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Bio

Tracey Livesay writes swoon-worthy contemporary romances where Black women are desired, adored, and deeply loved. A former criminal defense attorney turned award-winning author, Tracey’s work celebrates ambitious heroines, luxury settings, and real-world love stories—often inspired by her own interracial marriage.

She’s the 2021 Emma Award winner for Best Interracial Romance (Like Lovers Do), which was also named one of Kirkus Reviews’ 100 Best Fiction Books of 2020. Featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly, Tracey was also named to USA Today’s list of “100 Black Novelists You Should Read.”

Her acclaimed American Royalty series evokes the real-life love story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—if Meghan were Megan Thee Stallion.

She lives in Virginia with her husband—her law school meet-cute—and their three children.

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Workshops

What’s My Motivation? How to Craft Believable Characters
Nothing angers readers more than characters who act with no motivation, just to service the plot. Plot comes from character, not the other way around. I’ll discuss how to craft believable characters who enhance, not detract, from your story.
You Signed The Contract, Now What?
Want to know what happens after the novel is picked up by a publisher? This workshop is for you! Multi-published author Tracey Livesay discusses the author’s life after signing on the dotted line, as well as agents, cover art, advances, royalties, editor revisions and the similarities and differences between selling to a Big Five publishing house and a digital first house.
Romancing the Rosetta Stone
Have you ever found yourself frowning during a workshop as the presenter used terms you were unfamiliar with? Nervous to raise your hand out of fear that others may jeer at your confusion? Worry no longer. There are no small questions here! Learn the basics of romance writing terminology. POV. Turning Points. Black Moments. We’ll discuss them all and you’ll find yourself fluent in the craft of Romance Writing faster than the presenter can say, “And by using deep third person POV, your reader will experience each turning point more fully, leading to a more satisfying reader experience.”