Season 7. Episode 17: Cozy Clappin' (ft. author Nicole Devonne)

Season 7. Episode 17: Cozy Clappin' (ft. author Nicole Devonne)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E June 12, 2026 Duration: 1:03:14

Season 7 is almost a wrap. But before we close out the season, we want to end it on a high note post BRBF with one last author interview. We are excited to welcome, @authornicoledevonne to the podcast. We talk all things romance, her books, and why centering plus sized Black women is important.
About Nicole:
Nicole lives on the West Coast of Florida. She considers herself to be a feral housewife who ensures the three younglings are alive and thriving. You can find her bundled under a blanket with her kindle, reading a spicy romance, or writing her own swoon worthy characters. She writes for the romance lovers who enjoy found family, relatability, kicking their feet and giggling.
When she’s not lost creating a new story, she’s trying new receipes with her husband, whom she loves and is borderline obsessed with, playing mermaids with her littles or sneaking away for thrifting and iced coffees with her teen. She is a self-proclaimed beverage goblin who is easily snackfluenced. Nicole will admit that chicken tenders, caesar salad, and fries are her grumpy moods worst enemy.

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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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