Season 6, Episode 13: Grown Folks Romance (ft. Reese Ryan)

Season 6, Episode 13: Grown Folks Romance (ft. Reese Ryan)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E March 21, 2025 Duration: 2:13:16

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.

 

Follow Reese's social media and links on her website:ReeseRyan.com


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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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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