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Liquor TalkEp 336: Staying Positive Despite Adversity Feat Never Gave Denied PodcastWith everything that is going on in the world today it is so hard to remain positive in spite of all the shortcomings especially as people who produce content. Remain positive and take some shots of liquor when needed. On this episode of Liquor Talk Vic welcomes welcomes Anukkah Laquette, the host of the 'Never Gave Denied' podcast. They discuss the inspiration behind Anukkah's podcast, the importance of promoting positivity and small businesses, and the lessons learned in the podcasting journey. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of relationships, the impact of organizations, and the significance of setting b...
2025-06-2559 min
Culture LitLove, Power and Black Royalty: An Interview with LaQuette, Author of Royal Bride DemandJoin host Octavia Marie as she welcomes award-winning romance author LaQuette to discuss her latest book, 'Royal Bride Demand.' Dive into black love, legacy, sisterhood, and the balance of modern and royal life through the eyes of a Brooklyn billionaire. LaQuette shares her journey from indie to traditional publishing, creating complex black characters, and navigating the publishing world as a black woman. This episode is packed with insights into her writing process, personal experiences, and a fresh perspective on black joy in romance. Don't miss the chance to grab your copy of 'Royal Bride Demand' and join the...
2025-04-301h 17
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleSpring 2025 New Releases: Teasing Your TBRIt's our quarterly discoverabilibuddy episode! Get your TBR piles structurally sound and exercise that preorder clicking finger, because here are nearly 50 books coming out in the next three months that we're excited to read! Eric said next time we have to split it into two if we're going to keep talking about what's coming for hours... In the meantime, we're ungovernable! Tell us about the books you're waiting for...and if you're a romance novelist and have a book coming this year, please head over and fill out our handy Google form to let us know!If...
2025-04-021h 56Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleHear Me Out: New Year's Eve 2024It's New Year's Eve, and we're ringing it in with our standard silliness, this year with brilliantly funny duo Adriana Herrera and Nikki Payne, playing the current internet sensation game, Hear Me Out, where we share the people, illustrations, and vibes that can get it in our respective corners of the world. While there is no specific call for headphones in on this episode, you may choose to wear them to save yourself having to explain what exactly you're listening to!If you are looking for something a bit more headphones in, you should try...
2024-12-313h 07
SHAPIRO'S : Rooted in American CraftSHAPIRO'S: Rooted in American Craft - meet Clock Artist Leonie LacouetteIn this compelling episode of SHAPIRO'S: Rooted in American Craft, hosts Matt and Alena sit down with the remarkable clockmaker Leonie Laquette. Journey with us as Leonie shares her unique path from the world of art and design to the intricate realm of clockmaking. Discover how her artistic background shapes her approach to creating functional art, and delve into the vital role of relationships within the craft community. Leonie also opens up about the challenges she faces in designing timepieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of American...
2024-09-1236 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleS06.16: Happy New Year: Breeding Kink with Mila FinelliIt’s New Years Eve, and that means tackling some of the more headphones-in stuff in the Romance Pool, we don’t make the rules. Ok. We kind of make the rules, and this is the New Years Eve service we provide. Today, we’re talking breeding kink in romance with one of our faves, Joanna Shupe! She’s here in disguise though, as Mila Finelli, author of absolutely fire mafia romances, including her latest, Mafia Virgin, which features this particular trope and is a full on delight. As usual, we start out giggling and then get serious...
2024-01-011h 36
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastSecret Heir for Christmas (Boobsmas #12)The Novel: Secret Heir for ChristmasThe Author: LaQuetteThe Guest: Bree, co-host of The Categorically Romance PodcastThe Synopsis:This holiday, will the man next door tempt him with a second chance?Actor Carter Jiménez lived a glamorous life until he lost his wife to the dark side of fame. Now he’ll protect his young daughter by avoiding celebrity at all costs. Then his seemingly understated neighbor, Stephan Devereaux-Smith, tempts his still-wounded heart. Is this Carter’s second chance at love...
2023-12-2559 min
Romance in ColourTHE BUILD UP SPECIAL EPISODE 2: (w/ author LaQuette)This week we are celebrating the release of Tati Richardson's debut, The Build Up, with several guest hosts joining us to interview our podcast co-host. Our last guest host for release day, author LaQuette, award-winning romance author and former RWA president and friend to the podcast. You can find LaQuette everywhere on the internet under her name. All info is on her website.
Follow Tati Richardson on social media and pick up her debut, The Build Up, here
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2023-03-281h 13
Living Room Wisdom#37 Living Room Wisdom | Season 4 | Episode 2 | Guest: Laquette Padgett, Influencer and Life CoachLaquette Padgett, aka Kute Koach, is a lover of Christ, a social media influencer, a life coach and motivational speaker, an activist for my community, and a mother.
