyday magic of parenting. When she's not engrossed in her writing, she savors the finer things in life: indulging in a glass of wine, exploring gourmet cuisines, or seeking out hidden culinary gems.Through her work, Dani invites readers on a journey into the paranormal, where they can explore the unexplainable while enjoying the best smut. With each page turn, she melds her passions, captivating her audience with stories that linger long after the last chapter. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Terri Ley at her Instagram @Author_Terri_Ley Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

Back this week with my co-host @author_terri_ley and our guest, Canadian-Caribbean author Lindo Forbes. @lindoforbes SHe writes lush, complicated characters with heart and love.About Lindo:Lindo Forbes is a first gen Canadian of Caribbean-Latine descent which means shespeaks enough French to not disgrace herself when she visits Montreal but not enoughSpanish to please her abuela. She happily holds grudges against fictionalcharacters, and has fully embraced her role as Indulgent Wine Aunt. Her contemporaryromances are a love letter to her hometown of Toronto. To learn more about Lindo visit: LindoForbes.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠ Follow Terri Ley on her Instagram  ⁠@author_terri_ley⁠

Hey you all! The podcast is back this week and we are introducing you all to one of our newest co-hosts, author Terri Ley! Terri is a talented author and creative in KY who loves all things romance.About Terri:I come from quiet noise, fans beating generating wind on sticky summer days. Notes of magnolias, roses, tulips, lilies scent the air with the aromas of good home cooking settling into my belly. Thick heavy scratch blankets scented with nicotine and a nap so readily conjured for a peaceful rest.Website: www.TerriLey.com

The podcast is back from our extended holiday break! And we are so excited to bring in 2026 with author @jbvampleAbout JB:J.B. Vample is an author who fell in love with the written word at a young age. While in her final year of high school, she came up with the concept of her new adult fiction series The College Life Series. After years of writing only for herself, J.B. published her debut novel College Life 101: Freshman Orientation in 2015. She has since written and published the other eight installments of TCLS and in 2022, she released her novel Right as Reign. Which was her first standalone, and debut into the romance genre. Her latest romance novel Unlike Before was released in 2024. Currently residing in Philadelphia, J.B. continues to write while managing her career as an indie author. For more info, visit her website. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

We are celebrating the last of 2025 with a great podcast episode with a talented, renaissance woman, author Turtleberry. his Baltimore native is a Renaissance woman: poet, photographer and romance author. We talk about her journey as a romance/women’s fiction author as she embarks on the release of her 43rd book! About Turtleberry: Turtleberry is a writer of stories featuring Black women living life and falling in love. She is Baltimore born and bred. She likes to spend her time writing and watching HGTV and football. She also is an avid reader who especially loves Contemporary Black romance. Visit her website for links to her social media here Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

We are back from the Thanksgiving break, heading solidly into holiday season with some sunshine from north of the border. We are excited to have @authorlilysflowers on the podcast. This Canadian-East African talent is giving us raw, real and courageous romance. We talk writing, culture and what she wants romance to be.About Lily:Lily S. Flowers writes Black romance that sinks its teeth into love, healing, and desire. Her stories center Black women finding tenderness, enthusiastic pleasure, and possibility in worlds that honor them. A lifelong lover of books, she weaves sensory-rich prose, ethical intimacy, and emotional depth across the stories she weaves. When she isn’t writing, she’s reading, parenting a fiercely curious child with her love, and building community in the indie author world. She believes in love with accountability, joy without apology, and stories that let Black women take up all the space they deserve. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

We are almost at our holiday break! We are so glad to head into the festive season with author Kimmie Ferrell. We talk romance, emotions, pushing through obstacles and a strong communitty that keeps her grounded. About Kimmie: Born and raised in the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC, Kimmie Ferrell has enjoyed reading romance novels since the age of thirteen when she was gifted an enormous box of Harlequin and Silhouette novels from her late mother. Her passion for reading grew after discovering BET Arabesque novels at her local library. But it wasn’t until high school when Kimmie tried (and failed) to write her very first story. However, her love of writing would not be deterred, and in 2015, she was a Top Ten finalist for Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write contest. Kimmie crafts sensual and sweet contemporary romance stories featuring relatable characters dealing with real-world scenarios in the pursuit for the often-thought-as-elusive happily ever after. For more information and how to purchase her books, visit Kimmie's IG. Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

This week, we are honored to have author C.M. Barnes @thewritebarnes join Tati on the podcast. She's a wife, mom and engineer who is crafting hot romance and an even hotter series with her Winston Hills trilogy. About C.M.:C.M. Barnes is a Black and urban romance and erotica author with a voice as bold as it is tender. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, she brings both heart and heat to the page through vivid storytelling and emotionally charged narratives. With a background in civil engineering, C.M. crafts her stories with precision—laying the groundwork for characters who reflect the resilience, complexity, and beauty of Black love.Her writing is inspired by a deep belief that Black women deserve love, happiness, and devotion without having to suffer for it. Her stories celebrate joy, sensuality, and emotional honesty, making space for Black women to be cherished exactly as they are.When she’s not writing or reading voraciously, C.M. enjoys building intricate LEGO sets and spending quality time with her two children, diving into the things they love most. For more, visit her website: www.thewritebarnes.com Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠

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 Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her books here, ⁠here⁠