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Tamika Thompson

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Author | THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS (Erewhon/Kensington, 2026) & Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner, UNSHOD, CACKLING, and NAKED. she/her/hers http:/mybook.to/hestergardens

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The Curse of Hester Gardens We Need to Talk about Kevin as if written by Jason Reynolds and Tananarive Due meets Model Home by Rivers Solomon in an innovative twist on the haunted house...

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25.11.2025 21:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, I must take a moment to express my gratitude for @nytebird45.bsky.social. Linda embodies sisterhood, support, care, knowledge-sharing, mentorship, she is a force that commands every room she enters, and I can't heap enough praise onto her for this blurb.

25.11.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Curse of Hester Gardens We Need to Talk about Kevin as if written by Jason Reynolds and Tananarive Due meets Model Home by Rivers Solomon in an innovative twist on the haunted house...

Pre-order: www.kensingtonbooks.com/978164566319...

17.11.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm speechless. Literary icon @tananarivedue.bsky.social has graced THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS with the most incredible blurb. To have someone I admire so deeply say such wonderful things about my debut novel is a dream come true.
@erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social
Link below.

17.11.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Right?? I mean, I have actual tears. 😭 😭 😭

07.11.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know! I dropped everything when I saw this! Squealed. Sobbed. Now, I'm just sitting here smiling.

07.11.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am humbled and speechless (and choked up, if I'm being honest).

Full video: www.instagram.com/reel/DQhrPN_...

@erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @dianapho.bsky.social @beccapodos.bsky.social

H/t to @sistahscifi.bsky.social for making sure I saw this. ❀️

07.11.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

OMG. I feel honored! Your support means so much to me!

02.11.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you haven't checked out the cover to my debut novel, THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS, or read the excerpt, head on over to @peoplemag.bsky.social for the exclusive first look!

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#horrorbooks #gothic #suspensenovel

30.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'The Haunting of Hill House' Meets 'Them' in Black Gothic Horror 'The Curse of Hester Gardens' β€” Read an Excerpt! (Exclusive) The book "is for anyone who has ever lost someone violently, who feels helpless when seeing gun violence in the news," says 'The Curse of Hester Gardens' author Tamika Thompson. See the cover and read...

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29.10.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to unveil the cover of my debut horror novel, THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS, coming 2026 from @erewhonbooks.bsky.social! See the full cover and read an excerpt in @peoplemag.bsky.social (link in comments!)

@kensingtonbooks.bsky.social
@dianapho.bsky.social
@beccapodos.bsky.social

29.10.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Watch this space. The cover art for THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS is coming this week. Just in time for Halloween!

27.10.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had a blast last night sharing space with Kristina Sergeevna Ten, Cynthia Gomez, and M.M. Olivas at Tally Ho Bookstore. We shared our work and had a spirited Q&A session. There was even a small "campfire" and fog! Be sure to add these brilliant authors to your reading lists.

25.10.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TONIGHT!

24.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got your pre-Halloween plans sorted? Add this to the agenda: "Scary Stories by the Campfire!"
​I'll be reading alongside @kristinaten.bsky.social, Cynthia Gomez, & @olivasthewriter.bsky.social THIS FRIDAY, 10/24 at Tally Ho Bookstore.

Join us! You won't regret it... probably.

#HorrorReads

20.10.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Rack II: More Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks More Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks

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16.10.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My new ghost story, "The Creak on the Attic Stairs," is officially out in The Rack II: More Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks! I got my contributor's copy of this all-star anthology. Get yours today!

Link in comments.

#TheRackII #Horror #GhostStory #Halloween #BookRecommendations

16.10.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASM #99 Editorial Finn Barz & Tom Dullemond Fiction I Accept Michael Gardner Winning Letter From [REDACTED] Island Chris Clemens Bright-Thief Cat Nadel Time Witch Airship Cruise Aline-Mwezi Niyonsenga …

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07.10.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if you discovered your memories weren't recollections at all but dreams that you'd mistaken for reality? My new short story, "The Other Reality," is OUT NOW in Andromeda Spaceways Magazine, Issue #99.

Link in comments.

07.10.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Same! I am still turning over in my mind all of the wonderful points you made. Also, this evening, I saw your work out in the wild. ❀️

04.10.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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​Still buzzing from the "Feminist Futurism" panel at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art on how spec fiction is a vital tool for liberation. Huge thanks to Faith Adiele, @angeladalton.bsky.social, @charliejane.bsky.social, & @sistahscifi.bsky.social's Isis Asare for an amazing talk. Audience Q&A was πŸ”₯!

03.10.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading to MarinMOCA this Sat., 9/27, for a panel on "Feminist Futurism vs. Project 2025." I'll be discussing how, with speculative fiction, we can build toward a better future. Joined by a powerhouse of authors: Faith Adiele, Angela Dalton, and Charlie Jane Anders. Don't miss this!
#MarinMOCA

22.09.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

THANK YOU!!!!🀞

20.09.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You just made my day. Scratch that. You just made my entire year! And I'm so excited for everyone to read Nona's story.

18.09.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

OMG. This means so much to me coming from you. Thank you!!!!

18.09.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Final day to save!

05.09.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Haven't preordered your copy of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS? B&N Rewards Members, you can snag it for 25% off when you preorder through Sept 5th. Just use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Go, go, go! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ is.gd/gDfLKm
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03.09.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Rack II: More Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks Cover Tom Deady is back with a new anthology loaded with amazing authors, and we have the cover!

Full cover reveal at @horrordna.bsky.social:

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28.08.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rack II: More Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks Amazon.com: The Rack II: More Stories Inspired by Vintage Horror Paperbacks eBook : Deady, Tom, Lansdale, Joseph, Brite, Poppy , Langan, John, Rowe, Michael, Thompson, Tamika, Keisling, Todd, Murray, Lee, Lees, Jonathan , York, Jessi: Kindle Store

Pre-order: a.co/d/1qocYgA

28.08.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rack II cover is here! I'm beyond excited that my work is included in this incredible anthology edited by Tom Deady. The cover art by @lynnehansenart.bsky.social is perfection.

Pre-order link in comments.
Full cover at @horrordna.bsky.social.

#HorrorAnthology #HorrorCommunity #VintageHorror

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