The podcast talks about:
· How did she start her coaching and speaking?
· Her passion for helping people?
· Her stand on Black men wanting to see black women in their joy?
“And as challenging as that may be because it sounds so simple, but it's challenging to remove yourself and isolate yourself for a moment just to th...
2023-01-1020 min
FMKlit Pod71. Mobsters!Nothing's sexier than a little danger. Except maybe danger coupled with some fantastic organizational skills, which is why today we're doing Mobsters! For this criminally sexy episode, we read "Bedding the Enemy" by LaQuette and "Steel Hearts (Brothers in Blue Book 1)" by Jason Collins. Our felonious hosts discuss the most complicated route to get in someone's pants, that there needs to be more face sitting, and that Claire knows an awful lot about the mafia...
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2022-07-201h 39
Romance in ColourSeason 3. Episode 2.5 #WritingInColour September Double Dose: (part 2) w/ Author LaQuetteThis second installment in our monthly #WritinginColour series features the one and only LaQuette. Not only is LaQuette a prolific writer who centers Black, queer, multicultural, and plus-sized characters, she is also a changemaker who is leading the way with a new vision and purpose of the RWA (Romance Writers of America). We talk about some of her earlier works; her work with RWA and her two brand new offerings for Harlequin Desire (her very first with the line) and what it means to her.
Warning: You will hear Tati fangirling her heart out! (LOL)
2021-09-241h 11
Y'all, This Book2. Ep. 2: It’s Not Always Whips and RosesIn this episode, Dory and Lisa discuss sexy alphas, cowboys, bondage, and ruthless casino owners. They also touch on cozy mysteries, romance subgenres they just can’t get into, and the things that are making them Happy for Now. There’s even some Olympic talk thrown in. Listen now!
Books mentioned in this episode: Hot Under His Collar by Andie J. Christopher, the Ice Planet Barbarians series by Ruby Dixon, the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole, Jackson by LaQuette, The Bookshop Murder by Merryn Allingham, the Cowboys of California and the Beards & Bondage series by Rebekah...
2021-07-301h 18
Black Romance PodcastLaQuetteBest-selling writer LaQuette joins Julie to discuss her successful writing career, which began with the 2013 publication of her first book, My Beginning. They discuss how she came to write and publish romance, her role as the current President of the Romance Writers of America, her publishing company Brooklyn Girl Ink, and her books Jackson and Bedding the Enemy. LaQuette is a 2021 Vivian award finalist for her book titled Under His Protection. This award-winning writer has received the 2016 Author of the Year Golden Apple Award and the 2016 Write Touch Readers Award Creator and Producer of the Bla...
2021-06-021h 10
Brown Book SeriesAward Winning and Bestselling Author LaQuette _ S2 EP6Brown Book Series sits down with Award Winning and Bestselling Author LaQuette to discuss her latest release Jackson, her new position at RWA, Let's Talk About Sex workshop and more. All in the name of Romance...Connect with LaQuette: https://www.laquette.comSubscribe NOW to The Brown Book Series https://www.youtube.com/c/BrownBookSe...Connect with Brown Book Series hosted by Shay Baby onlineVisit the Brown Book Series WEBSITE: http://www.brownbookseries.comFollow Brown Book Series: http://Twitter.com/BrownBookSeriesLike Brown Book Series: https://Facebook.com/Brown...
2021-05-121h 00
Feel This Unforgettable Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Jackson by LaquettePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512685to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jackson
Series: #1 of Restoration Ranch
Author: Laquette
Narrator: Eboni Flowers
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 22, 2021
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She needs a m...
2021-04-2211h 01Absorb This Captivating Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Jackson by LaquettePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512685to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jackson
Series: #1 of Restoration Ranch
Author: Laquette
Narrator: Eboni Flowers
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 22, 2021
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She needs a m...
2021-04-2211h 01Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, HistoricalJackson by LaquettePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512685to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jackson
Series: #1 of Restoration Ranch
Author: Laquette
Narrator: Eboni Flowers
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 22, 2021
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She needs a m...
2021-04-2211h 01
Discover the Best Audio Stories in Romance, HistoricalJackson by LaquettePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512685 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jackson Series: #1 of Restoration Ranch Author: Laquette Narrator: Eboni Flowers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 1 minute Release date: April 22, 2021 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She nee...
2021-04-2203 minUnlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernJackson by LaquettePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512685to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Jackson
Series: #1 of Restoration Ranch
Author: Laquette
Narrator: Eboni Flowers
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 1 minute
Release date: April 22, 2021
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She needs a m...
