Season 7: Episode 8: Over the Block (ft. author Turtlberry)

Season 7: Episode 8: Over the Block (ft. author Turtlberry)

Author: Tati R. and Yaki E December 19, 2025 Duration: 1:02:47

We are celebrating the last of 2025 with a great podcast episode with a talented, renaissance woman, author Turtleberry. his Baltimore native is a Renaissance woman: poet, photographer and romance author. We talk about her journey as a romance/women’s fiction author as she embarks on the release of her 43rd book!


About Turtleberry:


Turtleberry is a writer of stories featuring Black women living life and falling in love. She is Baltimore born and bred. She likes to spend her time writing and watching HGTV and football. She also is an avid reader who especially loves Contemporary Black romance.


Visit her website for links to her social media here


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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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