Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

In this episode from May of 2022, Steve and Tananarive talk to author and editor Sheree Renée Thomas about her journey with Afrofuturism -- from editing the groundbreaking DARK MATTER in 2000 to writing a short story in Janelle Monáe's MEMORY LIBRARIAN and Thomas's Marvel novel, BLACK PANTHER: PANTHER'S RAGE. As the editor of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, she also talks about do's and don'ts when submitting short stories.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to screenwriter and showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker, who was the executive producer and showrunner for Marvel's groundbreaking Luke Cage series - and much more! He talks about how he broke into Hollywood, advice for writers, why he loves running marathons, and the WGA strike.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about some of the reason for the WGA screenwriters' strike and the importance of community for writers -- and welcome guests Rashida Smith and Stephanie Malia Morris to talk about Clarion West. Find out more information at www.clarionwest.org.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive recall some of their most painful rejections in Hollywood and publishing and give tips on how to maintain joy and creativity in the face of setbacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive welcome writer, comic and actress Naomi Ekperigin, host of AMC's Interview with the Vampire Podcast (where Tananarive was a guest!) On her love for horror and vampires, how she became a standup comic, and collaborating with her husband!  Naomi also appears on Mythic Time on Apple TV+ and was featured in 2022's Season 3 of The Standups on Netflix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about Tananarive's new short story collection, The Wishing Pool and Other Stories. On her her inspiration for the stories, her writing process, and tips to help you make your creative own dreams come true!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!Check out Roy Wood, Jr.'s tour dates at www.roywoodjr.com. And don't forget to check out Lifewriting Premium: www.lifewritingpremium.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices