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Authors push for more diverse love stories and writers in publishing industry
Manage episode 425408134 series 3382634
Book sales for romance novels reach at least $1.4 billion per year, making it the highest-earning genre of fiction. On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we dive into the importance of having diverse representation in fiction, specifically love stories, and the challenges writers face as it relates to equality and inclusion in publishing. Rose talks with several authors and organizers of local book festivals that aim to highlight Black stories.
Guests include:
Kennedy Ryan, a New York Times bestselling romance novelist
Robinne Lee, author of the book “The Idea of You”
Lauren Lacey, an indie romance author and organizer of the Black Romance Book Fest
Tamika Newhouse, an author and founder of Black Writers Weekend
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Manage episode 425408134 series 3382634
Book sales for romance novels reach at least $1.4 billion per year, making it the highest-earning genre of fiction. On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we dive into the importance of having diverse representation in fiction, specifically love stories, and the challenges writers face as it relates to equality and inclusion in publishing. Rose talks with several authors and organizers of local book festivals that aim to highlight Black stories.
Guests include:
Kennedy Ryan, a New York Times bestselling romance novelist
Robinne Lee, author of the book “The Idea of You”
Lauren Lacey, an indie romance author and organizer of the Black Romance Book Fest
Tamika Newhouse, an author and founder of Black Writers Weekend
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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