Vanessa M. Chattman was born on September 5th, 1970, in Newark, NJ. Her family moved to East Orange, NJ a few years later. She graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in 1989. She joined the US Army in 1990 served on Active Duty for four years and ten months. She deployed to Desert Storm in 1990 and attended Vincennes University In 1993. She worked for the Department of Defense and Child Care Services from 1995 to 1998. In November 1997, she was accepted into the International Poetry Hall of Fame. Her membership with The Writer’s Digest Book Club has been active since 1997. Her poems have been published in three different anthologies. The poem “My House” has been published in “The Poetic Voices of America Anthology.” The second poem titled “The Celebration” has been published in the “Beginnings” anthology. The poem titled “People” has been published by The National Library of Poetry and has received The Editor’s Choice Award. The Play titled, “Street Gigs”, and the Screenplay titled, “ZEROX CODES” were written in 2008. She has been an active member of the Unites States Army Reserves for 10 years from 2008 to 2018. and has an associate’s degree in applied science. Her modeling experience started with the opportunity to attend The John Casablancas Modeling school in 2018, and years later she had the opportunity to have her first photo shoot with Studio-1 in 2023. She received a certificate from The Writers Guild of America, West Inc. for The Black Sea of Roses Screenplay in 2020. She is currently an active member of FILM FREEWAY in 2025 but during Her Film Freeway membership from 2020 to 2024 included receiving 12 best horror screenplay awards, 5 screenplay award trophies and a best horror screenplay award from Luminary Independent Film Fiesta in 2024. She is currently a member of The International Screenwriters' Association, IMDB, FILM FREEWAY and STAGE 32; A WRITERS ROOM MEMBER ON STAGE 32 SINCE August 8th, 2025. Her First Horror Novel “The Black Sea of Roses: (Book 1) was published on October 17th, 2019, by Amnet Systems, A Book Publishing Company owned by Anazon.com. Her second Novel “The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Antique shop, Book 2) was published on April 30th, 2021, by The Book Baby Publishing Company. Her poetry book titled “The Poetry Series” was published on July 4th, 2020, by The Dorrance Publishing Company. Her Fantasy Novel, "SPELLMARKED" in Paperback format was published on August 25th, 2025, on Amazon, published by Barnes & Noble press in Paperback format on August 28th, 2025, and other formats are also available on Google Play Books. Vanessa M. Chattman is an American Author, Horror Novelist, Poet, Award-Winning Screenwriter, A Self-Published Author through The Book Baby Publishing Company, a member of Ink Tip, & The International Screenwriters Association. "A FINE HAUNTED TUNE" SHORT HORROR SCREENPLAY written by Vanessa M. Chattman has been selected for Semi-Finalist for 2025 on FILM FREEWAY.
THE SLEEPWALKING WHISPERS HORROR NOVEL by Vanessa M. Chattman was Published by Barnes & Noble Press on November 17th, 2025
The Sleepwalking Whispers Horror Novel by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on November 18th, 2025, on Amazon
The Issue Wire Press Release Titled, “Author Vanessa M. Chattman Unleashes New Supernatural Horror Novel "The Sleepwalking Whispers” Now Available on Amazon was published on December 23rd, 2025
Vanessa M. Chattman graduated from The John Casablancas Modeling Program on December 27th, 2025.
The John Casablancas Modeling Program includes training for acting in theater, Film & Television.
Beneath The Oak Horror Novel by Vanessa M. Chattman was published on February 17th, 2026, on Amazon
The Sleepwalking Whispers Supernatural Horror Novel podcast written by Vanessa M. Chattman (Author) | RSS podcast member
Vanessa M. Chattman is a United States Army Desert Storm Veteran, A former Army Reservist, A Self- Published Author, THE AUTHOR OF THE BLACK SEA OF ROSES SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVEL SERIES. and an award-winning screenwriter. On July 6th, 2026, Vanessa M. Chattman submitted her horror project titled, "THE BLACK SEA OF ROSES AI HORROR MOVIE BASED ON THE BLACK SEA OF ROSES HORROR NOVEL BY VANESSA M. CHATTMAN" to the 2027 Sundance film Festival through FILMFREEWAY. Vanessa M. Chattman has also applied for the 2027 Sundance Episodic Lab on July 13th, 2026, through FILMFREEWAY. THE HAUNTED HOUSE THAT WEPT HORROR SHORT SCREENPLAY WRITTEN BY VANESSA M. CHATTMAN was accepted into the CANNES INDEPENDENT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL FOR 2026 through FILMFREEWAY.
Vanessa M. Chattman has completed the Sundance Collab Online Coarse Titled, "Mobile Filmmaking /Presented by XIAOMI" on May 26th, 2026
Vanessa M. Chattman has completed the Sundance Collab Online Coarse Titled, "From Script to Screen: Writing Your Micro-Series (On Demand)" on August 28th, 2026
Vanessa M. Chattman is also an Independent underground Artist, producer, recorder, composer, songwriter, and an independent Artist on TuneCore. Vanessa M. Chattman produced her 1st new INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP track, titled, "WEST COAST BOUNCE" which was published by TUNECORE and released on July 28th, 2026. Vanessa M. Chattman produced her new Hip Hop Instrumental track titled, "MIDNIGHT IVORY" published by TuneCore and released on August 23rd, 2026. Vanessa M. Chattman is also best known as an award‑winning horror novelist, poet, AI filmmaker, and an award-winning screenwriter. whose work spans multiple genres and formats. Vanessa M. Chattman is a mom, a United States Army Desert Storm Veteran, a former U.S Army Reservist, a poet, a Self-Published Author, a Horror Novelist, award-winning screenwriter, and AI filmmaker, and Independen Music producer.
