Taylor-Dior Rumble

Taylor-Dior Rumble is a writer, born and raised in South East London. She started her journalism career at BBC News at the age of 18 and has since gone on to produce and cover stories ranging from the politics of Black hair to colourism in Hollywood. Her first novel, THE SITUATIONSHIP, was published by Merky Books in August 2023. 

Praise for THE SITUATIONSHIP (2023):

'Smart, sexy and vibrant. Absolutely sizzling with feeling. I wish all books were this fun.' Annie Lord, author of Notes on Heartbreak

'ESSENTIAL summer reading!' Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us

'An utterly compelling, massively relatable and completely entertaining trip through modern romance. The beauty of Taylor-Dior's writing is how brilliantly it centres personal growth as well as emotional vulnerability. I devoured it!' Sareeta Domingo, author of If I Don't Have You and Who's Loving You

'A book that bridges the gap between Bridget Jones and Insecure, this is one fresh summer romcom we can’t wait to read' Stylist

'Already promises to be one of the hottest reads of [2023]… A novel that perfectly captures the messiness of modern dating' Gal-Dem

 'A witty romcom that examines the landscape of 21st century dating' Huffington Post 

'Taylor-Dior Rumble has managed to capture the modern dilemma of an undefined romance.' Black Ballad

‘Taylor-Dior Rumble's introduction to the industry is a stellar one’ Pop Sugar 

'The best rom-com I’ve read in a very long time. The novel explores finding yourself in your twenties amongst unclear relationships that I know many will find relatable and utterly compelling.' Sara Jafari, author of The Mismatch and People Change

'A deliciously South-East London rom-com – raw, hopeful, relatable and perfectly captures the at-times aching frustrations and subtleties of a classic situationship. A reminder to always love yourself.' Sofia Akel