Season 5, Episode 1: Fandoms and FanFic (Ft. Ms. J)

Season 5, Episode 1: Fandoms and FanFic (Ft. Ms. J)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E September 15, 2023 Duration: 1:57:56

Welcome back for another season of Romance in Colour! This week, we are back to our regularly scheduled format. We have a great interview with Ms. J, a fanfic afficianado who explains what fanfic is and the romance to fanfic pipeline.


We talk Hot Topics in Romance,including Steve Harvey and the divorce rumors. In Reading Romance, Tati gives us some Dark Romance picks. And in Watching Romance, we talk Kandi and Todd's The Pass on Peacock



For more info on Ms. J and her own FanFic:

https://t.co/uXnLpVaMcT


And her own work:

"Snap Shot": Ms. J Presents Snap Shot : 2021 Edition https://a.co/d/0i6qP9Z


"Focus": Focus: Sequel to Ms. J Presents Snap Shot https://a.co/d/i4CgKrb



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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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