Tananarive Due - The Reformatory
@tananarivedue.bsky.social
Lifewriting Podcast - Exec Producer #HorrorNoire: A History of Black Horror, Writer: Twilight Zone. UCLA Lecturer. Vanity Fair. Author: American Book Award #BLM #blacksky She/Her - https://linktr.ee/tananarivedue
IT’S THAT TIME TO SHARE!!! Last year I finally taught myself the Thriller choreography — true bucket list!
Happy Halloween!!!
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Happy Halloween!!!
SEE THE FULL VIDEO:
youtu.be/aQVRyj2oICY?...
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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?...
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?...
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?...
October 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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?...
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. 🤔
A plague and the fall of civilization are striking a nerve with readers. Gee...I wonder why. 🤔
August 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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. 🤔
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!
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!
August 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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!
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!"
Hurry & get your copy now from all good retail shops or download your ebook for a great #summer read!"
August 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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!"
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
✅ 3-hour masterclass (live + replay) on crafting horror
✅ Membership in Lifewriting Professional writing workshop
Register now at www.fearmasters.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
✅ 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
(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
August 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
(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
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
August 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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
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
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
August 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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
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.)
(Sorry, deleted this earlier by accident.)
August 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Happy Fade in the Water Day to all who celebrate.
(Sorry, deleted this earlier by accident.)
(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
@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
August 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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
@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
August 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
Your questions/comments may end up on the podcast! Join my mailing list for the link: www.tananarivelist.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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
Your questions/comments may end up on the podcast! Join my mailing list for the link: www.tananarivelist.com
Years ago, I wrote, directed, edited & STARRED IN an iPhone horror short, "Lost." (I'm usually too shy to share it, except with my UCLA students.)
The fear that stopped me from sharing & embracing it might be holding YOU back as a writer.
To get the link, join my mailing list at tananarivelist.com
The fear that stopped me from sharing & embracing it might be holding YOU back as a writer.
To get the link, join my mailing list at tananarivelist.com
July 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Years ago, I wrote, directed, edited & STARRED IN an iPhone horror short, "Lost." (I'm usually too shy to share it, except with my UCLA students.)
The fear that stopped me from sharing & embracing it might be holding YOU back as a writer.
To get the link, join my mailing list at tananarivelist.com
The fear that stopped me from sharing & embracing it might be holding YOU back as a writer.
To get the link, join my mailing list at tananarivelist.com
Writers: We just launched our EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for our horror masterclass “Dark Dreams: Writing Horror That Kills” before the price goes to $497. (The class is 9/13, but if you register now, you get $200 off!)
This is our final live class of 2025. Enrollment is limited.
www.fearmasters.com
This is our final live class of 2025. Enrollment is limited.
www.fearmasters.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Writers: We just launched our EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for our horror masterclass “Dark Dreams: Writing Horror That Kills” before the price goes to $497. (The class is 9/13, but if you register now, you get $200 off!)
This is our final live class of 2025. Enrollment is limited.
www.fearmasters.com
This is our final live class of 2025. Enrollment is limited.
www.fearmasters.com
I'm blown away by the response to THE REFORMATORY.
Horror writers: I've given a lot of thought to why horror stories sometimes fail to connect with readers.
I'll post an essay on my mailing list Tuesday breaking down a scene* in THE REFORMATORY: join my list at tananarivelist.com
*no spoilers!
Horror writers: I've given a lot of thought to why horror stories sometimes fail to connect with readers.
I'll post an essay on my mailing list Tuesday breaking down a scene* in THE REFORMATORY: join my list at tananarivelist.com
*no spoilers!
July 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I'm blown away by the response to THE REFORMATORY.
Horror writers: I've given a lot of thought to why horror stories sometimes fail to connect with readers.
I'll post an essay on my mailing list Tuesday breaking down a scene* in THE REFORMATORY: join my list at tananarivelist.com
*no spoilers!
Horror writers: I've given a lot of thought to why horror stories sometimes fail to connect with readers.
I'll post an essay on my mailing list Tuesday breaking down a scene* in THE REFORMATORY: join my list at tananarivelist.com
*no spoilers!
RIP to Malcolm Jamal-Warner, who reportedly has died after drowning in Costa Rica at the age of 54.
For many of us, he was the brother we never had on The Cosby Show. He later appeared on shows like The Resident.
He leaves behind a wife and daughter.
This one hurts.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
For many of us, he was the brother we never had on The Cosby Show. He later appeared on shows like The Resident.
He leaves behind a wife and daughter.
This one hurts.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
July 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
RIP to Malcolm Jamal-Warner, who reportedly has died after drowning in Costa Rica at the age of 54.
For many of us, he was the brother we never had on The Cosby Show. He later appeared on shows like The Resident.
He leaves behind a wife and daughter.
This one hurts.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
For many of us, he was the brother we never had on The Cosby Show. He later appeared on shows like The Resident.
He leaves behind a wife and daughter.
This one hurts.
variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Some authors make you a better writer. They energize lobes of your brain.
For me, @riverssolomon.bsky.social is one of those writers.
