Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Tati (TM) Richardson

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 14h

I like listening to the Romance in Colour podcast when it drops on Fridays.

This episode features a fun conversation between @richardwriteson.bsky.social, host, with romance author Aria Daze.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
✍🏾📚💕
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #BlackRomance

Season 7, Episode 3: Take Me Thru There (ft. Aria Daze)

Podcast Episode · Romance in Colour · 10/10/2025 · 58m

podcasts.apple.com

1 2 7

Reposted by Tati (TM) Richardson

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 20d

Great The Lit Library podcast episode featuring author Tati Richardson (@richardwriteson.bsky.social)
on her novels, writing brands, and what’s up next in her romance writing. ✍🏾📚💕

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #TheLitLibrary #RomanceBookSky

Ep. 22: Tati, or T.M. If Ya Nasty

Podcast Episode · The Lit Library · 09/19/2025 · 1h 10m

podcasts.apple.com

2 5

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · 27d

Reminder: TODAY

Come and see Darby Baham and me at vahibooks Virginia Highland Books at 3:30 today for a book signing and author meet! We’re celebrating her newest release, A Risk Worth Taking!! So come on out! #booksky #blackbooksky

1

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Sep 3

I am so excited to join author Darby Baham on her “A Risk Worth Taking” tour at Virginia Highlands Bookstore on Saturday, September 18th at 3:30! Please come out, meet Darby, support her book signing and have a good time! #booksky #blackBookSky

1 5

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Aug 8

Get your V-Day 2026 plans in order! I’ll be at @loveyallbookfest kicking it with the ATL book baes in my hometown! Tickets go on sale TOMORROW! Check out their website site for more information as well as the add-on Friday and Saturday night experience!

Preorder info coming soon…

1

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Aug 8

SteamyLit Con Baes! MeetCute Bookshop will bring you both The Opportunity and Losing Sight to preorder. (Steamy Lit Bookstore will have copies of the special edition The Oath and The Offer on site).

Please pre-order by 9/21 and make sure you put "Pick Up At SteamyLit Con" in your order info!

2 4

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hey yall!! Come and celebrate Independent Bookstore Romance Day on August 9 at @vahibooks as part of the Romance Bookstore Hop! I’m on a panel with the amazing @author.bb.easton @authortrilinapucci and @katmizera It’s going to be a fun time!! Come hear us, buy books, and celebrate love!💕 #booksky

2 3

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Aug 1

Next week I have 3 events happening with some of my fave authors! Come and see me,
Regina and Mazey at our respective events. Also: i have an event on August 9th at 7 pm at Virgina Highland Books. #BookThreads

1

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jul 12

Yep all my glasses are from there :)

1

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hey! You can use my code “TATISPECS” at checkout to get 10% off your entire purchase at Zeelool! Use it on: www.zeelool.com or m.zeelool.com

Glasses Online, Prescription Eyeglasses Affordable | ZEELOOL

Zeelool offers stylish frame glasses online and affordable prescription eyeglasses for women, men and kids, all eyewears with the latest trendy. Buy Now!

www.zeelool.com

2 1

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jul 9

Tell a friend to tell a friend… we’re baaaaaaaackkkk!! See you all in the A next year my babies!! #booksky #blackbooksky

3

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jul 8

So uhm… you all may want to head over to Steamy Lit Bookstore and order the special edition of The Offer. It’s available now! With those shiny silver edges, look how pretty she is!! #booksky. (Link in bio)

1 3 5

Reposted by Tati (TM) Richardson

Chaz Stein @charlottestein.bsky.social · Jul 3

The amount of Black authors that BN is just ~mysteriously~ deciding not to stock, even though libraries, which have don’t have the same corporate mandates, have done so en masse. Anyway, you should pick up books by Amber McBride and Terry J Benton Walker.

3 6 25

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jul 4

Ari and Porter. Two architects who shouldn’t fall for each other but they do!

My first book baby is on sale at all major retailers! Get the E book for $1.99 u til 7/12! #romancebooks #blackauthors #booksky #blackbooksky #blackauthors #romanceauthors

2 3

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jul 3

#booksky #blackbooksky

August 4, 2025
7pm
Eagle Eye Books - Decatur,GA

A purchase of AUGUST LANE from Eagle Eye is your ticket to attend the event and is required.

Please join us as we celebrate the release of Regina Black's AUGUST LANE.
For more info and pre-ordering visit Eagle Eye Bookshop

2

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jun 28

Well damn! Not you all signing up for all the slots for Romance in Colour! JESUS! LMAO! I appreciate that. Now for anyone who wants to sign up but couldn’t, I’ll put you on a wait list in the event someone cancels. #BookSky

3

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jun 27

CALLING ALL BIPOC ROMANCE AUTHORS, CONTENT CREATORS, AND NARRATORS: Season 7 of Romance in Colour is back in September! Please sign up

NOTE: If you have been on the podcast before, do not sign up. I will delete you! Prioritizing new folks only! Thx!
#BookSky
LINK: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Romance in Colour: Podcast/Author BookTok Sign Up Sheet

docs.google.com

4 6

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jun 25

A reminder: Links for SteamyLit Con preorders are in my Bio. There are two separate ones for TM and Tati books. Put “Pick up at Steamy Lit” in the ordering info when checking out!

Must preorder by Sept 21! #booksky #BlackBookSky

linktr.ee/tatiRichards...

1 2

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jun 22

A Bookish Family Affair/ Me and my little family got to meet @blacktopkid.bsky.social at B&N Cumberland. He was so funny and kind! We stan him over here! He has fans of all ages! The smile on my little bit’s face to get her book signed was priceless.

1 2

Reposted by Tati (TM) Richardson

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · Jun 14

Great Romance in Colour podcast episode. ✍🏾📚💕🎧

Love hearing @richardwriteson.bsky.social summarize the Black Romance Book Fest experience!

Romance in Colour streams on all platforms.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

📚💕 #BRBF2025 #BRBF #BlackRomanceBookFest #RomanceBookSky #BlackBookSky

Season 6 Finale: A Black Romance Fest Recap

Podcast Episode · Romance in Colour · 06/13/2025 · 59m

podcasts.apple.com

6 10

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jun 10

SteamyLit Con: preorders will be handled by Meet Cute Bookshop. You’ll be able to get both Losing Sight and The Opportunity ONLY.
SteamyLit will have the special
editions of The Oath and The Offer for purchase.
Please preorder all books by September 21.
Visit meetcutebookshop.com/events/steam...

3

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · Jun 6

My west coast and romance babes, tickets are still available for SteamyLit Con in October 31-Nov 1 In Anaheim and it’s the last one on the west coast!! I’ll be there along with 175 other amazing authors! Get tickets

#booksky

www.universe.com/events/steam...

1 7

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · May 31

Come get all the swag off my table tomorrow!! 2-4 pm #BRBF2025

1 3

Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · May 29

Happy Black Romance Fest Week!. #Brbf

Come and see me at the signings and panels. I love to hug and love to take pics. I’m also cool with a handshake or dap 👊🏾 too! anyway… see you all in 4 days! Eeek!

8 31

Reposted by Tati (TM) Richardson

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · May 24

Morning listening.

Written in Melanin
podcast (@clockhartwrite.bsky.social) featuring interview with @richardwriteson.bsky.social on writing Black romance with characters in their 40s. Really great conversation.🎧📚💕✍🏾

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

#RomanceBookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

Tati Richardson | Losing Sight & Writing Older Protagonists

Podcast Episode · Written In Melanin · 03/12/2025 · 45m

podcasts.apple.com

8 17