Best Tananarive Podcasts (2024)

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Reality But More Fun with Madeleine Swann 1:03:02

1d ago1:03:02

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Oh goodie, another podcast episode! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Madeleine Swann to discuss how reality can be better and her new book Reality But More Fun. Before diving into this wacky theme park they chat about The First Omen, Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again by Shigeru Kayama, The Boogeyman, American Fiction, Fallout, and Michael Tich…

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TIH 562: Samantha Allen on Patricia Wants to Cuddle, Sasquatches, and Lilly Wachowski 1:21:37

4d ago1:21:37

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In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about Patricia Wants to Cuddle, sasquatches, Lilly Wachowski, and much more. About Samantha Allen Samantha Allen is the author of the horror comedy Patricia Wants to Cuddle (Zando, 2022), the forthcoming romance novel Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet (Zando, 2024), and the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer …

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Best of Lifewriting: Leigh Bardugo! (The Familiar, Hell Bent, Ninth House) 1:01:41

5d ago1:01:41

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Fresh from Tananarive winning an LA Times Book Prize in Speculative Fiction for her latest novel, The Reformatory, a replay episode: Steve and Tananarive talk to New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo (Ninth House, Hell Bent, Shadow and Bone) on her incredible career: from jobs she didn't like to publishing her first book at 37 to getting …

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Contastic!!! 1:34:08

8d ago1:34:08

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How many times can we say con in this episode?? This week the Abyss crew takes a look at cons. They share their opinions on do's and don'ts, expectations, and their general thoughts about those fun things that happens when creatives get in one giant space. Before con talk, they discuss Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits, Suzume, Where Wolf by Rob Sauce…

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TIH 561: Samantha Allen on M to (WT)F, Dark Humour, and Women’s Restrooms 1:14:22

11d ago1:14:22

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In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about M to (WT)F, dark humour, women’s restrooms, and much more. About Samantha Allen Samantha Allen is the author of the horror comedy Patricia Wants to Cuddle (Zando, 2022), the forthcoming romance novel Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet (Zando, 2024), and the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer America: LGB…

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Kat and Jazz from "Girl, That's Scary!" Podcast 49:18

12d ago49:18

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This week, Tananarive talks to two of her favorite podcasters, Kat and Jazz (Kathleen White and Jazzmin Crawley), co-hosts of Dread Central's "Girl, That's Scary!" podcast -- which, as they say, is all about friendship and horror. How these two horror lovers found their voice as horror podcasters after GET OUT, the reaction to their show, their hor…

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The Black Guy Dies First! Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman & Mark H. Harris 1:01:45

19d ago1:01:45

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This week, it's a mini reunion of the documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror as Steve and Tananarive welcome horror scholars Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman (who wrote Horror Noire) and Mark H. Harris, who have teamed up to write THE BLACK GUY DIES FIRST: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar. A Black Horror roundtable on some of the wor…

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TIH 560: Eric LaRocca on This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances 1:15:14

24d ago1:15:14

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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump … Continue …

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Guest Erin E. Adams! (Jackal, The Black Girl Survives in This One) 59:58

26d ago59:58

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive welcome actress-turned-author Erin E. Adams, who made a splash with her terrifying debut horror novel, JACKAL -- and also has short stories in Jordan Peele's OUT THERE SCREAMING anthology as well as the brand new THE BLACK GIRL SURVIVES IN THIS ONE (out 4/2). On how her background as the daughter of Haitian imm…

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TIH 559: Eric LaRocca on Commercial vs. Artistic Considerations when Writing, When To Listen and When To Talk, and Revisiting Everything The Darkness Eats 1:06:47

29d ago1:06:47

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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about commercial vs. artistic considerations when writing, when to listen and when to talk, revisiting Everything The Darkness Eats, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten…

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The Mother of All Monsters by Paula D Ashe 53:28

29d ago53:28

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Dear listners, have we got a podcast for you! This week the Abyss gang digs into the layers of being a parent to a serial killer with Paula D Ashe's The Mother of All Monsters. Before they chat about the extreme measures taken to ensure your child stops, they discuss Late Night With the Devil, The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, The Program, Quiet on …

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Guest Jonathan Janz! (Children of the Dark) 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

