Y. M. Nelson | Nerdy Romantics Podcast
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Author of romance and romantic women's fiction with a nerdy bent. Author of SECRET SECOND CHANCES and THE ACCIDENTAL PROPOSAL. NERDY ROMANTICS PODCAST creator and host. #Trekkie, superhero nerd 🤓
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#Blackbooksky peeps, I'm looking for adult fantasy and romantasy by Black authors with at least 1 Black MC to review for my podcast in 2025. My guest reviewers don't hold back, so rec your best. Https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com
FAVE FALL FLAVORS: What’s the flavor that just speaks fall to you? Let us know in the comments!
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
FAVE FALL FLAVORS: What’s the flavor that just speaks fall to you? Let us know in the comments!
Hear why we thought Thunderbolts* excelled as a great character drama that just happened to have superheroes and explosions in it. We complete our discussion and give this one a rating. Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts.
We rate Thunderbolts* | review, pt.2
What do depression and empathy have to do with Thunderbolts? Y. M. Nelson hosts the second half of the discussion about the movie Thunderbolts* in Marvelled by… She and Jen, Marcie, and Perry discuss the movie's themes of depression, what it means to be expendable, and rate the movie. Perry's Patreon mentioned in this episode: Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : Marketing Thunderbolts* A Greenlit surprise Standout characters in the Thunderbolts* ensemble The Thunderbolts v. Valentina Bob aka The Sentry/The Void and depression Perry clears up some comic book confusion about Sentry…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Hear why we thought Thunderbolts* excelled as a great character drama that just happened to have superheroes and explosions in it. We complete our discussion and give this one a rating. Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts.
Are you an author looking to expand your marketing to being heard (or seen) on podcasts? Then check out The Write Atmosphere’s podcast this week where I share some tips on how authors can pitch - SUCCESSFULLY - to podcasts. Available on most major podcast providers. #authorsky
November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Are you an author looking to expand your marketing to being heard (or seen) on podcasts? Then check out The Write Atmosphere’s podcast this week where I share some tips on how authors can pitch - SUCCESSFULLY - to podcasts. Available on most major podcast providers. #authorsky
Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/ #authorsky
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/ #authorsky
We talk about the problems with marketing this movie, and why people slept on it … and why they will most likely come back, find it, and like it. #marvel #thunderbolts
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We talk about the problems with marketing this movie, and why people slept on it … and why they will most likely come back, find it, and like it. #marvel #thunderbolts
Happy Indie Authors Day! Many BIPOC authors are indie or have some self-pubbed books. Some of your favorites may even have been written by indie authors. Check out some of my fave books that were independently published. #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy Indie Authors Day! Many BIPOC authors are indie or have some self-pubbed books. Some of your favorites may even have been written by indie authors. Check out some of my fave books that were independently published. #booksky
Jen, Perry, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson review the Marvel 2025 summer movie Thunderbolts*. Was it the connector movie we needed? Or the feel-good drama we wanted? Perhaps it was both. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
We didn’t see Thunderbolts* coming | review, pt.1
Jen, Perry, Marcie and host Y. M. Nelson talk about why Thunderbolts* was a great character study in a superhero disguise. Perry's Patreon mentioned in this episode: Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : Perry's Update First thoughts on Thunderbolts*/viewing experience Is this the connector movie we needed? The Reluctant Hero Trope The dramatic side of the movie Family relationships: Yelena and Alexi Marketing and reception of Thunderbolts* Meet some of this episode's guests: Episode Available onmost podcast providers Don't have a podcast provider?Listen to this episode here! Watch the episode on YouTube Episode Transcript back to top Coming soon! 11/14 back to top
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November 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Jen, Perry, Marcie, and host Y. M. Nelson review the Marvel 2025 summer movie Thunderbolts*. Was it the connector movie we needed? Or the feel-good drama we wanted? Perhaps it was both. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
SONG OF THE WEEK: I am Not Okay by Jellyroll This one actually started the Song of the Week idea because at the time it expressed what I felt. Life is life-ing even harder now than then, so this one’s appropriate. #musicsky
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: I am Not Okay by Jellyroll This one actually started the Song of the Week idea because at the time it expressed what I felt. Life is life-ing even harder now than then, so this one’s appropriate. #musicsky
Superman wasn't the only one we loved in this one. The "justice gang" and the staff of the Daily Planet stood out too. We review and give this one a rating in pt. 2 Watch or listen wherever you get podcasts or the link below.
Superman’s gang rocks – James Gunn’s Superman review, pt.2
Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen continue to review and then rate James Gunn's version of Superman. In this episode, we talk about the "Justice Gang" - Mr. Terrific, Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl - Superman's posse, and we talk about the Daily Planet gang - notably Lois, Perry, Jimmy and Steve - Clark Kent's posse. We also give this one a star rating. Did you miss part 1 of this review? Check it out here. We also talk about the Superman in the following previous episodes:
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November 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Superman wasn't the only one we loved in this one. The "justice gang" and the staff of the Daily Planet stood out too. We review and give this one a rating in pt. 2 Watch or listen wherever you get podcasts or the link below.
