Special Edition Tea: Black Romance Book Fest
May’s newsletter is dedicated to the inaugural Black Romance Book Festival, May 30-June 1 in Atlanta, Georgia
I am so amped and excited that the world of Black Romance is converging on my hometown of ATL for a 3 day festival of all things romance. Narrators, authors and influencers alike will all be in the house, fellowshipping like a big family reunion. Internet friends will meet. Authors will get to swoon over other authors. Creators get to be in their element. Legends will get their flowers. New authors will be discovered by readers. And we are going to have a good ass time!
Below is my schedule with panel descriptions:
Saturday, May 31 2025
Signing
Group 2: 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM - Table #29
Panel(s)
3 PM - 3:50 PM - Phoenix Ballroom
Healing & Mental Health Matters: Addressing Triggering Themes with Sensitivity
Romance can tackle life’s toughest issues with grace and authenticity. This session delves into the thoughtful inclusion of mental health themes, trauma, and healing, exploring how love stories can provide connection, understanding, and hope amid challenging experiences.
Moderator: Wale Okerayi
Authors: Rae Lyse, AE Valdez, Lauren Lacey, Tati Richardson, Danielle Allen
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Panel(s)
11 AM - 11:50 PM - Nashville Meeting Room
More Hearts to Love: Special Ingredients to a 'Why Choose' Romance
Why choose one when you can love many? Dive into the world of polyamorous romances, where authors explore the art of weaving multiple love interests into a single story. Discover how they create complex, layered relationships that challenge norms and celebrate the beauty of expansive love.
Moderator: Doneisha Davis
Authors: Tati Richardson, Shameka S. Erby, Charleigh Harper, Aria Daze, Sherelle Green
Signing
Group 3: 2 PM - 4 PM - Table #19
Preorders for Black Romance Book Fest via Wanderlust Reads are closed. If you pre-ordered or come to get a Secrets Series book signed, I have a little something for you. I will have a TINY stash of books for sale at my table. And I do mean tiny, in case she runs out and only if she runs out. Let me stress..tiny. As in less than 10 copies each of anything. Payment will be taken via PayPal only if she runs out.
There will be swag at my table. A very limited amount of things such as NSWF art prints, bookmarks, buttons, stickers…. So you gotta get the stuff while it’s available!. Cause once it’s gone… it is gone, baby!
Other Tea…
April 19, I was in NYC at the P&T Knitwear Bookstore with The Astigmatism Comedy Podcast. It’s a mix of comedy show, book club, and podcast which was an amazing time. I got to give away copies of the book, take photos and have an amazing Q&A with one of the hosts, and my soror, Isabelle. I hate that I only had 24 hrs but it was cool. Went to the world famous Katz’s Deli. I got to hang also with my good friend from high school too. Next time, I’ll book a full weekend.
The Offer special edition is now available to order as part of the Spring Steam Box. It will ship out in June and individual books will be available shortly after. Order the Spring SteamBox HERE
My publisher, Generous Press, has officially announced the next book in the series. Struck Speechless, book 2 in the Boss Chick Series is coming Spring 2026. Get ready for Jackie and Antonio and shenanigans…
I have two other major projects planned for the year, but I will announce them as soon as they are confirmed. fingers crossed.
That is it for now! See you all in two weeks for the Superbowl of Black Romance! :)
Until next time,
