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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

If you didn't get a chance to see me on @fox2detroit.bsky.social this weekend discussing THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS and all things spooky season, my appearance on "Lit Happens with Syd," is available online. www.fox2detroit.com/shows/lit-ha... #BookSky #HorrorSky #BlackSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Detroit Family and Friends! Tune in today at 2pmET to @fox2detroit.bsky.social to watch my conversation on "Lit Happens with Syd," where I discuss THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS and all things spooky season. www.fox2detroit.com/shows/lit-ha... #BookSky #HorrorSky #TheCurseofHesterGardens

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I've heard from many readers that in THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS Nona McKinley makes them want to give her a hug and also shake some sense into her. So, I'm delighted that her story has made this @bookstr.bsky.social list of weird girl horror. bookstr.com/list/10-unse... #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Over at @cemeterydance.bsky.social I make a horror book recommendation for their "13 Halloween Book Recs From Your Favorite Horror Authors." See my selection and check out the full list here: www.cemeterydance.com/extras/13-ha... #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Loved this conversation. I had THE best time and got to answer questions I'd never been asked before. Full interview on YouTube! www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLJUXjMJ/

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join me this Wednesday in San Francisco! I'll be with @sistahscifi.bsky.social at the African American Art & Culture Complex Grown Folks Book Fair signing copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. www.eventbrite.com/e/grown-folk... #BlackSky #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I am so overjoyed about this. THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS is a @chipublib.bsky.social September Adult Staff Pick! See full list here: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... #BookSky #HorrorSky #TheCurseofHesterGardens #TamikaThompson

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Just in time for Halloween season! @womendotcom.bsky.social takes a look at "Goodreads' Top 15 Most Read Horror Books Of 2026 (So Far), Ranked By Reviews," and THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS is high on the list. Check out the full list here: www.women.com/2262272/good...

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations! This is well deserved!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

DEAL ALERT! The hardcover of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS is included in the Amazon Prime Day sales. If you want a copy at a discounted price, visit www.amazon.com/dp/1645663191. #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

THIS FRIDAY! I'll be joining a live YouTube session with @thepixelproject.bsky.social at 6p PT, Sept. 11th, where I'll read from THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS, answer questions, and offer a giveaway of some of my work. WATCH: tinyurl.com/TThompsonR4P

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Apply today to my "The Art of the Query" workshop at the Carl Brandon Society (@carlbrandon.bsky.social), an org. that increases racial and ethnic diversity in speculative fiction. Space is limited. Disabled, poor, and formerly incarcerated people strongly encouraged to apply. Link in comments.

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thank you so much for reading and for sharing your thoughts. I'm so glad you connected with the story!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It was wonderful seeing you and talking to Cheryl! Thank you so much for coming out to support my reading. And for these photos!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's giveaway time again! Goodreads, @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social, and I are giving away 5 finished copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... US Entrants only. #BookSky #HorrorSky #BlackSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A whirlwind final day at @laworldcon.bsky.social! A reading, a signing at the @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social table, co-hosting the @carlbrandon.bsky.social Society Tea, and a 2026 Debut Authors panel. Highlight: my editor @dianapho.bsky.social took home her 3rd Hugo Award for Best Editor Long Form!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Congratulations, @dianapho.bsky.social. This is well deserved, and we are all blessed by your brilliance.

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

It was wonderful meeting you and chatting! I hope you enjoy the book. Thank you so much for grabbing a copy!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

There are free copies at my publisher @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social's table in the Dealers Room. I will be there signing at 1:30pm!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! This is well deserved.

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thank you! I was in awe of my co-panelists and the fantastic audience questions. I felt so blessed to be sharing space with everyone.

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

On @laworldcon.bsky.social Day Three I had a book signing, a Table Talk, I was a panelist on the Black and Indigenous Horror and Horror as Resistance panels. I caught up with some of my favorite authors, and visited the @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social. More to come tomorrow! #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thank you! I was on the panel just marveling at how brilliant my co-panelists are. I felt so blessed to share space with them and the equally amazing audience.

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Day Two of @laworldcon.bsky.social was filled with the Global Gothic panel, great conversations, new connections, bad selfies, and blurry images. Basically, I'm having a blast!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Day One of @laworldcon.bsky.social is in the books. The Black Gothic in America panelists were 🔥 and I am honored that I got to moderate. Caught up with Maurice Broaddus, Diana M Pho, Allison Mick, and a ton of other AMAZING authors and editors (whose photos I neglected to get because...rushing).

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'm heading out to @laworldcon.bsky.social this week in Anaheim, and I couldn't be happier. Here’s my schedule. Come check me out! #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just finished an early read of DARK WAVES, @allisonmick.bsky.social's upcoming Gothic eco-terror with supernatural hauntings and messy characters, and HONEY CHILE! I spent most of the back half of the book gasping and saying, "Oh, snap." You will want to add this to your tbr. Link in comments.

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Horror writing is political. www.instagram.com/reel/DcOro90...

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW! If you have a question to ask me about my writing projects, creature features, or my takes on Dick Hallorann, or Gothic literature, join me at www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/... and ask away. Ask me anything!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

What is the deeper, perhaps hidden meaning in the phrase "Black Don't Crack?" I recently discussed this with Tanya and Jessica on the Girl, Call Me Podcast. www.instagram.com/reel/DcBjC9q...

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

GIVEAWAY! @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social, Goodreads, and I are back at it with a giveaway of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Enter by Aug. 19. U.S. Entrants only. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Whirlwind Atlanta weekend! Book club talk, signing, and @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social mixer at the National Book Club Conference. Side quest at @barnesandnoble.com Perimeter with @markusredmond.bsky.social. NBCC dinner featuring Walter Mosley and @keishaforga.bsky.social. Heart is full! #BookSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Elated that I'm headed to Atlanta this weekend for the 22nd Annual National Book Club Conference! If you're registered for this event, please look for me. I'll be at all things @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social! nationalbookclubconference.com #BookSky #BlackSky #HorrorSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

WATCH IG Live TODAY at 4p PT / 7p ET, when I join the Spooktastic Author chat! www.instagram.com/spooktasticb... #HorrorSky #BookSky

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I pre-ordered this beauty by @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social, and it just arrived. This one will face out on my shelves because the cover is as gorgeous as the award-winning prose. Get your copy here: thecrowshoppe.com/products/my-...

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's free, virtual, and open to the public. Join us!

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Tamika Thompson @tamikathompson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I'm excited to discuss innovation in haunted house creation on this upcoming all-virtual TBRCon panel alongside some amazing speculative fiction authors. Details: fanfiaddict.com/tbrcon2026/ @tbrcon.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #horrorsky #booksky

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