Tamika Talks Terror
Where I discuss all things horror, share new writing and author interviews, and offer a peek at my upcoming projects.
Recent Interviews
I had a blast being interviewed by Ivy Grimes at Hypes and Archetypes as well as answering three questions from Steve Stred.
Four Questions with Francesca Maria
Can you imagine living in an actual haunted house? Author Francesca Maria has experienced it firsthand, and she stopped by to talk about that as well as her upcoming collection.
Event: A Great Good Place for Books
I am over the moon that on Wednesday, March 15th (Yes, the Ides of March) I will be in-person at A Great Good Place for Books in Oakland.
Four Questions with Ben Monroe
Today, author Ben Monroe pays us a visit ahead of the launch of his novel, The Seething.
Four Questions with Philip Fracassi
The inimitable Philip Fracassi stopped by to talk horror, and he’s got two books to add to your list.
What I’m Reading: Flowers for the Sea by Zin E. Rocklyn
I am blown away that so much is accomplished within this debut novella.
Four Questions with Craig DiLouie
I'm excited that the incomparable Craig DiLouie stopped by "Tamika Talks Terror" amid the launch of his new book Episode Thirteen. In our Q&A, he shares a spooky personal tale from his past and the scariest book he's ever read.
UNSHOD is an IBR February Book of the Month
It was so exciting to discover that Unshod, Cackling, and Naked was selected as one of Independent Book Review’s Books of the Month for February 2023.
#1 Best Seller in Black Horror on Amazon
It's been nearly a week since Unnerving Books released my speculative collection, and it’s a #1 Best Seller in Black Horror on Amazon.
Read an excerpt from UNSHOD, CACKLING, and NAKED
The fantastic folks at Divination Hollow published an excerpt from my collection. The short tale offers a peek inside the book and is free to read.
#1 New Release in Black Horror on Amazon
I am over the moon that Unshod, Cackling, and Naked debuted in the #2 spot for Black and African American Horror on Amazon and was the #1 New Release in the same category.
Out Now! Unshod, Cackling, and Naked
We did it! On January 26, 2023, Unnerving Books released Unshod, Cackling, and Naked in paperback and e-book, and I am over the moon!
Pre-orders are arriving
I’m grateful for everyone who pre-ordered a copy of Unshod, Cackling, and Naked. The boxes are arriving, and I’m signing and personalizing for those who requested it. Your copies will ship soon!
My favorite horror films: 2022
If you're looking for some end-of-the-year frights to ring in the new year, check out my top five films of 2022.
My Writing Year in Review
A round-up of my writing released in 2022 and information on how to read them.
My Favorite Reads of 2022
Some old. Some new. Some long reads and some short. These are the books I enjoyed this year, in no particular order.