Y. M. Nelson | Nerdy Romantics Podcast
@authorymnelson.bsky.social
Author of romance and romantic women's fiction with a nerdy bent. Author of SECRET SECOND CHANCES and THE ACCIDENTAL PROPOSAL. NERDY ROMANTICS PODCAST creator and host. #Trekkie, superhero nerd 🤓
Happy Indie Authors Day! Many BIPOC authors are indie or have some self-pubbed books. Some of your favorites may even have been written by indie authors. Check out some of my fave books that were independently published. #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy Indie Authors Day! Many BIPOC authors are indie or have some self-pubbed books. Some of your favorites may even have been written by indie authors. Check out some of my fave books that were independently published. #booksky
SONG OF THE WEEK: I am Not Okay by Jellyroll This one actually started the Song of the Week idea because at the time it expressed what I felt. Life is life-ing even harder now than then, so this one’s appropriate. #musicsky
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: I am Not Okay by Jellyroll This one actually started the Song of the Week idea because at the time it expressed what I felt. Life is life-ing even harder now than then, so this one’s appropriate. #musicsky
November 1 was National Author's day! Authors educate us, entertain us, and connect us to each other.
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
November 1 was National Author's day! Authors educate us, entertain us, and connect us to each other.
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
Who are your favorite authors? (besides me, lol j/k) #booksky #authorsky
Who knew that a YA fantasy would keep us hooked? Hear why Staci and I thought Children of Blood and Bone got such a high rating from us, even though we aren’t YA folks. #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Who knew that a YA fantasy would keep us hooked? Hear why Staci and I thought Children of Blood and Bone got such a high rating from us, even though we aren’t YA folks. #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
What is it about Florida and haunted houses! We feature 2 books with Floridian haunted houses, and some other great romances that say Fall, we’re ready for ya! (BTW: Jen is talking about Eat Pray, Hex by Tara Lush in this clip.) #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/fall-romance...
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What is it about Florida and haunted houses! We feature 2 books with Floridian haunted houses, and some other great romances that say Fall, we’re ready for ya! (BTW: Jen is talking about Eat Pray, Hex by Tara Lush in this clip.) #booksky #blackbooksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/fall-romance...
Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/
October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Nerdy Romantics Podcast is looking for authors for 2026. My theme will be “Black Women Deserve Love.” Authors need to have at least 1 book that is classified as a category romance that has at least 1 FMC that is undeniably Black. Apply at nerdyromanticspodcast.com/call-for-authors/
It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, or maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksky #paranormalromance
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, or maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksky #paranormalromance
When we read Children of Blood and Bone we were surprised (not really) by the fact that we’re exposed to so little African folklore in America, even though it’s our ancestry and culture. #blackbooksy #booksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
When we read Children of Blood and Bone we were surprised (not really) by the fact that we’re exposed to so little African folklore in America, even though it’s our ancestry and culture. #blackbooksy #booksky nerdyromanticspodcast.com/children-of-...
SONG OF THE WEEK: Back stabbers by The O’Jays A lot of people felt that they’ve been stabbed in the back by whatever powers that be trying to silence opinions they don’t like, steal inventions they’ve made, & vilify them when they are the villains. This is the sentiment of a lot of folks right now.
October 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: Back stabbers by The O’Jays A lot of people felt that they’ve been stabbed in the back by whatever powers that be trying to silence opinions they don’t like, steal inventions they’ve made, & vilify them when they are the villains. This is the sentiment of a lot of folks right now.
It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksy #romancebooksky
October 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It's that season for spooky romances! Which paranormal romance baddies do you like to read? Are you a vamp lover, werewolf pack troller, maybe witch covens are your cliques. Let us know in the comments! #booksy #romancebooksky
SONG OF THE WEEK: SINNERS by Robert Wave. The lyrics to this one speak to current times even though this movie is set in the 1930s. I feel this one so much.
October 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: SINNERS by Robert Wave. The lyrics to this one speak to current times even though this movie is set in the 1930s. I feel this one so much.