2021-04-2211h 01
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernJackson by LaquettePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512685 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Jackson Series: #1 of Restoration Ranch Author: Laquette Narrator: Eboni Flowers Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 1 minute Release date: April 22, 2021 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She nee...
2021-04-2203 min
Romance in ColourThe IG Live Galentine''s SpecialLive from Instagram, Yaki and Tati host a Galentine's Day Special with all their followers and friends!! We talk about all the ways that our girlfriends are special to us and how sisterhood can often be the best type of romance!
In this week's episode, we break down what we talked about last week. In Hot Romance Topics, we cover the controversy with TI and Tiny, Karrueche's break up w/ Victor Cruz, Ochocinco and his Baby Mama "picker".
In this week's Watching Romance, we give a review of Malcolm and Marie (Netflix) wi...
2021-02-1259 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleJessa Kane New Year's Eve ExtravaganzaWELCOME 2021!As is customary on Fated Mates, we’re releasing a special New Year’s Eve episode that requires headphones if you’re in mixed company! We brought some of our most favorite people together for a very special crossover episode of Fated Mates and Andie J. Christopher’s Instagram TV Juggernaut: Drunk Romance History, during which we drink a delightful mix of alcohol and talk about a delightful mix of erotic romance by the queen of the quick and dirty novella—Jessa Kane. We’re talking priests and daddy kink, mafia hitmen, billionaires, husky heroes, step...
2021-01-011h 27
Reader's Entertainment RadioBook Lights radio with Lisa Kessler presents Author LaQuetteLaQuette is a romance author of bold, provocative love stories featuring multicultural characters. Her writing style brings intellect to the drama. She often crafts emotionally epic, fantastical tales that are deeply pigmented by reality's paintbrush. Her novels are filled with a unique mixture of savvy, sarcastic, brazen, and unapologetically sexy characters who are confident in their right to appear on the page.
This bestselling Romance Author is the 2016 Author of the Year Golden Apple Award Winner, 2015 Swirl Awards Bronze Winner in Romantic Suspense, and 2015 Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award Finalist in Erotic Romance. LaQuette—a native of Brooklyn, New York—spen...
2020-09-2131 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleSummer Reads: The "Sarah Was Right" EditionWe’ve been gone for many weeks, as you know, and during that time we read a whole lot of books. In this, our first interstitial of Season Three, we’ll talk about some of those books…and also Jen will spend some really important time confirming that Sarah is, in fact, right. About everything. That’s canon now.Next week, we’ll read Fifty Shades of Grey. We'll talk fan fiction, Christian Grey, 1st person POV, billionaires, the early 2010s, why the book mobilized so many readers, why it made so many others angry, and what we talk ab...
2020-08-2659 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse043. Fantasy in RomanceFantasy in romance with romance novel experts LaQuette, Felicia Grossman, and Jessica Van Slooten. My guests interpreted this theme a bit differently than I thought they would, and it's a delight to see a common thread emerge in their book recommendations.The Quarantine Romance Book Club is a 10-episode mini-series of short, casual conversations with romance experts.Stay safe, stay calm, and keep reading romance.-Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Email: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.com58 Romance Novellas For A Quick Hit of...
2020-05-2327 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse040. Enemies in RomanceEnemies in romance with romance novel experts LaQuette, Katee Robert, and Ruby Lang. Why do we love the hate in romance?Stay safe, stay calm, and keep reading romance.-Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter listWebsiteTwitterInstagramEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comSign up for the Shelf Love newsletter for bonus content!GuestsKatee RobertTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website | Bookbub | Buy A Worthy Opponent by Katee RobertLaQuetteTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website | Amazon | Buy Bedding the Enemy by LaQuetteRuby LangTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website | Amazon | Buy...
2020-05-0926 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse036. Parenthood in RomanceParenthood in romance with romance novel experts LaQuette, Felicia Grossman, and Jessica Van Slooten. It's all about choice, my friends.The Quarantine Romance Book Club is a 10-episode mini-series of short, casual conversations with romance experts, who are here to spread the joy of romance novels so that we can all stay home and NOT spread the Coronavirus.Stay safe, stay calm, and keep reading romance.--Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter listWebsiteTwitterInstagramEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comSign up for the Shelf Love newsletter for bonus content!
2020-04-1427 min
Shelf Love: Romance Novel Discourse034. Fate vs. Free WillDecameron Quarantine Romance Book Club: part 3 of a 10-episode mini-series of short, casual conversations with romance experts, who are here to spread the joy of romance novels so that we can all stay home and NOT spread the Coronavirus.Tonight’s theme is Fate vs. Free Will and my guests are romance novel experts LaQuette, Katee Robert, and Ruby Lang.Stay safe, stay calm, and keep reading romance.-Shelf Love:Sign up for the email newsletter listWebsiteTwitterInstagramEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comSign up for the Shelf Love newsletter for bo...
