Rodney J. Suggs, contemporary romance author, creator of the Love Is Blind Trilogy.

Author. Storyteller. Architect of Emotion.

Rodney J. Suggs is a passionate writer, full of imagination and adventure, who aspires to captivate his audience with descriptive metaphors and life experiences that he has acquired along his life journey. Born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, Rodney graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and then later obtained a double master’s degree in Business Administration and Management at Indiana Tech. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Rodney J. Suggs

Short Biography

Rodney J. Suggs is a passionate writer, full of imagination and adventure, who aspires to captivate his audience with descriptive metaphors and life experiences that he has acquired along his life journey. Born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, Rodney graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and then later obtained a double master’s degree in Business Administration and Management at Indiana Tech. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rodney J. Suggs is a storyteller whose writing blends emotional honesty with a deep understanding of human relationships. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences, he crafts stories that explore love, heartbreak, family, and personal transformation. His books—Love Is Blind, Home Grown, and Smooth—invite readers into richly layered worlds where characters confront their truths and find their voice. Rodney writes to inspire, to heal, and to remind readers that every story holds a lesson.

Medium Biography

Kahlil ‘Smooth’ romance trilogy covers: Love Is Blind, Home Grown, Smooth.

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Kahlil ‘Smooth’ romance trilogy covers: Love Is Blind, Home Grown, Smooth.

Love Is Blind

Meet Kahlil, a man whose first taste of love leaves a mark that changes him forever. His world shifts when passion collides with truth — setting the stage for a love story that refuses to play by the rules. Begin the trilogy with the spark that started it all.

A powerful love story about trust, timing, and learning to see love clearly.

Home Grown

Kahlil’s story deepens as loyalty, roots, and real love are put to the test. Storms rise, secrets surface, and the kind of connection that can only be built — not bought — pushes him to grow in ways he never expected. Continue Kahlil’s journey with Book 2.

A heartfelt continuation exploring family, roots, and the meaning of building something real.

Smooth (NEW)

A trip down memory lane leads to nostalgia and exposes new feelings that are hard for Kahlil to comprehend. The moody, magnetic finale to the Love Is Blind trilogy.

The unforgettable conclusion to the trilogy, where love, growth, and second chances come full circle.

Talking Points & Interview Topics

Perfect for podcasts, panels, and book clubs:

  • Writing romance that reflects real relationships

  • Building a trilogy and developing long-form character arcs

  • Exploring healing, vulnerability, and emotional intimacy in fiction

  • Black love and modern romance narratives

  • The inspiration behind the trilogy

  • Transitioning from idea to published author

  • Lessons learned from finishing a three-book series

Rodney is a great fit for:

  • Book clubs & reader meet-ups

  • Independent bookstores & pop-up events

  • Literary festivals & author panels

  • Romance reader communities

  • Podcasts & online book shows

  • Colleges & creative writing programs

Speaking Style & Experience

Warm • Reflective • Engaging • Story-Driven

Rodney brings thoughtful conversation, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and meaningful dialogue about love, relationships, and the creative process. His sessions often include readings, audience Q&A, and interactive discussion.

  • Love is Blind started off as journal entries on thoughts that I'd had. As time progressed, I considered turning the journal into an actual novel where I began creating characters and giving them personality. This increased my storyline and it took off from there. I wrote as inspiration came to me so the first book took 13 years to bring to fruition. 

  • I have always wrote things down every since I could put words together. I did two Young Authors Conferences in elementary school growing up. Writing was simple and exciting to me since a young age. 

  • I enjoy the themes of romance, a little mystery, a tad sci-fi, and drama.

  • I can speak on my experiences with love, pain, joy, sorrows, writers block which si a very real thing, manuscrip creation, and the natural feelings of becoming an entrepreneur (happy, sad, frustration, thoughts of giving up, and successful moments).

  • Behind the scenes of publishing is the equilivent of growing a plant. It starts at the soil of your thoughts, planting the seed of your idea and growing your it into a solid foundation. Then you continue to water that foundation until it grows into something beautiful enough that you're ready to see what people think. Once done you're then are at the mercy of exposing your vulnerability of selling something you've worked so hard on for several months and/or years for someone to take and enjoy.

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