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D'mani Thomas is a horror enthusiast and writer from Oakland, California (Ohlone territory). D’mani has received fellowships from The Watering Hole, Foglifter literary journal, Afro Urban Society, and ARC (UC Berkeley’s Art & Research Center). His work has been published by: The Auburn Avenue, The Ana, MARY: A Journal of New Writing and his poem, “Survival Tactics” was shortlisted for the 2020 Penrose Poetry Prize. Recently, they were nominated for a “2021 Best New Poets” and “2021 Best of the NET” award, prestigious nominations that only a few writers get access to. His current work obsesses over what it means to create queer intimacy under total surveillance.

My work often revolves around place and belonging. I believe in grand narratives & sharp writing  that has the power to live beyond a few seconds; ideas that say something about the world and the people that live in it. In my free time, catch me working on a book, studying coming of age films, or gaming ! Most often than not, i’m  probably watching horror movie trailers.