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When In RomanceStill No Beverly Jenkins Cinematic Universe…Jess and Trisha share adaptation news, highlight books by Native and Indigenous romance authors, and remind listeners to send in their recommendation requests.
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2025-10-271h 03
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance ReadersUnderstanding Urban, Contemporary, and Erotic Black Literature with The Well Read PharmacistIn the bookish space, readers tend to incorrectly categorize Black stories. It’s important that we understand the differences between genres and subgenres of Black literature. Join us for an great conversation with Aniya, known as the Well Read Pharmacist, as we break down the nuanced world of urban fiction, urban romance, Black contemporary romance, and urban erotica.Aniya, also known as The Well Read Pharmacist, is a pharmacist and avid reader from New Orleans, Louisiana. She loves escaping into a good book, especially within the romance and thriller genres!In this episode, we're discussing:...
2025-04-1629 min
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance ReadersCreating Thrilling Shifter Romances that Defy Expectations with Dria AndersenWhat makes a romance novel truly captivating? Join host Alesia Galati as she sits down with bestselling author Dria Andersen to explore the vibrant world of Black paranormal romance, where love, loyalty, and supernatural excitement collide.Dria Andersen is a paranormal author and photographer who draws inspiration from stories and legends. Her passion lies in writing about Black love and exploring the diverse concept of family.In this episode, we're discussing:Writing Journey: Dria began her writing career while pregnant, using self-publishing to bring her stories to lifeRepresentation Matters: Creating stories with predominantly Black...
2025-03-2627 min
Brazenlee ShadeeUnhand Me | Porsha's WolfHi! Hello!
During this episode, Sharonda and Tamia discuss Unhand Me by Grey Huffingon followed by Porsha's Wolf by Dria Andersen. And you know there is always bookish drama to be discussed.
1:35:22 Unhand Me
19:44:72 Porsha's Wolf
34:15:79 EssenceFest Looking a lil Shady in the Light
41:03:00 Let's Get The facts First
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2023-07-0552 min
Brazenlee ShadeeTo Her RescueDuring this episode Sharonda and Taima discuss To Her Rescue by Dria Andersen, a paranormal shifter romance.
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*Sharonda was having mic issues. Please excuse the echo/garbled sound.
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2022-05-2053 min
Love, Essie - The Podcast6 Books Y’all 😂This week I talk about the 6 books I read in a week!!! The Friend Contract and The Alpha Affair by Dria Andersen were shifter romance with bears, panthers and a witch. The Bride Quartet by Nora Roberts which includes Vision in White, Bed of Roses, Savor the Moment and Happy Ever After were contemporary and filled with weddings. Come share your fave Nora Roberts and shifter books on Twitter @molessie and Instagram @essiemv
2021-05-1045 min
Love, Essie - The PodcastShifters!This week I talk about my love of shifter romance! Thanks to #TeamJacob I enjoy wolves, bears, panthers, and more. Nalini’s Silver Silence has Valentin 🐻 and Chasing Savannah and Hers to Call both by Dria Andersen have wonderful fated mates stories!! I also mention Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs and His to Defend by Elena Aitken. If you have any shifter romance recommendations hit me up on Twitter @molessie and Instagram @essiemv
2021-01-2559 min
RomBkPodEp #211“SPIN IT” This week host Danielle continues our Paranormal & Urban Fantasy theme with special guest author Dria Andersen as they highlight the Black indie romance community EP 211 HOST > DANIELLE (she/her) is the voice behind LoveReadListen.com where she writes about her adventures in reading romance, YA, and audiobooks. Danie has a passion for […]
2020-11-231h 03
Bantu Book ReviewEpisode 05: Soul Bonded: A Haven Novel by Dria AndersenThis is a love story and we all need love.
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2018-07-3100 min
TBQ's Book Palace: Romance ChatsWhatcha Reading with TBQ (March 17th, 2018)March 17th, 2018: Things are crazy in romancelandia this week (wait, when aren’t they?!). Racism, crossing boundaries, and publisher closing, oh my! I’m also talking about the books I read – Elizabeth Hoyt and Dria Andersen -- as well as what I'm reading this weekend (Susan Cliff, Talia Hibbert, and Jeaniene Frost). Come tell me about your week and what you’re reading at the moment!
2018-03-1748 min