Season 6, Episode 8: A Caribbean Christmas Story (A collab w/ Tim Tim Bwa Fik!)

Season 6, Episode 8: A Caribbean Christmas Story (A collab w/ Tim Tim Bwa Fik!)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E December 20, 2024 Duration: 1:07:48

Grab your Sorrel and your Black Cake! This special episode of Romance in Colour is in conjunction with Maella K of Tim Tim Bwa Fik! and The Merry Caribbean Christmas Project.

This project features 5 authors from various Caribbean countries, writing Christmas romance in various subgenres, written both English and French.

Featured on the podcast are:


Maëlla K., “Sweet Chérie”, Guadeloupe

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NB: available in French. English version will be available in December.


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Callie Browning, “Island Christmas”, Barbados (Historical Fiction set during WWII)

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Karifunart, “Lanmou Pou Nwèl”, Martinique

NB: only available in French.


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Kimolisa Mings, “This Christmas”, Antigua & Barbuda


Coming Soon: Rilzy Adams, “Home for Christmas”, Antigua & Barbuda


Follow all these authors on their Instagram/Websites for more info on their work:


Maëlla K. (Guadeloupe), @ladyinsaeng 

Other books: “Love Mwen”, “Viré”, “Evadé” 

Website: myinsaeng.com 


Callie Browning (Barbados), @bajancallie 

Other books: “The Girl with The Hazel Eyes”, “The Vanishing Girls. ”etc Website: calliebrowning.com 


Kimolisa Mings (Antigua & Barbuda), @kimolisa_mings Other books: “His Last Wish”, “Kinky Caribbean”etc 

Website : kimolisamings.com 


Rilzy Adams (Antigua & Barbuda), @rilzywrites 

Other books: “Falling Like A Johnson”series, “Love on the rock”series, “Unexpected Lovers”series etc 

Website : rilzywrites.com 


Karifunart (Martinique), @karifuna94 

Other book : à venir 


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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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