Best Tananarive Podcasts (2024)

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The Reformatory with Tananarive Due 1:05:43

7d ago1:05:43

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TW: Sexual Assualt In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to bestselling author Tananarive Due about imprisoning children, almost giving up on The Reformatory, historical research, To Kill a Mocking Bird, child child protagonists, using horror to deal with social issues, Kamala Harris, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one ti…

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How to Know When You're Ready to Write 30:04

21m ago30:04

30:04

Mentioned: A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience by Stephanie Burgis - https://amzn.to/4dbeN3D Bookfly Design covers Ink & Magic podcast - https://www.inkandmagic.net/ My Events - https://lpenelope.com/calendar/ The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. J…

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On Finding Your Voice! (Guest Michelle McGill-Vargas) 50:19

2h ago50:19

50:19

Tananarive talks to debut novelist Michelle McGill-Vargas about how she nurtured her writing practice while teaching full-time and how she found her voice to write her debut vampire novel, AMERICAN GHOUL. On the persistence and confidence writers need to win! LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your m…

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Imagining Success with Daniel José Older 58:10

3d ago58:10

58:10

Today, I speak with New York Times bestselling author Daniel José Older. Daniel has been nominated for the Kirkus Prize, The World Fantasy Award, the Locus, and the Mythopoeic Award among others and is a winner of the International Latino Book Award. He writes novels for teens and adults, as well a monthly comic book series, and is a lead story arc…

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Guest S.A. Cosby! (All the Sinners Bleed, Razorblade Tears) 57:34

1h ago57:34

57:34

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to New York Times bestseller S.A. Cosby, author of the bestselling novels ALL THE SINNERS BLEED, RAZORBLADE TEARS (praised by Barack Obama!) and BLACKTOP WASTELAND. They talk about how he almost gave up writing, blending crime fiction and horror, and what inspires him to write. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at http…

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Best of Lifewriting: It's Spooky Season! Secrets to Writing Great Horror 56:25

5d ago56:25

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In this episode, pioneering science fiction author Steven Barnes and Bram Stoker Award / Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Tananarive Due (your hosts!) break down the secrets to writing great horror: bringing the scares and why strong characters matter so much in horror. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We mig…

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Guest Justin C. Key! (The World Wasn't Ready for You, Out There Screaming) 1:01:39

15d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to author Justin C. Key, who just published his debut sci fi/horror short story collection, The World Wasn't Ready For You. He's also a contributor to Jordan Peele's Out There Screaming horror anthology. They talk about the social impact he wants to make with his work and his journey to portraying his own …

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How Weird is Weird? LIVE with Dan Scamell and Bradley Sides 54:06

21d ago54:06

54:06

In this LIVE episode, Alan and Diane talk to authors Dan Scamell and Bradley Sides about the weird, the bizarro sub-genre, aliens, monsters, haveing the confidence to publish, story structure, getting published, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Guest Justina Ireland! (Star Wars: The High Republic, Dread Nation) 1:04:58

30d ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Steve and Tananarive talk to NY Times bestselling author Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation (YA horror) and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic. She talks about taking up writing later in life, YA horror, writing for established IP, working in her first television writers' room for the Netflix series House of Usher unde…

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Guest Grady Hendrix! (My Best Friend's Exorcism - How to Sell a Haunted House) 1:00:39

26d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to New York Times bestselling horror writer Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend's Exorcism, How to Sell a Haunted House) about how he started his career, why and how he writes so many women characters, and the role of grief in his storytelling. Also, hints about his upcoming new novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Gir…

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How to Solarpunk in a Lonely World with Susan Kaye Quinn 12:29

1M ago12:29

12:29

In the second Solarpunk column of 2024, scientist, engineer, and author Susan Kaye Quinn, explores community and it's importance to humans and Solarpunk. Topics include working together, the importance of community, how social media and AI keep us from authentic connection, and why human-ness matters.…

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Back to the Drawing Board 30:02

