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Tananarive

Contacts, readers and jam sessions

About Me

I'm a novelist and screenwriter; I have written eight novels and one nonfiction memoir, two of which--MY SOUL TO KEEP and THE GOOD HOUSE--are in active development at Fox Searchlight. My newest novel, BLOOD COLONY, is the third in my African Immortals series, but written as a stand-alone novel: The year is 2015, and immortals are distributing their healing blood...but with dire consequences. Check out this video to hear more about it!

My Interests

Writing and music.

I'd like to meet:

Working screenwriters and producers--musicians with a sense of humor for occasional jam sessions. Also, readers are welcome to come say hi.

Music:

For listening: Classic jazz, salsa, funk, classic blues, classic rock, R&B, roots reggae, rap.

Movies:

Most horror, intelligent comedies, well-acted and well-written dramas.

Television:

Favorite shows: Dexter, Dirty Sexy Money, In Treatment, Criminal Minds, Entourage, CSI, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 24, Everybody Hates Chris, Everybody Loves Raymond, Boondocks, The Daily Show, Masters of Horror, the Dick Van Dyke Show.

Books:


Favorite authors: Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Octavia E. Butler, Steven Barnes, Ian McEwan, among countless others. Far too many to name.Read more about my work at my Web site: www.tananarivedue.com--Here is a list of the books I have written, available on Amazon.com:THE BETWEEN (1995)--supernatural suspense;MY SOUL TO KEEP (1997)--supernatural suspense; THE BLACK ROSE (2000)--historical novel; THE LIVING BLOOD (2001)--winner, 2002 American Book Award--supernatural thriller;FREEDOM IN THE FAMILY: A MOTHER-DAUGHTER MEMOIR OF THE FIGHT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS (2003)--Mother-daughter memoir;THE GOOD HOUSE (2003)--haunted house/possession novel; JOPLIN'S GHOST (2005)--ghost fantasy novel

Heroes:

Nelson Mandela and my parents, civil rights activists John Due and Patricia Stephens Due. Also my husband, novelist Steven Barnes.

My Blog

Why Blair Underwood Deserves an Emmy

Dear Academy Voters:                 OK, I admit it:  I have known and worked with Blair for more than a decade now, and I've been ...
Posted by Tananarive on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:28:00 PST

Poem: June 3, 2008--The Delegate Count

June 3, 2008The Delegate CountBy Tananarive DueCan you hear the joy in the resounding silence?We are dancing in our living rooms.My son is four, and wants to wear his tie to bed.My pastor points out...
Posted by Tananarive on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:15:00 PST

Blair Underwood, Tananarive Due & Steven Barnes Discuss Casanegra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d6LQNfJeRI Hello, Friends-- This video is a year old, but here we are discussing CASANEGRA at last year's Book Expo. We had a great time! We're discussing...
Posted by Tananarive on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:14:00 PST

TANANARIVE APPEARANCES! (and newsletter)

        Blood Colony              At long last, the sequel to MY SOUL TO KEEP and THE LIVING BLOOD, e...
Posted by Tananarive on Wed, 28 May 2008 08:55:00 PST

Barack Obama: Stepping into History

Something truly memorable is happening in New Hampshire today. You won't need me to write the headlines, which will soon be a roar. But if you've read the memoir I co-authored with my mother, F...
Posted by Tananarive on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:01:00 PST

A tragic loss: St. Clair Bourne

I just heard that filmmaker St. Clair Bourne died on Saturday.  I knew he was having surgery, but his death is still a surprise.  My prayers go out to his family.  Here is the notice f...
Posted by Tananarive on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:25:00 PST

Dolphins victory at last!

POST-SCRIPT:  Once I found it within my heart to watch the Dolphins play even when I didn't think they would win...my team finally won!  Final score:  22-16 over the Baltimore Ravens.&n...
Posted by Tananarive on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:19:00 PST

Zen & the Art of Being a Dolfan: The 2007 Miami Dolphins

Teach us to care and not to care. Teach us to sit still. T. S. Eliot When the way comes to an end, then changehaving changed, you pass through. I Ching By TANANARIVE DUE www.tananarivedue.com DEC...
Posted by Tananarive on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:50:00 PST

Edwidge Danticat interviews Junot Diaz (and mentions me!)

Junot Díaz by Edwidge Danticat Issue 101 Fall 2007, LITERATURE   Junot Díaz. Photo by Lily Oei. If Marvel Comics had gotten around to it, Oscar Wao would have been a hero. As it is, Junot Díaz...
Posted by Tananarive on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:41:00 PST

Los Angeles Times story about Blair Underwood and CASANEGRA

Blair Underwood goes under coversBy Greg BraxtonLos Angeles Times Staff WriterAugust 14, 2007 12:00 AM BLAIR UNDERWOOD was behind mirrored shades at the rear of a Studio City cafe, discussing his good...
Posted by Tananarive on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:53:00 PST