Coven of the East is required reading. #BookSky

Honored that in TWO WEEKS I get to celebrate the launch of @cynthiagomez.bsky.social's Muñeca, a queer historical Gothic that BOOKLIST says is "perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Carmen Maria Machado." Join the party 6/12 at @pegasusbooks.bsky.social Berkeley! Link in comments. #BookSky

Over at X, a reader is starting THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS today because May 28 is the start of events in the novel in both 2002 and 2016. A wonderful idea! Unfortunately, the story gets more devastating with each passing day. IJS. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #HorrorSky

I recently discussed THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS on NPR member station KALW's "The Sights + Sounds Show with Jenee Darden." Listen at link in comments. @npr.org @kalwradio.bsky.social @jeneedarden.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #BlackSky #HorrorSky

If you're in the Bay, listen in to Sights + Sounds with @jeneedarden.bsky.social on @npr.org member station @kalwradio.bsky.social at 4pm TODAY! I will be discussing THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Link to follow after conversation airs! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #BlackSky

Thank you to THE NERD DAILY for publishing this excerpt from THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. This was one of my favorite scenes to write, and it frightened me in the process. Link in comments. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #HorrorSky

I’m excited to be a part of the 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival this year! I’ll be on the "Inherited Hauntings: Horror at Home" panel alongside Eirinie Carson, @victormanibo.com, and @allisonmick.bsky.social. Full lineup at baybookfest.org #BABF2026 #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson

I think I saved the best for last. My final bookstore stop on this tour was at Culver City's Village Well, where I was in conversation with the amazing @rachelhowzell.bsky.social. I was delighted with each person who came out. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky 1/5

6pm. Join us!

This review makes me so happy! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pbMXk8/

If you're in SoCal TOMORROW, come out to Village Well to see me in conversation with bestselling author @rachelhowzell.bsky.social. We'll discuss THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS and Howzell Hall's latest, MIST AND MALICE. Join us. Watch me fangirl! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

I had the best time being in conversation with @audthentic.bsky.social at @booksinc.bsky.social in Alameda. I got to catch up with friends old and new. The conversation will be available in podcast format, so stay tuned! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

Happening TONIGHT! Join us! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookTour #indiebookstore #BookSky #BlackSky

It's my birthday! And I spent the morning taping a conversation on @npr.org member station @kalwradio.bsky.social Sights + Sounds with @jeneedarden.bsky.social. Can't wait to share our discussion about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #BlackSky

This makes my heart glad.

If you haven't had a chance to get out to see me in the Bay, this Thursday is your chance! I'll be in conversation with the inimitable @audthentic.bsky.social at @booksinc.bsky.social in Alameda. Join us! Link in comments! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookTour #HorrorSky #BookSky

My discussion with @tarabetts.bsky.social, @alexjennings.bsky.social, and @lpkindred.bsky.social was powerful. I'm grateful to Da Book Joint for holding space as well as to everyone who came out to see us. More photos in comments. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #indiebookstore

Over the moon that I get to talk to the Shelves Bookstore Reading is a Lifestyle Book Club members tonight about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. I can't wait! @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #bookclubpick #BookSky

This makes me so happy!

This afternoon, CHICAGO! Da Book Joint with @tarabetts.bsky.social, @alexjennings.bsky.social, and @lpkindred.bsky.social. Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signi... #BookSky #BlackSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson

The Inscribe Author Festival owes me nothing! I had a blast meeting readers, signing books, speaking on a panel, and chatting with the other authors. Next stop: Chicago! @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

Headed to the Inscribe Books Author Festival today, and I couldn't be happier!