1M ago30:02

30:02

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jp0EkiGHlQ0 Mentioned: Artist Morning - https://www.artistmorning.com/ Story Seed Workbook - https://lpen.co/storyseed Bookbub's 17 Authors on YouTube with Writing & Publishing Tips - https://insights.bookbub.com/authors-youtube-writing-publishing-tips/ My events calendar - https://lpenelope.com/calendar/ …

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Author Jeff Lindsay! On Dreaming Dexter and the Dark Side of Fame 1:09:04

1M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to bestselling author Jeff Lindsay, creator of the iconic character of Dexter Morgan in his eight-book series that began with DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER. He also recently published books in his Riley Wolfe series (THE FOURTH RULE). On how he created his serial killer character, the unexpected success of Dexter…

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On Creating Unforgettable Characters! 54:31

1M ago54:31

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary and give tips on how to create characters that spring to life! Learn more about characterization from Steve and Tananarive at their hybrid writing workshop in Southern California on Aug. 24th. More info at www.writerwebinar.com. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakp…

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All This And More with Peng Shepherd 57:55

1M ago57:55

57:55

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to bestselling author Peng Shepherd about multi-verses, meta-fiction, cats, travel, reality TV, morality, and much more. Just a heads up, Alan had some minor audio issues in this recording, but it shouldn't be distracting. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe…

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It's Kamala Harris for President! The Power of Twists in Storytelling 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the surprise rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president as a "plot twist" -- and how plot twists in narratives can create excitement both in real life and in storytelling. Tananarive also talks about how she came up with her biggest plot twist in her nove…

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Bailey's Books Summer 2024 13:28

2M ago13:28

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In this episode Alan reviews (books linked below): Let Gravity Seize the Dead by Darrin Doyle published 2024 by Regal House publishing Countess by Suzan Palumbo, published September 2024 by ECW Press Ceres by Allen Stroud, published 2023 by Flame Tree Press The Magic of Chaos By Ricardo Victoria published 2023 by Shadow Dragon Press The Horror by S…

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Best of Lifewriting: Guest Maureen Ryan (Burn It Down!) - Horrors in Hollywood 1:27:22

2M ago1:27:22

1:27:22

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive welcome Vanity Fair contributing editor Maureen Ryan, author of the book everyone in Hollywood is reading -- BURN IT DOWN: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood. They talk about why she wrote her book exposing Hollywood's ugly underbelly, the WGA strike, the sad demise of "Sleepy Hollow" and the…

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History and Hope with Ada Palmer 1:29:37

2M ago1:29:37

1:29:37

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author and historian Ada Palmer about changing Family dynamics, the right to exit (a country), government systems in science fiction, information technology revolutions and their effect on the world, the problem wiht the media, and much more. Link to Fix the News: https://fixthenews.com/ If you'd like to supp…

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Imagining Success with Tananarive Due 54:39

3M ago54:39

54:39

“Imagining Success” is an interview series where I talk to authors who have achieved career milestones that others only dream about and ask them how they got there and where they go from here. Today, I speak with someone who is one of my personal influences, speculative fiction author Tananarive Due. Over her two decades in publishing, she has won …

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Craft Lessons from A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (Spoiler free) 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive unpack the new film starring Lupita Nyong'o, A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. It's breaking box office records for the Quiet Place franchise, and for good reason. With shades of 28 DAYS LATER, CHILDREN OF MEN and THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, this new horror film is both an action-packed story of a horror apocalypse and …

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Best of Lifewriting: Paul Tremblay! (Horror Movie, Cabin at the End of the World) 55:22

3M ago55:22

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to horror writer Paul G. Tremblay about what it's like to have your novel (The Cabin at the End of the World) adapted into a major film by a major director, M. Night Shyamalan (Knock at the Cabin). Tremblay talks about why he loves horror, his choice to make his protagonists a queer married couple and thei…

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Part 1: Why I love Military Science Fiction with Diane Morrison 27:11

3M ago27:11

27:11

Trigger Warning: PTSD The first part of Diane's column about Military Scence Fiction is here! Welcome to our most personal and daring column yet!By Diane Morrison, Alan Bailey

