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Justin Tate

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Hi, Goodreads! I'm an archivist, literary historian and biographer with specialty in Gothic Studies and paperback fiction. Let's be friends :) ...more

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Justin Tate No full-length books yet, though I've co-written a festival-winning short film, published several poems, a few short stories, and too many academic pi…moreNo full-length books yet, though I've co-written a festival-winning short film, published several poems, a few short stories, and too many academic pieces to count. Gothic Studies, a peer-reviewed journal by Edinburgh University Press, recently published one of my essays. I'm extra proud of that one since it combines my passion for Gothic literature and queer history. Currently I am deep into research for another non-fiction project. This one will likely end up being several hundred pages.

Writing is tough, but there's so much power in a good story (whether fiction or non) that it's worth the effort. Also, my literary/historical interests are so obscure I fear if I don't write what I want to read, no one else will.(less)
Justin Tate Love this question! It's hard for me to predict every twist and turn before I actually start writing, but I do tend to outline one section at a time. …moreLove this question! It's hard for me to predict every twist and turn before I actually start writing, but I do tend to outline one section at a time. Outlining the entire project in advance isn't as helpful because spontaneity changes the plan constantly.

As for keeping the darkness away, most of my "horror" stories are campy and not something to take too seriously. That said, I did write one story--"Before the Clock Strikes Six"--which still haunts me. It's about spousal abuse and the pressure to make bad relationships work. I think about those characters a lot and how family/society pushes us to do all kinds of things which are terrible for our physical and mental health.(less)
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Morning Sickness

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Before the Clock Strikes Six

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The Death Sonnets

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Justin Tate Justin Tate said: " Look at me reading a collection of academic essays! As much as I love to write in this form, it's tough to find academia work that isn't snobbish. Surely a collection of bite-sized cannibalism essays will hit the spot!

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“Give your ghost time, for they never grow old; Consider their voice as they woo your soul: “Shed thy fair skin and forsake thy warm breath, With me, thou shalt have true love after death.”
Justin Tate, The Death Sonnets

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“Give your ghost time, for they never grow old; Consider their voice as they woo your soul: “Shed thy fair skin and forsake thy warm breath, With me, thou shalt have true love after death.”
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“He felt at once betrayed and betrayer, deceived and deceiver. He was a criminal forced into crime, an unwilling whore.”
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message 21: by Nenia

Nenia Campbell Hi Justin! Thanks for adding me!


message 20: by Thomas

Thomas Thank you for your friend request Justin and for your kind words about my reviews! Hope you're doing as well as possible during this hectic and uncertain time.


message 19: by Ziznase

Ziznase merhaba.
çok teşekkür ederim arkadaşlığınıza.
güzel günlerde keyifli okumalar dileğimle.
başarılar. saygılar.


Rochelle ✿ Thank you for the friend request!


Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️ ilikebooksbest.com ❤️ Justin,
I’m just popping by to say hello!
I look forward to our interactions.



message 16: by Justin

Justin Tate Hey Sophia! My reviews aren't crazy in-depth so it's not hard, but I do try to analyze deeper than general likes and dislikes. Looking forward to being Goodreads buddies :)


soph.connects.the.dots Hey Justin! Thanks for the friend request :) That is a bold and difficult task to review everything you read. Can't wait to check out what you have to say! Happy reading, friend and have a wonderful day!


message 14: by Gio

Gio Listmaker Thanks for the friend request. Looking forward to chatting about books.


Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Hi,

Thanks for accepting my FR! It's really cool to be friends with an author. Happy reading! :)


message 12: by Kyle

Kyle Hi, thanks very much for accepting my friend invite!


message 11: by Aqsa

Aqsa Justin said: "love your reviews!"

Aww, thanks :) and thank you for the request! Hope to interact plenty with you!

I won't get notified if you replied to this :/ You'll have to Dm me or comment on my profile, thanks.


message 10: by Eilonwy

Eilonwy Thanks for the friend invite! We seem to have a lot of friends in common! I'm looking forward to seeing your reviews from now on!


message 9: by Tamara

Tamara Hi Justin! Thanks for the friend request. I'm looking forward to interacting with you on GR! ^^


message 8: by Justin (last edited 15 août 2018 19:27)

Justin Tate Asbah wrote: "Hi justin!
Thanks for the friend request :) I love anything horror and I'll sure check ur books out! Looking forward to seeing you around her on GR!
Happy reading!!"


Thank so for being my friend :) looking forward to seeing all the horror you read. Would love to hear your opinion on my story “Before the Clock Strikes Six” :)


message 7: by asbah (last edited 15 août 2018 16:32)

asbah Hi justin!
Thanks for the friend request :) I love anything horror and I'll sure check ur books out! Looking forward to seeing you around her on GR!
Happy reading!!


message 6: by jasmine

jasmine thank you for the fr !! it makes me so happy to know you like my reviews :)


message 5: by Kristen

Kristen Thanks for the friendvite! Happy reading :D


Majenta Hi, Justin! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you're well and having a great Christmas week! Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a great day. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta


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Sandra Hi Justin,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)


Alex ✰ Comets and Comments ✰ Thank you for the friend invite! Look forward to chatting books with you and seeing you around Goodreads :)


message 1: by Mike

Mike Thanks for the friend invite, Justin. Looking forward to checking out your shelves and reviews. Happy reading in the meantime.


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