In this episode, Tananarive is solo as she talks to author and screenwriter Victor LaValle about his new historical horror novel, Lone Women -- and all about his Hollywood adventure helping to bring his novel The Changeling to TV (coming soon to Apple TV+) -- including that very important time on the set -- and working his way up to a co-showrunner on his next series. 

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When this podcast first started in January of 2022, the very first guest was comic and Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. Since he just ended an epic guest hosting gig on The Daily Show (Trump's arraignment! Jon Stewart visits!), we wanted to run this very special Best of Lifewriting with the guest who helped us launch our podcast. And it's a day early!

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive break down how they fight to keep balance between their work, their art and their lives -- including fitness and relationships. On why it's important to try to balance it all - especially when stakes are high. And the program they created to help their son succeed in school despite his ADHD. (Their son's Jason's course is at www.magic4teens.com) 

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to award-winning author Nisi Shawl about the new anthology she just published, NEW SUNS 2, featuring speculative fiction from marginalized writers - including a new story from Tananarive! She also talks about her journey from a fangirl to friend of the late Octavia E. Butler. Plus, that time Nisi rejected one of Tananarive's short stories. 

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In this episode, Tananarive talks one-on-one with debut author Johnny Compton, author of the terrifying novel THE SPITE HOUSE. Compton talks about Due's influence on him and they celebrate the power of hauntings and horror -- and how he struggled to finally finish a novel. 

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the power of group storytelling and collaboration: how to make it work, how it can go wrong, and how artists can grow from moving from the solitary to being a part of a Mastermind group. 

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to New York Times bestselling author (SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER) and podcaster Ashley C. Ford about the current renaissance in horror and Black Horror. She also talks about the difficulty writing her memoir and the tools she used to cope emotionally during the process. 

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the benefits of learning creative flexibility to write in many forms and genres: adapting a short story from a novel, or writing a graphic novel, screenplay or scripted podcast in addition to traditional prose. Learn to break down internal barriers to make the most of your creative talents! 

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about their first experience in a TV writers' room and interview Al Letson (Horror Noire, Moonhaven, Godzilla series) about how he broke into television writing and his advice to aspiring TV writers. His five biggest tips! 

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In this Valentine's Day episode from 2022, Steve and Tananarive talk about how they first realized they could collaborate, how it led to their first fight as a couple, and how they have triumphed to collaborate on short stories, novels and screenplays. They also share advice on how the tools they have learned in more than 23 years might help make you a better collaborator too. 

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