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Happy Audio Book Release of Farrah Rochon's A Forever Kind of Love
Book Release November 4, 2025
Book Release November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy Audio Book Release of Farrah Rochon's A Forever Kind of Love
Book Release November 4, 2025
Book Release November 4, 2025
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The trope in an IP revival where the beloved couple are now estranged but get back together in the end is so overdone.
And I DEMAND they do it again anyway here.
I will fall for it like a cartoon coyote.
And I DEMAND they do it again anyway here.
I will fall for it like a cartoon coyote.
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The trope in an IP revival where the beloved couple are now estranged but get back together in the end is so overdone.
And I DEMAND they do it again anyway here.
I will fall for it like a cartoon coyote.
And I DEMAND they do it again anyway here.
I will fall for it like a cartoon coyote.
November 1 was National Author's day! Authors educate us, entertain us, and connect us to each other.
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
November 1 was National Author's day! Authors educate us, entertain us, and connect us to each other.
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
We couldn't make this one a non-political review because by definition Superman is a political figure. From inception to the James Gunn movie, Superman's kindness, honesty, and origin has a certain bent. And we discuss it all in our review. Listen or watch here.
Superman was always political – review, pt.1
Host Y. M. Nelson and guests Staci, Perry, and Jen review James Gunn's version of Superman. We went political, we went comic book, we went totally nerdy with this review of the new DCU iteration. This was one lively discussion you can't miss. We talk about the Superman in the following previous episodes: Superman and Lois, part 1-2 Superman and Lois, part 3 Superman, part 4 Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : How excited were we about James Gunn's Superman? A Comic Book Feel - The James Gunn Effect…
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October 30, 2025 at 5:09 AM
We couldn't make this one a non-political review because by definition Superman is a political figure. From inception to the James Gunn movie, Superman's kindness, honesty, and origin has a certain bent. And we discuss it all in our review. Listen or watch here.
Who knew that a YA fantasy would keep us hooked? Hear why Staci and I thought Children of Blood and Bone got such a high rating from us, even though we aren’t YA folks. #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Who knew that a YA fantasy would keep us hooked? Hear why Staci and I thought Children of Blood and Bone got such a high rating from us, even though we aren’t YA folks. #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
What is it about Florida and haunted houses! We feature 2 books with Floridian haunted houses, and some other great romances that say Fall, we’re ready for ya! (BTW: Jen is talking about Eat Pray, Hex by Tara Lush in this clip.) #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/fall-romance...
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What is it about Florida and haunted houses! We feature 2 books with Floridian haunted houses, and some other great romances that say Fall, we’re ready for ya! (BTW: Jen is talking about Eat Pray, Hex by Tara Lush in this clip.) #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/fall-romance...
Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy book with a little politics, world building, and look ahead to what the movie version of this book may entail before we give it a rating. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! or watch on YouTube.
Children of Blood and Bone review, pt.2
Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy book with a little politics, world building, and look ahead to what the movie version of this book may entail. We finish our review with a Goodreads rating. Did you miss part 1 of our review of this wonderful book? Then listen/watch here! Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : When magic means power - The politics of the story The politics of the book - The Author's Note The World of Children of Blood and Bone…
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October 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Staci and host Y. M. Nelson wrap up discussion of this YA fantasy book with a little politics, world building, and look ahead to what the movie version of this book may entail before we give it a rating. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! or watch on YouTube.
Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/
October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/
It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, or maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksky #paranormalromance
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, or maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksky #paranormalromance
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#Romancelandia Houston! Come see me, Brenda Jackson and a crew of other great authors this weekend at the National Black Book Fest. Here's the schedule. nationalblackbookfestival.com/NBBF_2025_Sc...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#Romancelandia Houston! Come see me, Brenda Jackson and a crew of other great authors this weekend at the National Black Book Fest. Here's the schedule. nationalblackbookfestival.com/NBBF_2025_Sc...
When we read Children of Blood and Bone we were surprised (not really) by the fact that we’re exposed to so little African folklore in America, even though it’s our ancestry and culture. #blackbooksy #booksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
When we read Children of Blood and Bone we were surprised (not really) by the fact that we’re exposed to so little African folklore in America, even though it’s our ancestry and culture. #blackbooksy #booksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
SONG OF THE WEEK: Back stabbers by The O’Jays A lot of people felt that they’ve been stabbed in the back by whatever powers that be trying to silence opinions they don’t like, steal inventions they’ve made, & vilify them when they are the villains. This is the sentiment of a lot of folks right now.
October 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: Back stabbers by The O’Jays A lot of people felt that they’ve been stabbed in the back by whatever powers that be trying to silence opinions they don’t like, steal inventions they’ve made, & vilify them when they are the villains. This is the sentiment of a lot of folks right now.
Y. M. Nelson and guest Staci discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. (SPOILER review). Watch or Listen here!
Children of Blood and Bone review, pt.1
In this review, Staci and host Y. M. Nelson discuss YA fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone, book 1 of its series. As of the recording, a movie will be released adapted from the book in 2026. We discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy by Tomi Adeyemi. Topics Discussed (Click to jump to transcript's section) : First impressions of the book The lack of African folklore in American culture Zelie and the heroine's journey Racism and Colorism in Children of Blood and Bone…
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October 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Y. M. Nelson and guest Staci discuss the folklore, the appeal, and the plot of the best selling fantasy Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. (SPOILER review). Watch or Listen here!