MODEL HOME is disturbing and exquisite. And as someone whose family integrated an all-white neighborhood when I was young, it truly hit home. Chilling and smart.
For me, @riverssolomon.bsky.social is one of those writers.
MODEL HOME is disturbing and exquisite. And as someone whose family integrated an all-white neighborhood when I was young, it truly hit home. Chilling and smart.
July 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Some authors make you a better writer. They energize lobes of your brain.
For me, @riverssolomon.bsky.social is one of those writers.
MODEL HOME is disturbing and exquisite. And as someone whose family integrated an all-white neighborhood when I was young, it truly hit home. Chilling and smart.
For me, @riverssolomon.bsky.social is one of those writers.
MODEL HOME is disturbing and exquisite. And as someone whose family integrated an all-white neighborhood when I was young, it truly hit home. Chilling and smart.
Y'ALL.
I just had the INCREDIBLE experience of co-directing a short horror film adaptation of THE KEEPER on the set with hubby Steven Barnes, along with an incredible exec and crew.
MORE photos of cast and FX to come!
And you will be hearing a LOT more about The Keeper!
Photos: Gordon Lewis
I just had the INCREDIBLE experience of co-directing a short horror film adaptation of THE KEEPER on the set with hubby Steven Barnes, along with an incredible exec and crew.
MORE photos of cast and FX to come!
And you will be hearing a LOT more about The Keeper!
Photos: Gordon Lewis
June 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Y'ALL.
I just had the INCREDIBLE experience of co-directing a short horror film adaptation of THE KEEPER on the set with hubby Steven Barnes, along with an incredible exec and crew.
MORE photos of cast and FX to come!
And you will be hearing a LOT more about The Keeper!
Photos: Gordon Lewis
I just had the INCREDIBLE experience of co-directing a short horror film adaptation of THE KEEPER on the set with hubby Steven Barnes, along with an incredible exec and crew.
MORE photos of cast and FX to come!
And you will be hearing a LOT more about The Keeper!
Photos: Gordon Lewis
It's the end of the world as we know it!
ALSO: check out this upcoming anthology of short stories inspired by the world of Stephen King's THE STAND. Steve and I wrote a story about the Tripz we hope you'll love!
MASS SIGNINGS on Aug 19. We'll appear at @skylightbooks.bsky.social in LA!
ALSO: check out this upcoming anthology of short stories inspired by the world of Stephen King's THE STAND. Steve and I wrote a story about the Tripz we hope you'll love!
MASS SIGNINGS on Aug 19. We'll appear at @skylightbooks.bsky.social in LA!
June 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's the end of the world as we know it!
ALSO: check out this upcoming anthology of short stories inspired by the world of Stephen King's THE STAND. Steve and I wrote a story about the Tripz we hope you'll love!
MASS SIGNINGS on Aug 19. We'll appear at @skylightbooks.bsky.social in LA!
ALSO: check out this upcoming anthology of short stories inspired by the world of Stephen King's THE STAND. Steve and I wrote a story about the Tripz we hope you'll love!
MASS SIGNINGS on Aug 19. We'll appear at @skylightbooks.bsky.social in LA!
It’s a wrap!!!
June 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s a wrap!!!
How it started.
How it’s going.
How it’s going.
June 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
How it started.
How it’s going.
How it’s going.
Your Juneteenth watchlist
* Miss Juneteenth
* The Blackening
* Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
* Horror Noire - the @shudder.com anthology film I bet you never saw! Includes my first adaptations: "The Lake" and "Fugue State" (co-starring Tony Todd!!!)
* Miss Juneteenth
* The Blackening
* Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
* Horror Noire - the @shudder.com anthology film I bet you never saw! Includes my first adaptations: "The Lake" and "Fugue State" (co-starring Tony Todd!!!)
June 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Your Juneteenth watchlist
* Miss Juneteenth
* The Blackening
* Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
* Horror Noire - the @shudder.com anthology film I bet you never saw! Includes my first adaptations: "The Lake" and "Fugue State" (co-starring Tony Todd!!!)
* Miss Juneteenth
* The Blackening
* Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
* Horror Noire - the @shudder.com anthology film I bet you never saw! Includes my first adaptations: "The Lake" and "Fugue State" (co-starring Tony Todd!!!)
How it started:
How it's going: (below)
How it's going: (below)
June 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
How it started:
How it's going: (below)
How it's going: (below)
In December, I got an electronic drum kit to give me a new creative outlet after I finished Rock Band on Hard at least 10 years ago.
I’m not where I’m going to be, but I’m a long way from where I started. This is an excerpt of a video I made for my dad. 😀
I’m not where I’m going to be, but I’m a long way from where I started. This is an excerpt of a video I made for my dad. 😀
June 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
In December, I got an electronic drum kit to give me a new creative outlet after I finished Rock Band on Hard at least 10 years ago.
I’m not where I’m going to be, but I’m a long way from where I started. This is an excerpt of a video I made for my dad. 😀
I’m not where I’m going to be, but I’m a long way from where I started. This is an excerpt of a video I made for my dad. 😀