Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to horror writer Paul G. Tremblay about what it's like to have your novel (The Cabin at the End of the World) adapted into a major film by a major director, M. Night Shyamalan (Knock at the Cabin). Tremblay talks about why he loves horror, his choice to make his protagonists a queer married couple and their adopted Asian daughter, and what happens when Stephen King tweets about your book. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your message!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about their preparation to start working in a television writers' room and the practices they use to keep centered in both mind and body when life gets busy - including Tai Chi. Learn more about the Tai Chi class Steve teaches at www.firedancetaichi.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Best of Lifewriting episode from May 22, 2022, Steve and Tananarive talk to screenwriter/producer Akela Cooper about her process, why she loves horror and science fiction, and writing for the new Paramount Plus series "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." She also talks about writing the hit horror movie MALIGNANT (directed by James Wan).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary (and Tananarive's birthday!) with Tananarive's bestie, director Luchina Fisher. They talk about how they charted their dreams from their 20s, when they started out as newspaper reporters, and the path to writing, producing and directing - especially short films. (Luchina's newest short, Team Dream, was produced by Queen Latifah.) And advice on how even a novice can make their own short film!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive offer tools for crushing it in 2023, with advice on written goals, deadlines, the validity of small steps, and the importance of a physical practice for the energy to make your dreams come true.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to producer Courtney Lee-Mitchell, who bought the rights to Octavia E. Butler's Kindred years ago and has helped shepherd it to television. Courtney talks about the process of getting Kindred made, from securing the rights to pitching to the road to production. Also: How showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins decided to change some of the events in the novel. A must-listen for anyone interested in how a television show makes it to the air.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive play excerpts from an interview they conducted at the home of the the late Octavia E. Butler in 2000. Butler was a longtime friend of Steve's, and the interview excerpts showcase the wisdom of the MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and multiple award winner, bringing her words to life. Butler shared her secrets for facing down her difficulties as a writer - and lays out a path to success that other writers can follow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about their experience attending the premiere for Octavia Butler's KINDRED: behind the scenes at the event, the emotions, and a spoiler-free discussion of the series pilot. Also: a clip from their interview with Octavia Butler and her view on Hollywood. Kindred debuts on Hulu 12/13.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive share their past personal and professional fears and how they have overcome them, particularly in relationships -- and in Hollywood. Tananarive explains the relationship between her fears and her path as a horror writer. Also: a listener voicemail!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive welcome back their first return guest - comedian and actor Patton Oswalt! He discusses his new movie, I LOVE MY DAD, working on his act on the road, horror and comedy, "cancel culture" and representation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices