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

Book sales for romance novels&nbsp;reach at least $1.4 billion per year, making it the highest-earning genre of fiction.&nbsp;On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott,"&nbsp;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&nbsp;several&nbsp;authors and organizers of local book festivals that&nbsp;aim to highlight Black stories.&nbsp;Guests include:&nbsp;<a href="https://kennedyryanwrites.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kennedy Ryan</a>, a New York Times bestselling romance novelist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.robinnelee.com/bio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Robinne Lee,</a>&nbsp;author of the book “The Idea of You”&nbsp;<a href="https://blackromancebookfest.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lauren Lacey</a>, an indie romance author and organizer of the&nbsp;<a href="https://blackromancebookfest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Romance Book Fest</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://tamikanewhouse.com/meet-tamika/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tamika Newhouse</a>,&nbsp;an author and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://blackwritersweekend.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Writers Weekend</a>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.