Tanya Contois
@tanyacontois.bsky.social
I’m a writer on the Substack Ramblings of a Gemini. You can also find me on Instagram and TikTok (username is tanyacontois). I also have a shop on Linktree where you can find some of my favorite products. https://linktr.ee/contoistanya
Hey! I wrote about some of my favorite episodes of the show Supernatural. Give it a read while I write part two of my fave episodes.
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My favorite episodes of Supernatural
Ramblings of a Gemini is a reader-supported publication.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Hey! I wrote about some of my favorite episodes of the show Supernatural. Give it a read while I write part two of my fave episodes.
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ICYMI: Writers including David Nicholls, Katherine Rundell, Katherine Webber and Monisha Rajesh are among those donating pledges for the Creatives4Sudan auction, co-organised by Louie Stowell 👇 #BookSky
David Nicholls and Katherine Rundell offer prizes for Creatives4Sudan auction
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November 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
ICYMI: Writers including David Nicholls, Katherine Rundell, Katherine Webber and Monisha Rajesh are among those donating pledges for the Creatives4Sudan auction, co-organised by Louie Stowell 👇 #BookSky
And if you’re a fan of the Netflix series Wednesday then you should go read the article I wrote about it.
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Wednesday season 2 thoughts
After a three year wait for season two of the hugely popular Netflix show Wednesday, based on the character Wednesday Addams (played by Jenna Ortega) has returned and I enjoyed it just as much as seas...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
And if you’re a fan of the Netflix series Wednesday then you should go read the article I wrote about it.
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I also wrote about my favorite Fear Street books by R.L Stine recently.
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Favorite Fear Street books
If you grew up in the 90s then you’re probably familiar with the Fear Street series of books by R.L Stine.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I also wrote about my favorite Fear Street books by R.L Stine recently.
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My most recent article published on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?
“What’s your favorite scary movie?”
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November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
My most recent article published on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
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Had to have a fan girl moment and let James Remar know about my love for 'Tales From The Darkside: The Movie'. 'It: Welcome To Derry' premieres Oct 26th on HBO.
For more interviews with the cast go here: blackgirlnerds.com/interview-it...
For more interviews with the cast go here: blackgirlnerds.com/interview-it...
October 23, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Had to have a fan girl moment and let James Remar know about my love for 'Tales From The Darkside: The Movie'. 'It: Welcome To Derry' premieres Oct 26th on HBO.
For more interviews with the cast go here: blackgirlnerds.com/interview-it...
For more interviews with the cast go here: blackgirlnerds.com/interview-it...
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Sneak Peek: Relive the Beauty and Horror of FRANKENSTEIN in RUE MORGUE #227 Nov/Dec Xmas 2025 Issue! https://ow.ly/yvIu50XgCAK
Sneak Peek: Relive the Beauty and Horror of FRANKENSTEIN in RUE MORGUE #227 Nov/Dec Xmas 2025 Issue! - Rue Morgue
One of the most fertile imaginations in the genre today, director GUILLERMO DEL TORO breathes new life into Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN, the movie, he says, that he was born to make. Plus! The BOULET BROTHERS team up with actor/writer DAVID DASTMALCHIAN to bring you HOLIDAY OF HORRORS; Brandon R. Grafius’ SCARED BY THE BIBLE and Matt Rogerson’s THE VATICAN VERSUS HORROR MOVIES; PUZZLES OF DOOM and lots more!
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October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sneak Peek: Relive the Beauty and Horror of FRANKENSTEIN in RUE MORGUE #227 Nov/Dec Xmas 2025 Issue! https://ow.ly/yvIu50XgCAK
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ICYMI: Simon & Schuster is launching Scarlett Press, a New Adult imprint dedicated to 'commercial, fast-paced, romance-forward books in all genres' 👇 #BookSky
Rachel Denwood to run New Adult imprint Scarlett Press at Simon & Schuster
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October 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
ICYMI: Simon & Schuster is launching Scarlett Press, a New Adult imprint dedicated to 'commercial, fast-paced, romance-forward books in all genres' 👇 #BookSky
If you’re looking some books that have crazy plot twists, you need to read these books. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
5 books with crazy plot twists
How To Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine made the list because I love a good murder mystery.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
If you’re looking some books that have crazy plot twists, you need to read these books. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Hey! If you’re into bookish themed stuff then you should definitely check out Hello Milo. And if you use my link to buy something, you’ll be helping me earn money.
