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  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! On the World Premiere of our short film, THE KEEPER! (And live chat with writers)

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! On the World Premiere of our short film, THE KEEPER! (And live chat with writers)
    2026/08/30
    In this episode, Steve and Tananarive play the trailer to their short film, THE KEEPER, and talk about their experience at their first film festival as directors, the Blackstar Film Festival. They also discuss their plans to make a feature! And questions and announcements from writers who attended the taping live! Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 5 分
  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! Make Your Own Short Film! (And book updates from Tananarive and Steve!)
    2026/07/30
    In this episode recorded LIVE with an audience, Steve and Tananarive talk about the unveiling of their new masterclass, "Make Your Own Short Film!" based on their experience directing their upcoming short film, The Keeper. Tananarive also talks about the amazing reviews for her upcoming thriller novel, MAZYWOOD (Sept. 26), her upcoming Amazon Original novelette, "Battle of the Round House" (loosely inspired by her family history) - and Steve talks about his newest novel with collaborator Larry Niven, ICE VEGAS! Also, Q&A from the live audience to talk about writing and life. Sign up for the filmmaking course: www.hollywoodloophole.com! Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Guest Dan Chaon! (One of Us, Ill Will, Await Your Reply)

    Guest Dan Chaon! (One of Us, Ill Will, Await Your Reply)
    2026/06/26
    In this episode, Tananarive catches up with her college classmate from Northwestern University, award-winning and bestselling author Dan Chaon. They talk about his most recent novel, ONE OF US, research for wriring, the writing life, and how creating art can create hope during challenging times. Tananarive also talks a bit about her upcoming novel, MAZYWOOD (Sept. 22). Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分
  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Tananarive's upcoming novel, MAZYWOOD! And Steve's MAGIC Formula for Success

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Tananarive's upcoming novel, MAZYWOOD! And Steve's MAGIC Formula for Success
    2026/03/21
    Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due share updates and Lifewriting tools for staying centered while creating under stress. Due announces a People Magazine cover reveal for her upcoming horror novel, Mazywood (out September 22), describes its contemporary survival-horror plot and old-Hollywood historical origins, and discusses anxiety about reader reactions. Barnes reports improved health and emphasizes “The Magic Formula” of becoming the person who can do the work. And listener Q&A on writing! Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Lifewriting Live! Finding Your "Why" in 2026

    Lifewriting Live! Finding Your "Why" in 2026
    2026/01/16
    In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about how they have pushed through with their writing projects after Steve's health setback in late 2025 (all better now!) and their goals for 2026 -- including a feature version of their short film, THE KEEPER! Plus, advice to a screenwriter from the live audience. Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • Markus Redmond! (Blood Slaves)

    Markus Redmond! (Blood Slaves)
    2025/12/01
    In this episode, Tananarive talks to debut author and former "Doogie Howser, M.D." actor Markus Redmond about his vampire novel BLOOD SLAVES, set during the Antebellum slavery era. On how the murder of George Floyd helped inspire his novel, transitioning from acting to writing, on his experiences writing screenplays, and how slavery is the true horror in BLOOD SLAVES. (And it's a series!) Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Overcoming Interruptions and Chaos

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Overcoming Interruptions and Chaos
    2025/10/27
    In this episode, Steve and Tananarive reveal what they learned during Steve's recent health scare -- and how his creative work helped inspire his recovery. Tananarive shares her coping mechanisms that helped her stay centered during a time of true-life horror. Plus, Steve and Tananarive answer questions on writing and creative living from the studio of LIFEWRITING LIVE! Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 9 分
  • LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Horror and Healing!

    LIFEWRITING LIVE! On Horror and Healing!
    2025/09/08
    In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the power and popularity of horror in literature and cinema -- and secrets to writing powerful horror! Tananarive also talks about how horror is healing during times of crisis. Steve also talks about his recovery from hip replacement surgery. And listeners ask questions about collaborating, deadline and writing motivation! Don't miss their upcoming workshop on 9/13/25 - "Dark Dreams: Writing Horror That Kills!" - register at www.fearmasters.com Never miss a live episode! For the link, join one of our mailing lists: Tananarive's mailing list at https://tananarivelist.comSteve's mailing list at https://stevenbarneslist.com Join our social media site! Lifewriting on Circle: https://lifewrite.com Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分