Season 3, Episode 24: The Nerd Herd (a #WritinginRomance interview ft. Cathy Yardley)

Season 3, Episode 24: The Nerd Herd (a #WritinginRomance interview ft. Cathy Yardley)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E March 25, 2022 Duration: 1:41:18

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.


SPOILER ALERT: In Watching Romance, Yaki and I rave over the first Season of The Gilded Age (HBO) and the shocking season finale as we prepare for the return of Bridgeton (Netflix) March 25. Tati gushes over HBO's new season of the BBC hit Starstruck which premieres March 24. We hype up the programming at Lifetime, including their Seven Deadly Sins movies by Victoria Christopher Murray and Hallmark's upcoming Mahogany movie line up. 

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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There’s a particular comfort in losing yourself in a romantic story, whether it’s on screen or on the page. Romance in Colour is that feeling turned into conversation, hosted by real-life friends Tati R. and Yaki E. Tati, a romance author, and Dr. Yaki, a psychologist, share more than just a friendship-they share a deep, abiding love for romance narratives and a specific lens shaped by their experiences. This podcast lives in the space where their fandom meets thoughtful discussion, breaking down everything from beloved TV movies to trending romance novels. They aren’t just reviewing plots; they’re diving into the emotional mechanics, the cultural touchstones, and the specific joys of seeing stories through a Black Xennial perspective. You’ll hear the easy rapport of two friends who get why a certain trope works or why a character’s journey resonates, blending professional insight with genuine fan enthusiasm. It’s for anyone who believes a perfect afternoon involves a great love story and wants to unpack it with some smart, funny people. Tune in to hear them quench that mutual thirst for romance and hand you the glass, episode by episode.
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