About Us

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About Us

Audio In Color

Championing New Voices in Romance

Audio in Color is a federally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to expanding who gets heard in romance storytelling.

We fund debut audiobooks. The Audio in Color grant supports underrepresented authors writing in the romance genre seeking to produce their first self-published audiobook. 

We help bring stories to life. Our goal is to remove financial and logistical roadblocks, and to make it easier for these authors to create audiobook productions.

We invest in independent storytellers. Our grant serves indie-published authors looking to produce high-quality audiobooks, build sustainable careers, and connect with new audiences around the world. 

We support narrators and producers. Our community of industry experts reflects the richness of the stories being told.

Each project we support is more than a book. It’s access for broader readershp. Our grant program is designed to empower authors to turn their first audiobook into a launchpad for future creative and financial growth.

We believe in storytellers. 

We believe in sound. 

We believe in creating space for new voices to be heard.

We support authors of color.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

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Nana Malone

Founder & Author

Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling author and founder of the #brownnipplechallenge, Nana writes sexy, feel-good romance and loves all things romance and adventure. Plus, she gives good promo.

Andi has become one of the most recognized voices in the audiobook industry, with countless accolades. To date, she has narrated hundreds of titles in both fiction and non-fiction, over half in romance.
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Andi Arndt

Founder & Narrator

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Katie Robinson

Executive Producer
A former acquisitions editor with a boutique audiobook publisher, Katie has now produced over 300+ audiobooks, including Audie, Earphone, and SOVAS award-winners.
A seasoned marketing professional and owner of a boutique marketing firm, Ann is a trusted expert in both the marketing and literary worlds. She is also an influential book blogger and a content creator.
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Ann R. Jones

Marketing and Promotions
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Ronyelle Baker

Application & Judging Advisory

Exclusive audiobook reader since 2017 and listens to an average of 15-20 audiobooks a month. Today she is a popular and highly-regarded audiobook content creator.