So... @schulerbooks.bsky.social in Ann Arbor is a WONDERFUL store. And I could have talked to @kenmacgregor.bsky.social all day. I'm grateful for everyone who came out and grabbed a copy of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookTour #indiebookstore #BookSky

These earrings from @kenyamossdyme.bsky.social are everything. Get a pair: www.kenyamossdyme.com/product-page... #BookSky #BlackSky

What can I say? My event at @nextchapterbooks.bsky.social was filled with love, support, and a deeply personal conversation with my phenomenal conversation partner, @kenyamossdyme.bsky.social. My heart is glad. Next stop: Ann Arbor...TONIGHT! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

Thank you to everyone who picked up a copy of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. It is the No. 1 Bestseller in Black and African American Horror at Amazon! @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #Bestseller #HorrorSky #BookSky #BlackSky

I am so excited for this!

Excited that Amazon.com is offering a "Hot New Release" deal on THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS ebook. If you haven't grabbed a copy yet, now is the time! www.amazon.com/Curse-Hester... @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

So grateful for this review of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! www.instagram.com/reel/DYOgDCj...

I'm bringing THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS home! It's just two days until my event at Detroit's Next Chapter Books, where I'll be in conversation with @kenyamossdyme.bsky.social, and I'm feeling pretty emotional about it. Join us THURSDAY NIGHT! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

One of the best things about this book tour is my conversation partners! I recommend each author here! #BookSky @alexjennings.bsky.social @kenyamossdyme.bsky.social @kenmacgregor.bsky.social @angeladalton.bsky.social @tarabetts.bsky.social @rachelhowzell.bsky.social @lpkindred.bsky.social

Two days left to enter! #BookSky

I had a blast on Talking Scared Pod, so this TikTok video by Alicia Ceasar makes me so happy! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8phtHPg/

My stop at The Twisted Spine was magical. Being in community with horror lovers. Nerding out about the books we love. And signing copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. It was an amazing time, and I didn't want to leave! #BookSky #HorrorSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson 1/3

Happening this afternoon in Brooklyn! Come out and see me! #BookSky #HorrorSky

DETROIT, ANN ARBOR, CLARKSTON, and CHICAGO! I hope you all will join me next week at one of my tour stops. Links and details in comments. I. Can't. Wait! #BookSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson

Another positive review of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS over at TikTok! #BookSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pjhp4V/

I'm delighted to see this review of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. #BookSky #HorrorSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pYpKkX/

Grateful to Grab the Lapels for allowing me to annotate a passage from THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. If you've finished the book, this excerpt and my notes just might break your heart. Link to annotation in comments. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #HorrorSky #BookSky

One week left to enter! #BookSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson

I'm headed to New York later this week for the @itwdebutauthors.bsky.social program at ThrillerFest as well as to sign books at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn. If you'll be at ThrillerFest or are in New York...hmu! #BookSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson

Had the most amazing time at the @wordhorde-emporium.bsky.social chatting with folks who came out for a signed copy of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. I'm so grateful to Ross and Jennifer Lockhart for stocking the book and welcoming me into the store! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky

TODAY at 1pm! Join me!

I have two in-store signings coming up! One TOMORROW in Petaluma, CA at @wordhorde-emporium.bsky.social. Another NEXT SATURDAY at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY. Join me! #BookSky

This review of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS means the world to me because Mr. McCane fully understands the setting as well as the pressures the characters face. Full review at this link: www.instagram.com/reel/DXoRf07... Or on TikTok at the link in comments.

Join me THIS SUNDAY in Petaluma at the @wordhorde-emporium.bsky.social. I can't wait! #BookSky

My event at Ashland's Bloomsbury Books was surreal. Casey Dunn was a fantastic conversation partner. And not only is the store owned by my long-time friends, but attendees also showed up with amazing questions. My heart is full. Next stop: Petaluma! 1/3

That's my book baby on the shelf at @flysfo.bsky.social. Thank you, @booksinc.bsky.social, for stocking THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! #BookSky

This is happening TONIGHT, and I'm so excited. If you're near Ashland, Oregon, join us! #BookSky

Excited that @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social, Goodreads, and I have teamed up again for a giveaway of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Enter now through 5/13 to be one of 10 readers who will receive a finished copy of the book. Link in comments. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social #TheCurseOfHesterGardens