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Steve is back! This week Steve and Tananarive talk to horror writer Jonathan Janz -- high school teacher by day, horror writer by night -- who recently revealed his true identity after writing under a pseudonym. His novel CHILDREN OF THE DARK was recently reissued. On making his mark, why he loves horror, and balancing his work, family and writing …

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TIH 558: Adam Godfrey on Narcissus, ADHD, and Supernatural Experiences 1:11:39

1M ago1:11:39

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In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about Narcissus, ADHD, supernatural experiences, and much more. About Adam Godfrey Adam Godfrey hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He holds over twenty years of experience working for the United States Department of Defense in information technology and cybersecurit…

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Guest Lamar Giles! Ruin Road - On Writing YA (Horror) 52:43

1M ago52:43

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In this episode, award-winning YA author Lamar Giles talks about writing YA horror aimed at Black boys -- his road from self-publication to fighting his way into mainstream publishing with FAKE ID and THE GETAWAY. His upcoming novel, RUIN ROAD, is a great read blending a demon's curse with true-life issues facing Black teens. On his secret to succe…

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The Haunting of Velkwood with Gwendolyn Kiste 1:33:47

1M ago1:33:47

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What's scarier than a haunted neighborhood? A new episode!! This week the Abyss gang is joined by Gwendolyn Kiste to discuss her newest book The Haunting of Velkwood. Before diving into the grief and ghosts, they chat about Poor Things, The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi, Jamison Shea's I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me, FEUD: Capote V…

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TIH 557: Adam Godfrey on Writing Routine, Literary Agents, and Artificial Intelligence 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

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In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about writing routine, literary agents, AI, and much more. About Adam Godfrey Adam Godfrey hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He holds over twenty years of experience working for the United States Department of Defense in information technology and cybersecurity ris…

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Guest Alma Katsu! (The Hunger, Red London) - On Genre Jumping 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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Tananarive talks to award-winning author Alma Katsu (The Hunger, The Fervor, Red London) about her unique career both as a horror writer and her spy novels powered by her former career in national intelligence. On the challenges of straddling both genres and her rise to success...and how The Fervor drew upon her Japanese background in a horror nove…

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TIH 556: Tananarive Due on The Reformatory, Black Horror, and Jordan Peele 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

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In this podcast, Tananarive Due talks about The Reformatory, black horror, Jordan Peele, and much more. About Tananarive Due Tananarive Due is an award-winning author who teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She is an executive producer on Shudder’s groundbreaking documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. She and her husband/co…

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Best of Lifewriting: LeVar Burton! 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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Steve and Tananarive talk to actor LeVar Burton about his career spanning from 1977's adaptation of Alex Haley's ROOTS, where he played Kunta Kinte in an iconic role at the age of only 19, to the recent Star Trek: The Next Generation cast reunion where he reprised his role as Giordi La Forge for Star Trek: Picard. He also discusses Jeopardy and tak…

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TIH 555: Dean Koontz on The Bad Weather Friend, Tragedy and Comedy, and Craggles 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and … …

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Guest Joe Hill! (The Black Phone, The Fireman, NOS4A2) 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

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In this episode, Tananarive and Steve talk to #1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill (The Black Phone, The Fireman, Strange Weather, NOS4A2) about how his first major success was followed by his life's darkest times, the power of horror and the horror community, and how he's balancing his life with new twins. He also talks about how much he …

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Abyss Spotlight on Black Horror Writers 59:12

2M ago59:12

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It's time, Abyss time!!! On this week's episode the Abyss crew sit down to spotlight some of their favorite Black horror writers and their books. Before the deep dive they discuss All the Fiends of Hell by Adam Nevill, Maurice Broaddus' Knights of Breton Court, The Kill List, Mark Russell's Cereal, Enchanted Pilgrimage by Clifford D. Simak, Invinci…

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TIH 554: Brian Keene on The Labyrinth Book Series, The Stand Stephen King Anthology, and Vortex Books 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about The Labyrinth book series, The Stand Stephen King anthology, Vortex Books, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. Keene’s … Continu…

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Best of Lifewriting: Horror Noire and Adaptation! (Victor LaValle and Stephanie Malia Morris) 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to award-winning author Victor LaValle and burgeoning writer Stephanie Malia Morris about their experiences with Shudder/AMC's Black Horror anthology film, Horror Noire. Steve, Tananarive ("The Lake" / "Fugue State") and Victor ("Daddy") adapted their own short stories for Horror Noire, and Stephanie was a…

