Tag Archives: Beverly Jenkins

The Fabulous Romance Slam Jam 2016 – Celebrating Black Romance!

Posted on May 3, 2016 by rmanees

The Romance Slam Jam was three days of fun, friendship, knowledge, and inspiration.  It was so great to finally meet face to face so many readers and authors I have been talking with on the internet for years.  I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Having a Ball at the Romance Slam Jam 2016!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by rmanees

I had a fabulous time at the Romance Slam Jam yesterday!  Both my workshop presentations, one in the AM and one in the PM, went wonderfully. Some of the attendees did a tour of Motown Hitsville.  I was thrilled to … Continue reading →

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Romance Slam Jam, April 2016, Celebrating Black Romance!

Posted on April 26, 2016 by rmanees

 I will be attending and presenting two workshops at the ROMANCE SLAM JAM, 2016 (#RSJ2016), the annual conference of authors and readers of Black romance–and this year it’s in Metro Detroit! My workshops are: “Writing A Novel From First Person … Continue reading →

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Author Interview Podcast – Raynetta Manees April 18

Posted on April 15, 2016 by rmanees

I will once again be a guest on the Glamour Shoppe Talk internet radio podcast this Monday, April 18 from 1 to 2 PM EST.  We will be discussing my romance novels (especially my Christian romance, FOLLOW YOUR HEART) and … Continue reading →

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Online Article On African American Romance Novels

Posted on August 20, 2015 by rmanees

I have been a black romance novelist since 1996. “The Rumpus” website has just posted a fabulous article on black romance novels,  “ ‘Happily Ever After’ for African-American romance novelists, by Christine Grimaldi.” This article is a breath of fresh … Continue reading →

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Author Beverly Jenkins New Book – FORBIDDEN!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by rmanees

My friend, Beverly Jenkins’ new book, FORBIDDEN, will be released Jan. 26, 2016. Beverly is a USA Today best-selling author who has been nominated for an NAACP Image award.  Please join the campaign to put FORBIDDEN on the NY Times … Continue reading →

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USA TodayArticle – Pioneers of African-American Romance Fiction

Posted on June 3, 2013 by rmanees

There is a wonderful article in USA Today on-line about pioneers of African-American romance.  Many great authors are mentioned but I want to send a special shout out to Beverly Jenkins, who has been a great friend to me over … Continue reading →

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An Historical Tour with Author Beverly Jenkins

Posted on July 11, 2012 by rmanees

Please follow the link below for a wonderful short video of a historical tour with my friend best-selling author of Black historical romance Beverly Jenkins and a group of her readers.  A very fascinating and touching video as they visit … Continue reading →

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