If you loved Randolph Mantooth, do not miss this podcast interview with his "Emergency!" co-star Kevin Tighe recorded in 2023. So much great rapport and delightful stories. Plus, Randy talks about one of his great struggles during that time: the cost of fame. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Randolph (Randy) Mantooth - Johnny Gage on the series "Emergency!" - has died. I am sad. So grateful that Steve bought me a Vouch video greeting from him just a few years ago, and he'd told Randy that I was a horror writer who wrote "Emergency!" fan fiction as a child to nurture my writing skills.

UNBOXED!!! So grateful for this Bram Stoker Award in Short Nonfiction for my essay in WHY I LOVE HORROR, ed by Becky Siegel Spratford. It was also a history-making night, with Stokers awarded to 6 Black creators. I missed it bec I was Toastmaster at the Nebulas, but I’m grateful to my horror family.

Don’t miss this unique FREE event Wednesday June 17 at 8p ET / 5p PT. I'll be in conversation with Ashley C. Ford (Somebody’s Daughter) about THE REFORMATORY -- and lessons from the characters and setting during Jim Crow that still resonate TODAY. REGISTER NOW: diamondhour.aweb.page/reformatory-...

My short film directorial debut w/Steven Barnes, The Keeper, has been selected by Blackstar Film Fest. We're excited! This story from our graphic novel originally started as a spec script. Our film will debut on the Japanese streamer Samansa this September! www.blackprwire.com/press-releas...

NEW DANCE VIDEO! This time it’s an homage to Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation. More bucket list choreo! I say “homage” because it would take me forever to memorize this, much less learn the moves. But these are (mostly 😂) from the video. Much-needed JOY. Thank you, Janet!

Had an amazing time as a GOH at the @locusmag.bsky.social Awards with my fellow GOHs @nnedi.bsky.social and @stephengrahamjones.com, who both won Best Novel in Science Fiction and Horror, respectively. One last event tonight with Stephen for the Bay Area Book Fest!

Please share or give. When Aunt Priscilla and my mother were jailed in 1960 during their historic Jail-In after their arrest at a Woolworth lunch counter, baseball great Jackie Robinson sent them DIARIES. Here are some excerpts from her diary!

In addition to her civil rights history, Aunt Priscilla is the niece of my great-uncle Robert Stephens, whose story I fictionalized in THE REFORMATORY.

COVER REVEAL!!! A great launch in People yesterday -- and MAZYWOOD is already the #4 bestseller in Black Horror on Amazon! Please pre-order when you can so my publisher knows what's up. :) Out Sept. 22! Preorder link: bit.ly/3OMpYco Read more about Mazywood in People: people.com/tananarive-d...

Thrilled and a bit shy to announce that my essay “My Long Road to Horror” is an official nominee for a Bram Stoker Award. 🤩 Congrats to ALL of the finalists and editor Becky Siegel Spratford, who pulled together a HELL of a book of powerful essays on what drew us to horror. (And thanks, Mom!)

HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th!!!!

I retouched it to remove the random hand from my shoulder, so this version is better lol

Some good news: I'm thrilled that I'll appear with Stephen Graham Jones at the Bay Area Book Festival and Locus Awards in May! Horror fans, come celebrate with us! locusmag.com/2026/01/tana...

Why I love horror. Also: this is not just a post about horror.

Mid-career journalists!! Don't miss your chance to apply for the 2026 George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop to help journalists write fiction. I have taught there twice, and it's a great chance to jump-start your fiction. Deadline 1/12/26 www.medill.northwestern.edu/news/2025/ap...

IT’S THAT TIME TO SHARE!!! Last year I finally taught myself the Thriller choreography — true bucket list! Happy Halloween!!! SEE THE FULL VIDEO: youtu.be/aQVRyj2oICY?...

Soooo...THIS happened! The Academy Museum invited me to moderate a talk on Jennifer's Body between director Karyn Kusama and star Megan Fox. Sharp women. A horror movie gem. What a time! PHOTO CREDIT: ©Academy Museum Foundation, Photo by: Andrew Ge See the talk here: youtu.be/rRGd7sHN1io?...

This new anthology based in the world of @stephenking.bsky.social's THE STAND has a killer list of contributors. @kundalinisteve.bsky.social & I are thrilled to have a short story in here—“The Boat Man.” A plague and the fall of civilization are striking a nerve with readers. Gee...I wonder why. 🤔

Steve and I have a new short story in here set in Key West after the Tripz. (With a Haitian American protagonist.) The list of contributors is UNREAL. L.A. - Don't miss our author signing at @skylightbooks.bsky.social at 7p August 19 with Catriona Ward, David J. Schow and Sarah Langan. Come thru!

CONGRATS to @nuzo.bsky.social & Dead Sky Publishing on the release of THE FAKE GHOST! Onoh is known as "The Queen of African Horror." Hurry & get your copy now from all good retail shops or download your ebook for a great #summer read!"

Tonight at Midnight: An End to Your $200 Horror Writing Discount. TODAY is your last call to join Dark Dreams: Writing Horror That Kills at $297. ✅ 3-hour masterclass (live + replay) on crafting horror ✅ Membership in Lifewriting Professional writing workshop Register now at www.fearmasters.com

THIS IS TONIGHT: Don't miss your chance to register! (And I'll read an exclusive excerpt from my upcoming novel at the end!) Shoutout to Jordan Peele's @monkeypawfilms.bsky.social for giving us a boost on IG! www.freehorrortalk.com

FREE talk Weds 8/13. THE REFORMATORY has sold more than 100,000 copies - and @kundalinisteve.bsky.social & I have taught hundreds of students. Why "talent" is a myth What's more important than goals The myth of the "solitary genius" Plus an excerpt from my next novel! REGISTER - freehorrortalk.com

Husbae @kundalinisteve.bsky.social & I are offering a FREE webinar 8/13! Why "talent" is a myth. The one thing more important than goals. The shocking truth about "solitary genius." August 13th at 8p ET / 5p PT And an exclusive excerpt - my upcoming novel! Reserve Your Spot - freehorrortalk.com

Happy Fade in the Water Day to all who celebrate. (Sorry, deleted this earlier by accident.)

The world is a true-life horror show...so hone your horror skills to help make sense of it. @kundalinisteve.bsky.social & I have FOUR free story idea evaluations left for early registrants for our 9/13 masterclass, "Dark Dreams: Writing Horror That Kills." 40% off until 8/15! www.fearmasters.com

Twenty-seven years today. I love you @kundalinisteve.bsky.social

If you're a fan of my Lifewriting Podcast with @kundalinisteve.bsky.social (or even if this is the first you've heard about it) come get writing advice EVERY FRIDAY at noon PT / 3p ET. Your questions/comments may end up on the podcast! Join my mailing list for the link: www.tananarivelist.com