Tia Williams Talks, Race, Writing Romance, and Ricki Wilde on the Reed, Write, & Create Podcast
On episode 23 of the podcast, my guest is New York Times best-selling author, Tia Williams.
Tia’ Williams’ Ricki Wilde hits shelves on February 6, 2024
Tia is an author of both YA titles and adult fiction. She wrote the bestselling debut novel The Accidental Diva and then penned two young adult novels, It Chicks and Sixteen Candles. Her award-winning novel, The Perfect Find is currently a Netflix movie starring Gabrielle Union. Her next novel, Seven Days in June was a New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, and her new novel, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, will be published by Grand Central on February 6, 2024.
During the episode, Tia gets real about the challenges of writing while Black in the mainstream publishing industry. She speaks openly and honestly about the obstacles she faced getting her second adult novel published, even after the success of her former titles. She tells us what race had to do it, and most importantly, how and why she never gave up on her writing dreams.
In the episode we also cover:
The fun and not so fun parts of writing romance.
How to write a good sex scene.
Why BIPOC writers shouldn’t feel obliged to center trauma in their stories.
It’s a great episode to kick off Season 3, Black History Month, and Valentine’s Day.
You can also listen to the episode on Apple | Spotify| Audible
Learn More about Tia Williams
To learn more about Tia Williams, visit her website, TiaWilliams.net
You can also find Tia on the socials:
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To purchase a copy of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, visit the Reed, Write, & Create Online Bookshop and support independent bookstores.
Win a Free Copy of A Love Song for Ricki Wilde!
If you love a good romance with a twist, then you will really enjoy A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. To be entered in the drawing for the Rick Wilde Giveaway, please do the following:
Write a review of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast on Apple podcasts or Spotify.
Leave a comment on the IG post for this episode - on the RWC account - that says “Ricki Wilde” and the name you used on your Review.
That’s it. You’ll be entered to win. I will select and announce a random winner on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 12noonEST.
You must live in the United States to win.
Good luck!