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TIH 553: Brian Keene on Vortex Books and Comics, Biggest Changes in the Last Five Years, and the Popularity of Horror Fiction Now 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

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In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally and professionally, the popularity of horror fiction, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly … Cont…

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Grasshands with Kyle Winker and Laurel Hightower 1:37:37

2M ago1:37:37

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Hey kids! You have your moss ready? Good, because you'll need it when the Abyss gang chat with Kyle Winkler and Laurel Hightower about Winkler's Grasshands! Before they dive into libraries and nature, they discuss the last issue of Vastarien, Hailey Piper's Even the Worm Will Turn, From the Belly by Emmett Nahil, Richard Mirabella's Brother & Siste…

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Marc Bernardin! (Star Wars: Mace Windu) 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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In this episode, veteran television and comic writer Marc Bernardin (Star Trek: Picard, Castle Rock) discusses his journey from being a journalist to a television writer, how he started writing for Star Trek, his secrets to succeeding in Hollywood, the state of the industry - and his new Star Wars: Mace Windu comic! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://…

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TIH 552: Gwendolyn Kiste on Looking Forward to The Haunting of Velkwood 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

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In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood in a special book preview episode. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the three-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, Pretty Marys All in a Row, The Invention of Ghosts, and Boneset & … Cont…

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The Wishing Pool - Tananarive Due 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

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Ahhh yeah!!! You can't escape the Abyss! The Abyss crew is back and discussing Tananarive Due's The Wishing Pool. Before they tell you why you should be careful what you wish for, they chat up True Detective, American Fiction, Cobra Kai, Adam Nevill's All the Fiends of Hell, The Hangman Feeds the Jackal by Coy Hall, MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios…

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TIH 551: Gwendolyn Kiste on the Wide Definition of Horror, From Indy to Traditional Publishers, and Writing Persistence 1:17:15

3M ago1:17:15

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In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about the wide definition of horror, indy vs. traditional publishers, writing persistence, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the three-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, Pretty Marys All in a Row, The I…

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Cynthia Pelayo! (The Shoemaker's Magician) 57:10

3M ago57:10

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Tananarive and Steve talk to poet and author Cynthia Pelayo, the first Latina Bram Stoker Award (2022) winner. The author of CRIME SCENE, CHILDREN OF CHICAGO and THE SHOEMAKER'S MAGICIAN talks about the challenges of growing up in inner city Chicago, balancing her growing popularity with being a wife and mother, and the support of the horror commun…

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On Addressing Feedback Without Losing Your Way 57:08

3M ago57:08

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What does every writer get that every writer hates - but every writer needs? It's NOTES. Strong feedback is the most effective to grow as a writer, but getting feedback can also feel like getting your guts clawed out. How do writers know which notes to listen to and which notes to ignore? Why can't execs just leave our "perfects" scripts alone alre…

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TIH 550: Stephen J. Golds on Living in Japan, Writing Journey, and Early Life Lessons 1:22:14

3M ago1:22:14

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In this podcast, Stephen J. Golds talks about living in Japan, his writing journey, early life lessons, and much more. About Stephen J. Golds Stephen J. Golds is the author of 3 novels: Say Goodbye When I’m Gone, I’ll Pray When I’m Dying, Always the Dead, one poetry collection and Poems for Ghosts in Empty … Continue reading…

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TIH 549: Gemma Amor on The Folly, True Crime, and Spirituality and Creativity 1:14:52

3M ago1:14:52

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In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about The Folly, true crime, spirituality and creativity, and much more. About Gemma Amor Gemma Amor is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Folly, Dear Laura, Full Immersion, White Pines, and many other books. She is also a podcaster, illustrator, and voice actor, and is based in Bristol, … Continue read…

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Guest Shane Hawk! - Never Whistle At Night (Indigenous Horror) 42:54

3M ago42:54

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to Shane Hawk, a horror author and co-editor of NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT, a bestselling Indigenous horror anthology with an introduction from Stephen Graham Jones. Hawk, who is of Cheyenne-Arapaho, Hidatsa and Citizen Potawatomi descent, is a history teacher by day and a horror writer by night. Hawk's litera…

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TIH 548: Gemma Amor on Neurodiversity, The Power of Words, and Writing Challenges 1:09:33

