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Why I’m the Poster Child for #WeNeedDiverseBooks / #WeNeedDiverseRomance

July 7, 2015 by ReeseRyan

Stepping Outside the Lines (or in Pursuit of a Bigger Hat and a Smaller Butt)
Happy Fourth of July

Diversify Your Shelves by Kelly Garbato

I know what you’re thinking. I’m an author of color. Of course I’m pushing the #WeNeedDiverseBooks and #WeNeedDiverseRomance campaigns.

I admit that, like every other author of every color, I would love for my books to be widely read. But that’s not what makes me the poster child for either movement. It’s my #EpicFail as a POC (person of color) reader that illustrates why these movements are needed.

Today I’m over at the Contemporary Romance Cafe making my shamefaced confession about when it finally struck me that by not actively seeking out diverse literature, I’d effectively tuned out great books by POC authors.  I’d love to hear your experience. Pop over to the Cafe and let’s discuss Celebrating Diversity in Romance (or Why #WeNeedDiverseRomance).

Look forward to seeing you there!

Reese Ryan. Colorful characters. Sinfully sweet romance.

 

Diversify Your Shelves courtesy of Kelly Garbato.

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Stepping Outside the Lines (or in Pursuit of a Bigger Hat and a Smaller Butt)
Happy Fourth of July

Filed Under: #WeNeedDiverseBooks, #WeNeedDiverseRomance, All Posts, Books/Literature, Diversity, Pop Culture, Reading, Share the Journey, The Writing Life, What I'm... Tagged With: #WeNeedDiverseBooks, #WeNeedDiverseRomance, Contemporary Romance Cafe, Reese Ryan

About ReeseRyan

Writes sexy, contemporary romance featuring a kaleidoscope of characters. Tortures unsuspecting heroines with family and career drama; reformed bad boys; revealed secrets; and the occasional identity crisis. Avid reader. Music junkie. NBA fan. Advocate of musicals. Pro-smile. Anti-BS. Deal with it.

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  1. j says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Following the trail. 🙂

    • July 8, 2015 at 12:03 AM

      See you there, Joy. 🙂

  2. Kiru Taye says

    July 8, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Off to read it.

    • July 8, 2015 at 11:08 PM

      See you there, Kiru!

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