Y. M. Nelson | Nerdy Romantics Podcast
@authorymnelson.bsky.social
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 🤓
If you're a romance reader and buy your books on Apple Books, try THE ACCIDENTAL SWIPE, This series has
-jaded lovers in their 40s
--a cinnamon roll hero with a crusty beta edge
--plus size rep
start a new series this year for LESS! On sale for a limited time in the US & CA. #booksky #blackbooksky
-jaded lovers in their 40s
--a cinnamon roll hero with a crusty beta edge
--plus size rep
start a new series this year for LESS! On sale for a limited time in the US & CA. #booksky #blackbooksky
January 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
If you're a romance reader and buy your books on Apple Books, try THE ACCIDENTAL SWIPE, This series has
-jaded lovers in their 40s
--a cinnamon roll hero with a crusty beta edge
--plus size rep
start a new series this year for LESS! On sale for a limited time in the US & CA. #booksky #blackbooksky
-jaded lovers in their 40s
--a cinnamon roll hero with a crusty beta edge
--plus size rep
start a new series this year for LESS! On sale for a limited time in the US & CA. #booksky #blackbooksky
Despite all the bedlam of 2025, I managed to exceed my goal of reading 20 books! These kept me laughing, engaged, and to be honest, sane in a time of utter chaos. Reading really helped my mental health last year. Did you meet your reading goals last year? #booksky #blackbooksky
January 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Despite all the bedlam of 2025, I managed to exceed my goal of reading 20 books! These kept me laughing, engaged, and to be honest, sane in a time of utter chaos. Reading really helped my mental health last year. Did you meet your reading goals last year? #booksky #blackbooksky
Try a new spicy romance series this year by getting THE ACCIDENTAL SWIPE for 99 pennies (do those still exist?) during the FROST & FLAME Stuff your Kindle event. SAVE THE DATE: JAN 23-25! #chicklitreads #frostandflamesyk #frostandflamestuffyourkindle bit.ly/4jH0tTI
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Try a new spicy romance series this year by getting THE ACCIDENTAL SWIPE for 99 pennies (do those still exist?) during the FROST & FLAME Stuff your Kindle event. SAVE THE DATE: JAN 23-25! #chicklitreads #frostandflamesyk #frostandflamestuffyourkindle bit.ly/4jH0tTI
The newest episode of Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2026 is about...2025! But I included a surprise announcement. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get this one as soon as it drops.
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The newest episode of Nerdy Romantics Podcast in 2026 is about...2025! But I included a surprise announcement. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get this one as soon as it drops.
While Jessica Alba had an uphill battle as Sue Storm, Vanessa Kirby was given the opportunity to shine … and she did. Listen to our full 2 part review of The Fantastic Four wherever you get your podcasts. Or see it on YouTube. #fantasticfour #Marvel
December 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
While Jessica Alba had an uphill battle as Sue Storm, Vanessa Kirby was given the opportunity to shine … and she did. Listen to our full 2 part review of The Fantastic Four wherever you get your podcasts. Or see it on YouTube. #fantasticfour #Marvel
We recommend 7 Christmas romances this year for our holiday romance book recs, including the new Christmas romance NOT SO MERRY IN MALDIVES by @miaheintzelmanauthor . Check out our full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Or nerdyromanticspodcast.com/holiday-2025... . #blackbooksky
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We recommend 7 Christmas romances this year for our holiday romance book recs, including the new Christmas romance NOT SO MERRY IN MALDIVES by @miaheintzelmanauthor . Check out our full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Or nerdyromanticspodcast.com/holiday-2025... . #blackbooksky
For those who celebrate: have a wonderful Christmas. If you could get anything, what would you want to find under your Christmas tree this year? #booksky
December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
For those who celebrate: have a wonderful Christmas. If you could get anything, what would you want to find under your Christmas tree this year? #booksky
Reed Richards is an ultimate nerd … who may not always understand social cues. Ahh the perils of being a genius. But he tells the absolute truth, even when it may start conflict. Hear the rest of the show on Nerdy Romantics Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts (see it on YouTube). #marvel
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Reed Richards is an ultimate nerd … who may not always understand social cues. Ahh the perils of being a genius. But he tells the absolute truth, even when it may start conflict. Hear the rest of the show on Nerdy Romantics Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts (see it on YouTube). #marvel
Vanessa Kirby portrayed her character Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps with precision. She was a fierce mama bear, true to the comics, with resounding emotional range, something that often gets overlooked in superhero movies. Check out Nerdy Romantics Podcast for the full episode . #marvel
December 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Vanessa Kirby portrayed her character Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps with precision. She was a fierce mama bear, true to the comics, with resounding emotional range, something that often gets overlooked in superhero movies. Check out Nerdy Romantics Podcast for the full episode . #marvel
Small Business Saturday is a great time to support an indie author. Treat yo’self to a foray into Jason and Fortune’s world by buying small this holiday weekend. *******Use the Bookshop links to support your local independent bookstore. #booksky #blackbooksky ymnelson.com/books
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Small Business Saturday is a great time to support an indie author. Treat yo’self to a foray into Jason and Fortune’s world by buying small this holiday weekend. *******Use the Bookshop links to support your local independent bookstore. #booksky #blackbooksky ymnelson.com/books
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all who celebrate! The mature reader in me is thankful for books that come in various formats. What are you thankful for this year?
November 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all who celebrate! The mature reader in me is thankful for books that come in various formats. What are you thankful for this year?
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!
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
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
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
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...
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/