Season 6, Episode 7: A Month of Sundays (ft. Jade Olivia)

Season 6, Episode 7: A Month of Sundays (ft. Jade Olivia)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E December 6, 2024 Duration: 1:45:29

We are back! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! It's the start of the holiday season and we are in full swing!


Our author interview is with indie debut author Jade Olivia. We talk to this Philly native about her inspiration for writing, her process and the characters of her debut A Month of Sundays.

About Jade:  Jade Olivia is a Pennsylvania-based author with a passion for weaving stories that explore love and the human experiences that shape us. Her debut novel, "A Month of Sundays" is a captivating friends-to-lovers romance of finding love when it’s least expected. When not crafting worlds on paper, Jade enjoys traveling, finding new restaurants, and spending time with her family.


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In Watching Romance, we do a recap of all the holiday movies that we watch, including the ensemble cast BeBe Winans' We Three Kinds lead by cutie-in-glasses, Jamie Callica (LOL). and give you a run down on what's to come in the next couple of weeks.


In Reading Romance, Tati recaps her thanksgiving reads which were both "naughty". Naughty by Nature by Arya Brooks and Naughty and Leaked by A. Blossom. Both part of the Naughty November book series presented by B. Love Productions. Tati also fills .us in on her books, including her newest novelette, Real Girls Get Down


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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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