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On Thriving with New Opportunities and Challenges 40:11

3M ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the joys and challenges of stretching our self image as creators: Steve has a job opportunity in a new field, and they're both working toward co-directing their first short films! How even good news can be stressful, and how to maintain the tools to thrive no matter what we're facing. LEAVE US A VOIC…

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Creating a Character's Personality 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

Mentioned: Ink & Magic Writing Retreat: https://inkandmagicretreat.com/ Daughter of the Merciful Deep is out! https://books2read.com/dotmd Imaginarium Book Festival - https://www.imaginariumbookfestival.com/ - The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes - https://amzn.to/3yTVk91 | https://bookshop.org/a/582/9780615…

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Best of Lifewriting: On Keeping It Short! (The Joy and Power of Short Stories and Short Scripts) 56:51

3M ago56:51

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive break down why writers of all levels should embrace short stories and short scripts, whether it's to learn craft faster or to get published or produced sooner. They also discuss their first collaboration, a short story named "Danger Word" that also became their first short film: www.dangerwordfilm.com. LEAVE US…

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Tananarive Won a Stoker Award for The Reformatory! (When History is the Monster) 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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In this episode, Tananarive opens up about why it was so difficult for her to write her novel, THE REFORMATORY, and why it was such a thrill to win Best Novel at The Bram Stoker Awards -- the first Black author to win Best Novel! How she motivated herself to write a difficult novel based on her family history while juggling parenthood and screenpla…

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Imagining Success with Dhonielle Clayton 49:10

4M ago49:10

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“Imagining Success” is an interview series where I talk to authors who have achieved career milestones that others only dream about and ask them how they got there and where they go from here. In this episode, I speak with New York Times Bestseller Dhonielle Clayton about writing with purpose, real markers of success, and of course, imposter syndro…

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The Rain Artist with Claire Rudy Foster 1:17:18

4M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to author Claire Rudy Foster about The Rain Artist, billionairres, turning short fiction into long fiction, the Sackler family, addiction, generational wealth, music, the meaning of success, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon…

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Building a Story World First 28:53

4M ago28:53

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Watch on Youtube Daughter of the Merciful Deep out on June 4, 2024 - Release Giveaway! Launch event @ Sankofa Books My events Launch event @ Sankofa Books in Washington, DC - https://www.sankofa.com/events/daughter-of-the-merciful-deep My events - https://lpenelope.com/calendar/ NPR mention - https://www.npr.org/2024/05/21/1251024211/best-books-202…

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On the Writer's Juggling Act - Working on Multiple Projects! 53:18

4M ago53:18

53:18

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the necessity of working on multiple creative projects and share their tips on how they juggle writing scripts and books. Join Tananarive's list at tananarivelist.com - or Steve's list at stevenbarneslist.com LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your mes…

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Imagining Success with Kelley Armstrong 46:27

4M ago46:27

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“Imagining Success” is an interview series where I talk to authors who have achieved career milestones that others only dream about and ask them how they got there and where they go from here. In this interview, I speak with #1 New York Times Bestseller Kelley Armstrong about maintaining longevity in a career, her refreshing perspective from her ti…

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Hope in Horror: A column with Paul Jessup 13:11

4M ago13:11

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I am pleased to announce that this is the first episode of a new column called Hope in Horror with Paul Jessup. In this episode Paul tackles the topic of hope in horror head-on by discussing the show Yellow Jackets.By Paul Jessup, Alan Bailey

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Best of Lifewriting - Nisi Shawl! (Kinning, Everfair) On Friendship with Octavia E. Butler 52:41

4M ago52:41

52:41

In this episode from March of 2023, Steve and Tananarive talk to award-winning author Nisi Shawl (KINNING, EVERFAIR) about the anthology they published, NEW SUNS 2, featuring speculative fiction from marginalized writers - including a story, "Supptertime," from Tananarive! Nisi also talks about the journey from a fangirl to friend of the late Octav…