Vanessa M. Chattman is also an Independent underground music Artist, producer, recorder, composer, songwriter, and an independent Artist on TuneCore.for 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her 1st new INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP track, titled, "WEST COAST BOUNCE" which was published by TUNECORE and released on July 28th, 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her new Hip Hop Instrumental track titled, "MIDNIGHT IVORY" published by TuneCore and released on August 23rd, 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her new Hip Hop Instrumental track titled, "BOULEVARD BOUNCE" published by TuneCore and released on August 29th, 2026
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her new Hip Hop Instrumental track titled, "WESTSIDE KEYS" published by TuneCore and released on August 30th, 2026
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her new Hip Hop Instrumental track titled, "PACIFIC DRIFT" published by TuneCore and released on August 30th, 2026
COASTLINE DRIVE instrumental hip hop track was published by TUNECORE and produced by Vanessa M. Chattman and then released on September 1st, 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her new Instrumental hip hop track, titled "Heavy Pressure, "Published by TuneCore and released on September 4th, 2026.
VELVET BRASS Instrumental hip hop track produced by Vanessa M. Chattman, published by TuneCore and released on September 6th, 2026.
BRICK CITY VIBE, and SUN VALLEY GROOVE Instrumental hip hop tracks produced by Vanessa M. Chattman, Published by TuneCore, released on September 17th, 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced her first Instrumental hip hop Album titled, "Sounds of Culture", Published by TuneCore and released on September 23rd, 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced new music titled, "Club Sunset" and "Funk Party Express" Instrumental hip hop tracks, Published by her music distributor TuneCore and released on September 30th, 2026.
Vanessa M. Chattman produced three more Hip Hop Instrumental tracks titled, "PIANO WAVE", "MELODY STRINGS", and "RAIN CITY TRAP", all three tracks were published by TUNECORE and released on October 7th, 2026.
About the author
Vanessa M. Chattman was born on September 5th, 1970, in Newark, NJ. Her family moved to East Orange, NJ a few years later. She graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in 1989. She joined the US Army in 1990 served on Active Duty for four years and ten months. She deployed to Desert Storm in 1990 and attended Vincennes University In 1993. She worked for the Department of Defense and Child Care Services from 1995 to 1998. In...
After the sudden death of her mother, Alyssa Ward returns to the rural home she fled years ago. The property is quiet, untouched, and eerily preserved, except for the massive oak tree towering behind the house. Once a place of childhood comfort, the tree now radiates a strange, oppressive presence. At night, Alyssa hears whispers drifting from...
After the sudden death of her mother, Alyssa Ward returns to the rural home she fled years ago. The property is quiet, untouched, and eerily preserved, except for the massive oak tree towering behind the house. Once a place of childhood comfort, the tree now radiates a strange, oppressive presence. At night, Alyssa hears whispers drifting from...
Dr. Lane, a brilliant but emotionally guarded sleep specialist, launches an experimental therapy to cure chronic insomnia at a remote clinic. Her patients, each are haunted by unresolved trauma that begins while sleepwalking, into chilling, ritualistic behaviors they can’t recall. As the nocturnal incidents escalate, Dr. Lane uncovers a...
Vanessa M. Chattman's poetry series offers a captivating exploration of the supernatural, blending personal experiences with imaginative storytelling. Each volume delves into themes of the unknown, drawing inspiration from her own encounters with spirits and the...
The Black Sea of Roses horror series created by Vanessa M. Chattman is a chilling exploration of haunted locales and the dark histories that bind them. Blending gothic atmosphere with supernatural terror, the series immerses readers in settings where the past refuses to...
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the most popular genres in literature is Gothic since its development in the 18th Century. Contributing to contemporary gothic literature, a famous author Vanessa M. Chattman has been producing work of fascination for the readers. She recently published‘’ The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Antique Shop, Book 2)’’ which is both disturbing and horror-filled. It combines the elements of mystery, drama, and action...
Texas, United States Feb 12, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - Fictional horror stories have always been an integral part of the mainstream cinema, as the makers have been able to entice the horrifying senses of the audience through camera work and background score. However, not many people have been able to savor the taste of similar kinds of feelings through a book. Well, there have always been some exceptions, and one of those exceptional horror books is now available on Amazon for you to purchase,...
Houston, Texas Jun 24, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Horror is one of the hardest genres to write a book in. The genre depends on physical sensations only experienced through the screen, making it hard to master. But Vanessa M. Chattman knows how to capture her readers' attention in the right way. The incredibly talented author has just released her newest horror book, 'The Black Sea Of Roses: A Novel ( The Antique Shop, Book 2)'. It is the perfect companion on a rainy night to get lost in the world...
Renowned Author Vanessa M. Chattman Unleashes New Supernatural Horror Novel Titled, " The Sleepwalking Whispers" was Published by Barnes & Noble Press on November 17th, 2025
Houston, Texas Dec 23, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Acclaimed horror novelist and award-winning screenwriter Vanessa M. Chattman has released her latest supernatural horror thriller, The Sleepwalking Whispers, a chilling descent into the fragile boundaries between consciousness, fear, and the unseen forces that prey on the...
Vanessa M. Chattman was born on September 5th, 1970, in Newark, NJ. Her family moved to East Orange, NJ a few years later. She graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in 1989. She joined the US Army in 1990 served on Active Duty for four years and ten months. She deployed to Desert Storm in 1990 and attended Vincennes University In 1993.She worked for the Department of Defense and Child Care Services from 1995 to 1998. In November 1997, she was accepted into the...
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