Spotted on vacation! This proves THE ACCIDENTAL PROPOSAL is a great vacation read. Get it from most major retailers or your public library. #blackbooksky #booksky
October 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Spotted on vacation! This proves THE ACCIDENTAL PROPOSAL is a great vacation read. Get it from most major retailers or your public library. #blackbooksky #booksky
October 5-11, 2025 is banned books week! And as I think about the idiocy of banning books, I think about how many of those are by marginalized communities. Voices that are already in need of amplification continue to be silenced. Take action on Let Freedom Read Day Friday October 11. #BOOKSKY
October 7, 2025 at 1:08 PM
October 5-11, 2025 is banned books week! And as I think about the idiocy of banning books, I think about how many of those are by marginalized communities. Voices that are already in need of amplification continue to be silenced. Take action on Let Freedom Read Day Friday October 11. #BOOKSKY
Accidental Lovers readers: Who do you think could play your fave characters from the series in a TV show/movie? I have my picks, but what are yours? Tell us in the comments! #romancereaders #blackbooksky
October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Accidental Lovers readers: Who do you think could play your fave characters from the series in a TV show/movie? I have my picks, but what are yours? Tell us in the comments! #romancereaders #blackbooksky
Friendly REMINDER: The Accidental Lovers series is available at your local public library on:
Hoopla
Libby/OverDrive
Print
Just request it from your library if it isn’t in stock. Try out a funny romance by a diverse author! #booksky
Hoopla
Libby/OverDrive
Just request it from your library if it isn’t in stock. Try out a funny romance by a diverse author! #booksky
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Friendly REMINDER: The Accidental Lovers series is available at your local public library on:
Hoopla
Libby/OverDrive
Print
Just request it from your library if it isn’t in stock. Try out a funny romance by a diverse author! #booksky
Hoopla
Libby/OverDrive
Just request it from your library if it isn’t in stock. Try out a funny romance by a diverse author! #booksky
SONG OF THE WEEK: For those of us who weren’t “Raptured up” on Tuesday, why not get caught up in the rapture of a legendary 80s R&B artist? Anita Baker sings Caught up in the Rapture for her album Rapture. Saying that word a lot. Oh well. #rapture
September 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: For those of us who weren’t “Raptured up” on Tuesday, why not get caught up in the rapture of a legendary 80s R&B artist? Anita Baker sings Caught up in the Rapture for her album Rapture. Saying that word a lot. Oh well. #rapture
Romance Readers: What’s your favorite seasonal setting for a romance? Now that my favorite season autumn is here, I'm thinking about all the times of the year in which to set a romance. What seasonal romances do you gravitate towards? #booksky
September 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Romance Readers: What’s your favorite seasonal setting for a romance? Now that my favorite season autumn is here, I'm thinking about all the times of the year in which to set a romance. What seasonal romances do you gravitate towards? #booksky
SONG OF THE WEEK: September by Earth Wind & Fire. No explanation needed.
September 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: September by Earth Wind & Fire. No explanation needed.
It’s been a struggle writing about the happiest time of Fortune and Jason’s life when I feel anything but happy. But people need happy stories now, especially ones featuring Black women. Because we are here and not going anywhere no matter how much you try to erase us. #blackbooksky #booksky
September 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
It’s been a struggle writing about the happiest time of Fortune and Jason’s life when I feel anything but happy. But people need happy stories now, especially ones featuring Black women. Because we are here and not going anywhere no matter how much you try to erase us. #blackbooksky #booksky
“The famous sinking Lorelais” episode of Gilmore girls has a speech by Lorelai that resonated with me on a personal and a writing level. See why on my post. #booksky ymnelson.com/2025/09/12/h...
September 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“The famous sinking Lorelais” episode of Gilmore girls has a speech by Lorelai that resonated with me on a personal and a writing level. See why on my post. #booksky ymnelson.com/2025/09/12/h...
SONG OF THE WEEK: Someone on Threads asked what’s “a song over 6 minutes long that’s worth every minute?” Hands down, it’s PINK CASHMERE my favorite Prince song. (Yes, I like Purple Rain, too. don’t judge me.)
September 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
SONG OF THE WEEK: Someone on Threads asked what’s “a song over 6 minutes long that’s worth every minute?” Hands down, it’s PINK CASHMERE my favorite Prince song. (Yes, I like Purple Rain, too. don’t judge me.)
One of my fave quotes from The Accidental Proposal:
“You’re still going to try to fix it aren’t you? It’s not a leaky faucet or faulty wiring. It’s a human relationship. And sometimes those have to stay broken for the humans to function.”
Book available in print and Ebook at most retailers #booksky
“You’re still going to try to fix it aren’t you? It’s not a leaky faucet or faulty wiring. It’s a human relationship. And sometimes those have to stay broken for the humans to function.”
Book available in print and Ebook at most retailers #booksky
September 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One of my fave quotes from The Accidental Proposal:
“You’re still going to try to fix it aren’t you? It’s not a leaky faucet or faulty wiring. It’s a human relationship. And sometimes those have to stay broken for the humans to function.”
Book available in print and Ebook at most retailers #booksky
“You’re still going to try to fix it aren’t you? It’s not a leaky faucet or faulty wiring. It’s a human relationship. And sometimes those have to stay broken for the humans to function.”
Book available in print and Ebook at most retailers #booksky
Last week I went on a much-needed vacation. It’s amazing how much mental and physical stress you don’t know you have until you take a vacation. Just because you’re in job search, doesn’t mean you don’t need a vacation. Take time to reset. #booksky
September 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Last week I went on a much-needed vacation. It’s amazing how much mental and physical stress you don’t know you have until you take a vacation. Just because you’re in job search, doesn’t mean you don’t need a vacation. Take time to reset. #booksky