New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow has completed the pilot script for her gothic urban fantasy series, Tribes of the Vampire, marking a significant step in the series' expansion into television and streaming. The screenplay development aligns with a high-profile seven-book deal with Tor Bramble UK (Pan Macmillan) and a rapid-release audiobook schedule launching this February.
The Tribes of the Vampire series, known for its rich, gothic world-building reminiscent of Anne Rice, is undergoing a massive global relaunch. The pilot script, co-developed by Pillow and her filmmaker husband, John Reyer Afamasaga, adapts the dark antiheroes and forbidden attractions of the books for screen. 'Seeing these characters transition from page to a screenplay has been an incredible creative journey,' said Pillow. 'With Tor Bramble introducing the series to a global audience this year, it was the perfect time to finalize a vision for a television and streaming adaptation that captures the high stakes and detailed world-building that my readers expect.'
The announcement comes as Tor Bramble UK begins its ambitious 2026 rollout. The relaunch kicks off in February 2026 with new audiobook editions of Redeemer of Shadows (Book 1) and The Jaded Hunter (Book 2), narrated by award-winning Natalie Naudus as Victoria Mei. Momentum continues in March 2026 with the audio releases of Books 3 and 4. While the pilot script is currently being shopped, the synergy between the global book relaunch and the new audio format positions Tribes of the Vampire as a premier property for the surging Romantasy and Gothic Fantasy markets.
Pillow, a prolific author with millions of books sold, is best known for Romantasy and rich world-building. Her fan favorites include the Qurilixen World series, Warlocks MacGregor, and Merely Mortal. For more information, visit her press kit.