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Hello Milo
Hello Milo
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September 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hey! If you’re into bookish themed stuff then you should definitely check out Hello Milo. And if you use my link to buy something, you’ll be helping me earn money.
shophellomilo.com/TANYACONTOIS
shophellomilo.com/TANYACONTOIS
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Puffin is to publish the debut middle-grade fantasy series, The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia, from author and illustrator Leia Ham 👇 #BookSky
Puffin to publish Leia Ham's debut fantasy series
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September 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Puffin is to publish the debut middle-grade fantasy series, The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia, from author and illustrator Leia Ham 👇 #BookSky
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ICYMI: Hachette Children’s Books has acquired debut author AB Hamilton’s duology in a 'competitive' three-way auction. The first book in the duology is scheduled to publish in October 2026 👇 #BookSky
Hachette Children's acquires AB Hamilton's debut duology in three-way auction
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September 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
ICYMI: Hachette Children’s Books has acquired debut author AB Hamilton’s duology in a 'competitive' three-way auction. The first book in the duology is scheduled to publish in October 2026 👇 #BookSky
Hey! I wrote an article about my favorite tv witches so you should go read it if witches are your thing. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Favorite tv witches
Over the years I have watched many shows that had characters who were witches.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hey! I wrote an article about my favorite tv witches so you should go read it if witches are your thing. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Last month I wrote about women in comics so if you like them, check out my article. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Women in comics
I have been a fan of the Marvel comics as well as the movies for years because of how unique their characters and world building are.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Last month I wrote about women in comics so if you like them, check out my article. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
I recently wrote an article about the movie Drag Me to Hell on my Substack about why I feel that Lorna Raver’s character was not the villain in the movie. You should read it if you’re into horror movies. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Thoughts on movie Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me To Hell starring Justin Long as Clay, Christine’s fiancée, Lorna Raver as Mrs.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I recently wrote an article about the movie Drag Me to Hell on my Substack about why I feel that Lorna Raver’s character was not the villain in the movie. You should read it if you’re into horror movies. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
I published a new article on my Substack today. If you’re a fan of comics, I think you’ll like it. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Women in comics
I have been a fan of the Marvel comics as well as the movies for years because of how unique their characters and world building are.
open.substack.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I published a new article on my Substack today. If you’re a fan of comics, I think you’ll like it. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
So, you should go check out which young adult thrillers are my top five.
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Top 5 must read young adult thrillers
The Obsession by Jesse Q.
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July 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
So, you should go check out which young adult thrillers are my top five.
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If books (and their movie adaptations) are your thing, you should go read my article about the differences I noticed in the two versions of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Book vs movie: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
I knew that the movie Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist was going to be fun after seeing the movie’s trailer.
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July 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If books (and their movie adaptations) are your thing, you should go read my article about the differences I noticed in the two versions of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
Check out my new article on Substack if you’re curious what my top five favorite horror movies are. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
My Top 5 Horror Movies
Black Christmas (1974) starring Olivia Hussey as Jess Bradford, Margot Kidder as Barb, and Keir Dullea as Peter.
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July 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Check out my new article on Substack if you’re curious what my top five favorite horror movies are. open.substack.com/pub/tanyacon...
So I just uploaded the first short to YouTube and would love it if you would go check it out and give it a like/follow/comment if you like it. youtube.com/shorts/sNnRr...
These six movies are just some of my favorite horror movies of all time. #horrorgeek
YouTube video by Tanya Contois
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June 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
So I just uploaded the first short to YouTube and would love it if you would go check it out and give it a like/follow/comment if you like it. youtube.com/shorts/sNnRr...
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My novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster comes out in two months!
🔥 a trans witch teaches her lesbian mother to do magic
🔥 we see the struggle for queer liberation in 1996 and 1736
🔥 how do you rediscover desire in the heart of grief/trauma?
See pre-order rewards here:
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🔥 a trans witch teaches her lesbian mother to do magic
🔥 we see the struggle for queer liberation in 1996 and 1736
🔥 how do you rediscover desire in the heart of grief/trauma?
See pre-order rewards here:
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Everything You Need to Know About My Next Novel!
Photo: Daderot/Wikimedia It’s almost six months before my next novel comes out on Aug. 19. Lessons in Magic and Disaster is my first novel for adults in...
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June 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
My novel Lessons in Magic and Disaster comes out in two months!
🔥 a trans witch teaches her lesbian mother to do magic
🔥 we see the struggle for queer liberation in 1996 and 1736
🔥 how do you rediscover desire in the heart of grief/trauma?
See pre-order rewards here:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
🔥 a trans witch teaches her lesbian mother to do magic
🔥 we see the struggle for queer liberation in 1996 and 1736
🔥 how do you rediscover desire in the heart of grief/trauma?
See pre-order rewards here:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Did you know that if you search for song of the day on Threads (if you use it), you’ll get an idea of what types of music I like?
June 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Did you know that if you search for song of the day on Threads (if you use it), you’ll get an idea of what types of music I like?
Just so you know, I’ve started making graphics. In case anyone is interested in them.
June 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Just so you know, I’ve started making graphics. In case anyone is interested in them.
I discuss why I think that the third Halloween movie would’ve been better as a standalone movie instead of part of the Halloween franchise. tanyacontois.substack.com/p/halloween-...
June 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I discuss why I think that the third Halloween movie would’ve been better as a standalone movie instead of part of the Halloween franchise. tanyacontois.substack.com/p/halloween-...
In this article I talk about books and music that helped me cope with a lot of difficult times when I was younger. tanyacontois.substack.com/p/how-books-...
June 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
In this article I talk about books and music that helped me cope with a lot of difficult times when I was younger. tanyacontois.substack.com/p/how-books-...