Author | THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS (Erewhon/Kensington) & Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner, UNSHOD, CACKLING, and NAKED. she/her/hers http:/mybook.to/hestergardenshttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3ml7qnvnnhk2vGrateful 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 #BookSky06 May 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7qnvnnhk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3ml73qwuphs2vOne week left to enter! #BookSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml73qwuphs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3ml4iz7botc2qI'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 #tamikathompson05 May 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4iz7botc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkzy4jpb3s25Had 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 #BookSky04 May 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzy4jpb3s25https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkxvugq5xs2fTODAY at 1pm! Join me! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 May 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxvugq5xs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkv6inqtcc23I 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! #BookSky02 May 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv6inqtcc23https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkuz3qdaqc23This 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: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXoRf07jhXe/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== Or on TikTok at the link in comments.02 May 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuz3qdaqc23https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mksfzghqck2lJoin me THIS SUNDAY in Petaluma at the @wordhorde-emporium.bsky.social. I can't wait! #BookSky01 May 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksfzghqck2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mks6tngpgc24My 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! 1/301 May 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks6tngpgc24https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkq2elkj6224That's my book baby on the shelf at @flysfo.bsky.social. Thank you, @booksinc.bsky.social, for stocking THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! #BookSky30 Apr 2026 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkq2elkj6224https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkptzicbvs2fThis is happening TONIGHT, and I'm so excited. If you're near Ashland, Oregon, join us! #BookSky [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 14:44 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkptzicbvs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mknvwcequ22aExcited 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 #TheCurseOfHesterGardens29 Apr 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknvwcequ22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mknqrgkt622aHave a listen to me on @npr.org member station JPR! #BookSky #BlackSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Apr 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknqrgkt622ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mknirlmdpk2aGrateful to Beulah Vega for this interview in the Petaluma Argus-Courier ahead of my book signing this weekend at the @wordhorde-emporium.bsky.social on Sun., May 3rd at 1pm. Link in comments. #BookSky #BlackSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson29 Apr 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknirlmdpk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkl24q7ovc2bAhead of my visit to Ashland's Bloomsbury Books this Thursday, I recently sat down with Mike Green of the Jefferson Exchange on @npr.org member station Jefferson Public Radio to talk about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Link in comments. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #BlackSky28 Apr 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl24q7ovc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkiondso3k2xI'm so excited for my stop at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland, Oregon, this Thursday night, where I'll be in conversation with author Casey Dunn about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Join us! Link to more info in comments. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky27 Apr 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiondso3k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkg5mrv2ek22Enter by 4/30! [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Apr 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkg5mrv2ek22https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkf2rcjkjc24My favorite thing is being in community, so my heart is full right now. I began my #IndieBookstoreDay in Oakland at the amazing @tallyhobooks.bsky.social, where I signed copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS and met so many wonderful book lovers. Their horror section is on point! (1/2)26 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkf2rcjkjc24https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkdk5atxuc2qIt's #IndieBookstoreDay! I'll spend this afternoon signing copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS at Oakland's Tally Ho Bookstore, and this evening I'll be reading from my novel with the AfroSurreal Writers Workshop at Hayward LitHop. If you're in the Bay, come out and see me! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Apr 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdk5atxuc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkddeqsgl22qI'm so happy to see this review of my novel at A Book and a Dog. "This fusion of supernatural terror and emotional depth makes The Curse of Hester Gardens an unforgettable read." Link in comments. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky25 Apr 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkddeqsgl22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mkas2f4ujs2rNEW YORK! Come check me out, Saturday, May 9th, at The Twisted Spine, where I'll be signing copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #BookSky #BlackSky #thecurseofhestergardend #tamikathompson24 Apr 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkas2f4ujs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mk7ramefd22aO.M.G! @gabino.bsky.social and @v-e-tirado.com. Two of my FAVORITES! This just made my day. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Apr 2026 05:11 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7ramefd22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mk6kh3msr22lMy novel is the June Horror Book Club pick at New Jersey's Inkwood Books. I can't wait to talk to members about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS! #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #horror #indiebookstore #speculative #bookclubpick #BookSky #BlackSky https://www.inkwoodnj.com/events/492212026062423 Apr 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6kh3msr22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mk3uixh6fc25Stoked to see this review of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS at @strangersights.bsky.social, in which they called my novel "a phenomenal debut." Link in comments. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #horror #speculative #BookSky22 Apr 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3uixh6fc25https://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mjzf4ibufc2eThis Saturday, for #IndieBookstoreDay, I will be signing copies of THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS at Tally Ho Bookstore. Later, I'll be reading from my work at Hayward LitHop. Come check me out! @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky21 Apr 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzf4ibufc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mjwu3q724s2cIt's always a fun time when I hang out with @scottymilderhorror.bsky.social on Horror from the High Desert. In this episode, we chat about my debut novel, as well as one of the most unsettling films I regularly recommend. Link in comments. #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky20 Apr 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwu3q724s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mjv6qro7dc2kIf you're in SoCal Memorial Day Weekend, I'll be in conversation with bestselling author...THE @rachelhowzell.bsky.social ...on Sat., 5/23, 6p at Village Well. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #BookSky #BlackSky Link in comments.20 Apr 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjv6qro7dc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mjs33sqsfs2cI joined the Bay Area Book Festival's Shortcuts podcast to talk to Ashley Aaron about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS and how excited I am to be participating in the festival for the second year in a row. Watch at the link in comments. #BookSky #BlackSky #BABF202618 Apr 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjs33sqsfs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mjs2xmt3tc2cI enjoyed this conversation discussing THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS. Have a listen! [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Apr 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjs2xmt3tc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/tamikathompson.bsky.social/post/3mjpo72rx322gI enjoyed this conversation about THE CURSE OF HESTER GARDENS on @splturnthepage.bsky.social podcast. Listen at the link in comments. @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #BlackSky #BookSky #thecurseofhestergardens #tamikathompson #HorrorSky17 Apr 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:isbg2v5wtp36ry7zg6rz7v2f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpo72rx322g