Channing Tatum's romance novel will be packed with 'lots and lots of sex' Channing Tatum is teaming up with Bad Feminist author Roxane Gay on his first romance novel. 24 March 2026 Channing Tatum's romance novel will be filled with "lots and lots of sex". Channing Tatum is releasing his first romance novel in 2027 The 45-year-old actor is teaming up with Bad Feminist author Roxane Gay on the project, and she has revealed the "most ridiculous way" their partnership got started, while giving a hint about the book's spicy content.