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"So Be It! See To It!" Success Hacks for Writers 56:08

5M ago56:08

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the practices that have helped them succeed as writers. They discusses Steve's late friend Octavia E. Butler's use of Napoleon Hill's THINK AND GROW RICH and the practices and affirmations that helped her become such an influential author despite the odds. And how you can use the same hacks to find s…

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Guest Brent Lambert! (On A Necessary Chaos and Worldbuilding) 50:02

5M ago50:02

50:02

Tananarive talks to debut author Brent Lambert about his critically acclaimed new novella, A NECESSARY CHAOS and the power of queer speculative fiction, how growing up as a queer Army brat fed his love for writing, and keys to worldbuilding and characterization in speculative fiction. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPod…

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Kickstarting Short Fiction with Jamie Lackey 1:07:15

5M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author Jamie Lackey about Short Fiction, Flash Fiction, being ACE, Sudio Ghibli, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Pride and Prejudice, running Kickstarter campeigns, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Five Years of Podcasting! Plus Updates! 34:13

5M ago34:13

34:13

Watch the live podcast on YouTube. Mentioned: EF Go Ahead Tours - https://www.goaheadtours.com/tours A few of my photos from Greece - https://www.instagram.com/p/C5orMwfOgpR/ - https://www.instagram.com/p/C5qZl7-OWsO/?img_index=1 Read my post: "Beyond Bestsellers: Yes, People Still Buy Books" 3000 Years of Longing The Fall of Souls by R. A. Moreau …

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Guest David Dastmalchian! (Late Night with the Devil) 57:02

5M ago57:02

57:02

Steve and Tananarive welcome powerhouse actor David Dastmalchian, star of Shudder's Late Night with the Devil -- also from Oppenheimer, Suicide Squad (Polka- Dot Man!), Dark Night, Last Voyage of the Demeter and other films. A candid conversation spanning his earlier struggles with addiction, why the idea of playing Jack Delroy on Late Night with t…

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Solarpunk: Solarpunk Kids Are Free Range with Navarre Bartz 15:57

5M ago15:57

15:57

In the first Solarpunk column of 2024, engineer, Youtuber, and blogger, Navarre Bartz, explores the practicalities of what Solarpunk kids might look like, as well as the current state of childhood. Topics include schooling, parenting, bussing, and more.By Navarre Bartz, Alan Bailey

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

5M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

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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Imagining Success with P. Djèlí Clark 55:12

5M ago55:12

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“Imagining Success” is an interview series where I talk to authors who have achieved career milestones that others only dream about and ask them how they got there and where they go from here. In this interview, I speak with multi-award winner P. Djèlí Clark about the publishing industry, shifting ideas of success, and something all Gen-Xers should…

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

5M ago49:18

49:18

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

6M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

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

6M ago59:58

59:58

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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Womb City with Tlotlo Tsamaase 1:18:55

6M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

In this episode, Alan and Diane talk to Motswana author and architect Tlotlo Tsamaase about her new book Womb City, writing traumatic scenes, feminism, plotting novels, body hopping, and the nature of identity. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.…

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Choosing the Right POV for Your Novel 23:44

6M ago23:44

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/umqeMohkOC0 Mentioned: ARC Giveaway - https://lpenelope.com/2024/03/daughter-of-the-merciful-deep-arc-giveaway/ Daughter of the Merciful Deep - preorder Publishers Weekly starred review Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell Plot vs. Character by Jeff Gerke Sav…

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

6M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

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

6M ago52:43

52:43

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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Bailey's Books Column: A Lot of Sequals, Some Short Stories, and Some Nonfiction 14:51

6M ago14:51

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In this episode Alan reviews: A Death at the Dionysus Club by Melissa Scott & Amy Griswold published by Queen of Swords Press 2023 originally published 2014 https://queenofswordspress.com/product/a-death-at-the-dionysus-club/ Green New Worlds: A Quick Guide to Sustainability Through Science Fiction and Fantasy by Ricardo Victoria-Uribe and Martha E…

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