2020-04-0429 min
Fearless Fiction with Bernadette WalshInterview with LaQuetteBernadette Walsh interviews LaQuette, a romance author of bold, provocative love stories featuring multi-cultural characters. A Brooklyn, New York native, LaQuette is a bestselling romance author and her awards include the 2016 Author of the Year Golden Apple Award. Her titles include Under His Protection and the Queens of Kings
2020-03-2953 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleQuick and Dirty RomanceIt’s February and it’s winter and it’s grey and dark and we’re all just looking for some books that are quick, dirty and delicious. Or, at least, Sarah & Jen are. If you are, too, this is the week for you!We love having you with us! — subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and like/review the podcast if you’re so inclined!Next week, we’re reading the Queen of Dirty Talk! Sarah and Jen both love Tessa Bailey — so we’ll be talking about our two favorites of her books, Asking for Trouble...
2020-02-1956 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleIndigo: Ride the Beverly Jenkins TrainGet ready for Hester, one of Sarah’s favorite heroines of all time — and Beverly Jenkins’s Indigo, which Jen just read for the first time! We’re talking historical romance, the way romances feel important, sex and intimacy, and all the reasons why everyone should read Beverly Jenkins right now. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcasting platform — and while you’re there, please leave us a like or a review!Next week, it’s the second half of our book recommendation, stump Sarah & Jen AMA. The following week we’ll release a...
2019-12-111h 12
Journeys of RomanceEpisode 38: LaQuetteJess talks to LaQuette about the relationship between soaps and romance, the unique challenges of writing a multiple book arc for a couple, how white authors can help in the diversity fight too, her own hybrid path and how she balances everything.
2019-05-071h 01
Women On WordsWomen On Words Interview with Bestselling Author LaQuetteJoin Women On Words for a candid conversation with romance author and educator LaQuette
2019-04-1944 minWomen On WordsWOW Interview with Author LaQuetteAuthor LaQuette talks with Women on Words' Siera London & Xyla Turner about her career, world, literary industry and upcoming projects. She is also the President of the New York City Chapter of Romance Writers of America. LaQuette is a romance author of bold, provocative love stories featuring multicultural characters. Her writing style brings intellect to the drama. She often crafts emotionally epic, fantastical tales that are deeply pigmented by reality's paintbrush. Her novels are filled with a unique mixture of savvy, sarcastic, brazen, and unapologetically sexy characters who are confident in their right to appear on the page.
2018-06-0643 min
Writing Publishing MarketingCandy O'Donnell Presents: Lexie Craig and LaQuetteCandy O'Donnell has been interviewing authors for over 4 years and loves to ask the interesting questions about what encouraged them to write. She is also a published author and was picked up by two publishing houses in 2015: Kingsnake Pub. and Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Pub. LaQuette: Romance Author Living & Loving The Written Word A native of Brooklyn, New York, LaQuette spends her time catering to her three distinct personalities: Wife, Mother, and Educator. Writing: her escape from everyday madness has always been a friend and comforter. She loves writing and devouring romance novels. Although she possesses a graduate degree in...
2015-01-0458 min
2014-11-0757 min
Jerry Royce Live - WorldwideFRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! ON POWER21 JUNE 2014EPISODE 97 ON JERRY ROYCE LIVE! WITHAUTHORS LA QUETTE (romance) AND RA'MONE (erotica) CO-HOSTSRA'MONE - District 69: The Crimson EditionKace Books, LLC. presents my 1st novel District 69: The Crimson Edition....A BOLD, STEAMY, & UNPREDICTABLE page turner w/something for everyone! Pain, heartache, secrets, and tragedy from the past bring them together, and then fight to tear them apart. Is new love strong enough to give them the fresh beginning they both need, or is this simply the beginning of their end?"This is a book for everyone! Not just male...
2014-06-2851 min
Jerry Royce Live - WorldwideLAQUETTE ON THE JERRY ROYCE SHOWEPISODE 62First-time Romance Author, LaQuette tells us how much she loves her new fans, and how she's touring this summer to meet them.A native of Brooklyn, New York, LaQuette spends her time catering to her three distinct personalities: Wife, Mother, and Healthcare Provider. Writing: her escape from the everyday, has always been a friend and comforter. She loves writing and devouring romance novels. Although she possesses a Masters degree in English Lit, she'd forego Shakespeare any day to read something hot, lusty, and romantic.About the Book!Genesis Lawrence left her home and...
2014-05-2043 min