Season 4, Episode 15: Sisters and Series (ft. author Shameka Erby and Jalessa Jackson aka JalessaReads)

Season 4, Episode 15: Sisters and Series (ft. author Shameka Erby and Jalessa Jackson aka JalessaReads)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E January 27, 2023 Duration: 1:18:47

What does it take to build a successful romance series? Author Shameka Erby tells us all about it. Hailing from Philly, Shameka puts her love and compassion, a product of her nonprofit experience, into building a series of books with lush characters, family dynamics, and juicy plots that you will no doubt devour. FOllow Shamkea on Social Media Here


In our What is BookTok Reading, segment we have book Atlanta book influencer Jaleesa Jackson aka JaleesaReads on TikTok. We talk about the Black indie space and what makes Black indie romance so special. She gives us a host of her recommendations for the hottest Black indie romances that are burning up the TikTok kindles. Follow more on Jaleesa here.


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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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Season 7, Episode 5: Engineered for Love (w/ CM Barnes) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:59
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…
Season 7, Episode 4: Deliberate Mess (ft. Ava Rani) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:29
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 Bil…
Season 7, Episode 3: Take Me Thru There (ft. Aria Daze) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:17
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 he…
Season 7. Episode 2: The Palate Cleanser Peddler (ft. Nina High) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:10
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 univer…
Season 6 Finale: A Black Romance Fest Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:07
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 re…
Season 6, Episode 18: Touch Her and You'll... (ft. Rita Gordon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:20
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…
Season 6. Episode 16: The Filler Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:01
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! Follow Romance in Colour on Social MediaIG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠Twitter…
Season 6, Episode 15: Yap Session w/ Tati and Yaki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:48
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…