The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Antique Shop, Book 2): by Vanessa M. Chattman: Book Trailer

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The July 2025 edition of the IssueWire Magazine with Vanessa M. Chattman's Clent Story Titled, "From Soldier to Storyteller: Vanessa M. Chattman’s Rise as a Global Horror Voice

 From Soldier to Storyteller: Vanessa M. Chattman’s Rise as a Global Horror Voice, (page. 10)
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In a world where reinvention is often a buzzword, Vanessa M. Chattman lives it. A U.S. Army veteran turned internationally recognized horror author, Vanessa M. Chattman's journey is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and branding. Her transformation from military service to literary acclaim is not just inspiring, it’s a blueprint for turning life experience into literary horror fiction.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in East Orange, Vanessa M. Chattman's early life was shaped by discipline and determination. After graduating from Clifford J. Scott High School in 1989, she enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving on active duty for nearly five years and deploying to Desert Storm in 1990. It was during her time overseas that the seeds of storytelling began to take root. “I started researching how to write poetry, screenplays, and novels while stationed abroad,” she recalls. “That’s when I knew I wanted to become a published author.”

Her literary debut came years later with, "The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (Book 1)", published in 2019. The book introduced readers to a chilling world of haunted cabins, secret passageways, and psychological suspense. It wasn’t just a horror novel, it was a supernatural experience, crafted with the precision of someone who understands the power of the supernatural realm. The book quickly gained traction, earning praise for its originality and cinematic quality.

Building on her first horror series Novel, Vanessa M. Chattman released "The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Antique Shop, Book 2)" in 2021. Set in a haunted antique shop in upstate New York, the story weaves Civil War history with supernatural terror, showcasing her ability to blend historical fiction with horror. The book is now available on major platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Spotify, and Google Play Books.

But Vanessa M. Chattman's creative reach extends far beyond novels. She’s a published poet with works featured in multiple anthologies, including "The Poetic Voices of America" and "Beginnings". In 1997, and she was inducted into the International Poetry Hall of Fame, solidifying her place in the literary world. Her screenplay "ZEROX CODES" and play *Street Gigs", and the release of The Poetry Series published by The Dorrance Publishing Company in 2020 which further demonstrate her versatility across storytelling formats.

 Vanessa M. Chattman's creative fiction storytelling and talent ability to build a multifaceted brand acclaimed in the literary world. She’s not just an author, she also has a podcast available on different platforms like Buzz Sprout, Spotify and Amazon Music, an entrepreneur, a successful author and a horror novelist. Her horror series is now available in audio, paperback, and in Hardcover format, expanding her reach to new audience in the beauty industry. She also owns The Chattman Beauty Online Hair Store, proving that creative vision can be extended into entrepreneurship without losing authenticity.

Vanessa M. Chattman has a recognizable identity rooted in horror suspense, supernatural horror, empowerment, and originality. She’s currently working on "The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Black Medallion (Book 3)", continuing her octology with the same intensity that launched her career.

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