Romance Report June 30-July 6, 2019

It’s time for our weekly roundup of tweets from BIPOC, LGBTQIAP+, and/or otherwise underrepresented writers, reviewers, and list curators. If you don’t already, please follow these accounts and be sure to always retweet the original post.

This week marked the 25th anniversary of Beverly Jenkins’s first book, NIGHT SONG. Thank you to the amazing Ms. Bev for paving the way for new generations of authors of color. #JenkinsJuly

This month marks the 25th anniversary of Night Song by @authorMsBev! Her first book, it’s part of a key moment in #RomanceHistory, as Pinnacle’s Arabesque line launched the same month. Never had so many Black romance authors been on the shelves at once. #RomanceHistory pic.twitter.com/zrN3IU8A9R
— Browne Pop Culture Library @ BGSU (@BGSU_PopCultLib) July 2, 2019

Like these thirteen new #BlackRomance releases Girl, Have You Read highlights in this tweet.

That's THIRTEEN new #blackromance releases for you to check out this week! And for more, be sure to visit https://t.co/vOfHvyt3Re! #GHYR
— Girl, Have You Read. (@GirlHaveYouRead) July 3, 2019

And the authors WOC In Romance works tirelessly to promote. If you are a woman of color with an upcoming release, submit your title via the link in this tweet.

Hey authors!!! Want to share your new release with #WOCINR??? Hit up the submissions form on our website!
😀😘💋https://t.co/JTjvHAkNUp pic.twitter.com/V17a5aKTch
— WOCInRomance (@WOCInRomance) June 30, 2019

Rose Ferrao is a graduate student researching for representations of women of color on illustrated romance covers. Please take her survey and help contribute to BIWOC’s (and romance’s!) presence in academia.

🚨 Hello! I’m a Publishing MA student researching the representation of women of colour on illustrated romance novel covers.

Reader response is a huge component, so I'd be very grateful if you took my survey: https://t.co/wOllYI6oIy

It’s anonymous and open to everyone! 🚨
— Rose Ferrao (@TheRoseVieira) July 4, 2019

Jen’s first interview as Kirkus’s romance correspondent is out. Reese Ryan talks with her about her upcoming Harlequin release and why her covers resonate with readers. (P.S. Keep an eye out for expanded romance coverage from Kirkus this summer!)

I interviewed @ReeseRyanWrites for @KirkusReviews and you should all read it. https://t.co/cnlCzgL7ew
— Jen (@JenReadsRomance) July 6, 2019

Pink Heart Society announced the winners of their 2019 Reviewers Choice Awards.

Announcing the winners of the 2019 PHS Reviewers' Choice Awards!

We are delighted that they reflect the diversity in #Romancelandia and will continue to proudly support and promote the talent, creativity and excellence of authors whose stories prove time again that love is love. pic.twitter.com/l4EAOHrVhF
— Pink Heart Society (@pinkhearter) July 3, 2019

Book Jinni is following up their rec list of m/f romance with LGBT rep with a giveaway. Enter before July 15!

For the next two weeks, I will be hosting a giveaway of m/f romances with LGBT rep! The two winners can choose any one of these books in any format.

Rules:
RT and follow me + @minawaheedrom
No giveaway accounts
*unaffiliated*
Ends July 15th! pic.twitter.com/msIL67Yc9F
— Neel ☆ (@bookjinni) June 30, 2019

Ana put out a request for favorite tropes people would like to see with trans characters. Writers: take notes and work your magic!

I need some imagination fodder because my brain doesn't feel very competent these days. Can y'all help? What are some common tropes/stories you like but where you'd like to see more trans people?
— Ana Mardoll (@AnaMardoll) July 1, 2019

Fawda put together a list of her favorite queer books for the end of Pride.

🌈 FAVOURITE QUEER BOOKS THREAD 🌈

I'm going to start with my absolute favourite and go from there! Get your TBRs ready!
— Fadwa ~ فدوى (@wordwoonders) June 29, 2019

We hope you have a wonderful week filled with books and joy!

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