Jason Tanamor

Author of The Legend of Sensei Tsinelas and Love, Dance & Egg Rolls

Named one of the "5 Best Modern Filipino Writers" by Pinas

"What made Jason one of the best Filipino authors is his attitude of never shying away from any themes. He can write almost everything from horror, humor, fantasy, to even satire." 

Nena Jimenez, Pinas - The Filipino's Global Newspaper

Featured Book:

The Legend of Sensei Tsinelas (Pre-order)

Young Adult/Filipino/Superhero/Humor

Between a tsinelas-wielding superhero, a major social studies project, and take-out boxes of adobo and lumpia, seventeen-year-old Filipino American Victor Dela Cruz isn’t sure how to get through high school without the help of a radioactive spider. Despite his attempts to assimilate into his mostly white Portland high school, Victor has always felt like an outsider. He likes to think high school is his superhero origin story, and all he needs now are some superpowers. 

His very own supervillain, Clint Robertson, Cleveland High’s golden boy, and a major project about his ancestry make Victor wish he had the power of invisibility. But when he witnesses his boss at the food truck slinging his trusty tsinelas to stop a thief in his tracks, Victor sees his chance to find the acceptance he’s always craved. He believes he's found a hometown superhero, and he plans to convince his peers that the owner of Filipino Feast is secretly an undercover vigilante. 

From the author of Love, Dance & Egg Rolls, Jason Tanamor's poignant narrative is a testament to resilience, reminding us that true strength and pride are found in embracing the rich tapestry of our own identities.

Latest News:

Listicle:

This is Horror includes an interview with Jason Tanamor in its list of "5 Must Read Horror Articles."

Listicle:

Book Club includes LOVE, DANCE & EGG ROLLS in its list of books by Filipino-American authors.

News:

Jason Tanamor was nominated for the UCLA 2024 Allegra Johnson Literary Prize.

Listicle:

Inquirer includes LOVE, DANCE & EGG ROLLS in its list of Fil-Am books for young readers on AANHPI Heritage Month.

Interview:

Jason Tanamor talks horror writing with Horror Writers Association.

About


Jason Tanamor is a Filipino-American writer and author.

Named as one of the "5 Best Modern Filipino Writers" by Pinas Global Newspaper and listed as one of Positively Filipino's "Fil-Ams Among the Remarkable and Famous," Tanamor is the acclaimed author of the Filipino themed novels Vampires of Portlandia, Love, Dance & Egg Rolls, and The Legend of Sensei Tsinelas.

He was nominated for the 2024 UCLA Allegra Johnson Literary Prize and the 2024 UCLA James Kirkwood Prize, and he has been featured in several Filipino publications like Esquire Philippines, CNN Philippines, Filipino Daily Inquirer, and Asian Journal.

Tanamor currently lives and works in Illinois.