3M ago1:09:33

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In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about neurodiversity, the power of words, writing challenges, and much more. About Gemma Amor Gemma Amor is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Folly, Dear Laura, Full Immersion, White Pines, and many other books. She is also a podcaster, illustrator, and voice actor, and is based in Bristol, … Continue …

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Best of Lifewriting - Hollywood Horror Stories! 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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After a recent setback, in this Best of Lifewriting episode from April of 2022 Steve and Tananarive look back their history in Hollywood and moments when everything went wrong. Plus, tips for coping with stress as artists trying to navigate new, difficult territory - including visualization exercises. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.c…

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TIH 547: Analysing Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King with Laurel Hightower, Part II 1:38:24

4M ago1:38:24

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In this podcast, we give Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes the Story Unboxed treatment and begin to dissect and discuss this wonderful novel. This is the second part of our unboxing of Mr. Mercedes. Check out episode 526 for part one. About Mr. Mercedes The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn fog and plows through a … Continue reading…

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TIH 546: Clay McLeod Chapman on What Kind of Mother, The Art of Writing Horror, and Navigating Social Media 1:30:12

4M ago1:30:12

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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Thanks for … Continue reading…

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Ezra Claytan Daniels! (The People Under the Stairs & Upgrade Soul) 59:21

4M ago59:21

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to author and screenwriter Ezra Claytan Daniels, who is in Jordan Peele’s “Out There Screaming” Black Horror anthology and has also been tapped by Monkeypaw Productions to write the reboot of Wes Craven’s classic THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS. They talk about how he broke into Hollywood with his award-winnin…

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TIH 545: Clay McLeod Chapman on Short Stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, and Ambiguity in Fiction 1:13:35

4M ago1:13:35

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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about short stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, ambiguity in fiction, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement a…

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Best of Lifewriting: Make Your Short Film! (Guest Luchina Fisher) 1:01:22

4M ago1:01:22

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In this Best of Lifewriting episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to director Luchina Fisher THE DADS/NETFLIX, MAMA GLORIA) about the importance of making short films -- not just for filmmakers, but for writers. Luchina's previous short, TEAM DREAM, was produced by Queen Latifah. Advice on how even a novice can make their own short film! This replay m…

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Guest Linda D. Addison! (On Befriending Your Demons) 59:21

4M ago59:21

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to Horror Writers Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner Linda D. Addison, a poet and writer whose collections include How to Recognize a Demon Has Become Your Friend. On her pioneering work as a Black horror creative, how she pushed past her scary bout of early COVID in 2020, and how she has moved …

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TIH 544: Rachel Harrison on Black Sheep, Religions vs. Cults, and Writing Routine 1:10:09

4M ago1:10:09

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In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about Black Sheep, religion vs. cults, writing routine, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction … Co…

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2023 in the Abyss! 56:50

4M ago56:50

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Happy Abyssmas!!! Don't spend time with your family, spend it with the Abyss crew as they take a look back at 2023. Hear about some of their favorite things from the year, about potatoes, Iceland winter traditions, and elbow pics. We'll be back in 2024!

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TIH 543: Rachel Harrison on Writing Horror Stories, Weddings, and Goblin 1:16:20

4M ago1:16:20

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In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared…

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Our 102nd Episode Celebration! 58:27

4M ago58:27

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive celebrate their 102nd episode with reminiscences and clips of past guests: Roy Wood, Jr., comic/actress Naomi Ekperigin, Patton Oswalt, New York Times bestseller Leigh Bardugo, Hollywood writer/showrunner Rodney Barnes, and excerpts from a 2000 interview with Octavia E. Butler. Thanks so much to all of you for …

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TIH 542: R. A. Busby on Corporate Body, Supernatural Experiences, and The Joy of Redrafting 1:21:16

4M ago1:21:16

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In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about Corporate Body, supernatural experiences, the joy of redrafting, and much more. About R. A. Busby R. A. Busby is the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of the creepy hit “Not the Man I Married” (Black Petals Issue #93) and the author of Corporate Body, out now via Cemetery … Continue reading…

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Read The House of Eve Author Sadeqa Johnson FREE *(Book) 0:21

4M ago0:21

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Read The First Ladies Author Marie Benedict FREE *(Book) 0:13

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