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She Wore Black

Agatha Andrews
Gothic Literature
Cozy Fantasy
Historical Romance
Mental Health
Libraries
Turns Of Fate
Dark Fantasy
Stephen King
Cottagecore
Ghost Hunting
Ghost Brides
Gothic Romance
Isle Of Wyrd
Gothic Novels
Horror
Detective Fiction
Short Story Collections
Gothic Fiction
Empowerment
Frankenstein

A gothic, mystery and horror podcast.

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Happy Bastile Day! I’ve schedule this episode for today because I am joined by Sara Hinkley to chat about French Gothics. By this I don’t mean that very specific academic field that studies 19th century Gothic French novels. I mean we are chatting ab... more

Today’s episode is one of the most special I’ve ever recorded, at least for me. Simone St. James and Christina Henry join me for a conversation about the books of Mary Stewart, an extremely influential Suspense writer that wrote smart, independent wo... more

Today I have TJ Payne on the show to chat about writing and how his career has taken him from Hollywood writing rooms to self-publishing to publishing with one of the Big 5. TJ’s screenwriting experience includes cherished memories working with Rob R... more

Today I welcome back the always delightful Kate Khavari to give you all some book recommendations if you love the movie The Mummy. Kate’s new book, A BOTANIST'S GUIDE TO TRADITION AND TREACHERY, is also a perfect book comp to this iconic film. As alw... more

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Recent Guests

Simone St. James
Author, noted for suspenseful ghost stories and influence on Mary Stewart readers
Independent author
Episode: E210: Simone St. James and Christina Henry on the Iconic Mary Stewart
Christina Henry
Author known for horror and dark fantasy, including Alice
Independent author
Episode: E210: Simone St. James and Christina Henry on the Iconic Mary Stewart
TJ Payne
Writer and author of Intercepts; screenwriter
Author of Intercepts; TV writer
Episode: E209: Hollywood, Self-Publishing, and Big 5 Publishing with TJ Payne
Kate Khavari
Author of A Botanist's Guide To Tradition And Treachery
Episode: E208: THE MUMMY Readlikes with Kate Khavari
Stephanie Gagnon
Host of Books in the Freezer, horror book recommendations
Books in the Freezer
Episode: E207: Goth Girl Summer 2: Electric Boogaloo
CM Waggoner
Author of The Village Library Demon Hunting Society and The Somewhat Wicked Witch Of Brigandale
Episode: E206: Crones, Demons, and Witches! Oh My! with CM Waggoner
Savannah Stephens
Adult speculative fiction author focusing on paranormal and dark fantasy
Episode: E205: Black Witches in Fiction with Savannah Stephens
Moorea Coorigan
Author of Thistlemarsh
Episode: E203: Downton Abbey Readalikes with Moorea Corrigan
Dawn Kurtagich
Author of horror novels including The Dead House, The Trees Crept In, The Seventh Sister
Author
Episode: E202: Folk Horror with Dawn Kurtagich

Host

Agatha Andrews
Host of She Wore Black; engages in gothic, mystery, and horror discussions with authors and experts; focuses on book culture, indie publishing, and audience engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 169 ratings
  • Top Podcast

    Love to catch up with Agatha Andrews’ episodes, she has the best guests and such wonderful discussions, I’m always finding more books to add to the wishlists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josie1095028
    Canada7 months ago
  • I wear Black

    Always look forward to the authors Agatha has on her podcast. I like hearing about the books they like to read as well as talking about their books. I’ve learned about so many new authors through the podcast 📕🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kitten with a whip😼
    United States8 months ago
  • Wonderful!

    Everything about this podcast is so lovely… As a librarian myself, the Readers Advisory aspect is tops!

    As a now very-anxious-about-the-state-of-the-world-person, the cozy part is so, so welcome in my life. Thank you Agatha Andrews, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel P. 77
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting guests and themes

    Recently started listening on my commute, and I really like the genres it sticks to, as well as the host having insightful commentary. I only wish the audio were a bit better. I try to listen to this when commuting and have to crank up the volume all the way because the audio is more soft than other podcasts. Perfect for in the house but maybe not on the road.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nimbus wimbus
    United Statesa year ago
  • A podcast that will take over your TBR stack 🖤🖤🖤🖤

    Agatha is absolutely wonderful. I’ve been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now, and realized I haven’t posted a raving a review. Her interviews are thoughtful, entertaining, and every time I finish an episode I have a smile on my face, and a book to add to my list of TBR. Beyond book stacks she explores important issues such as literacy, critical thinking, and how it impacts our daily lives. Her love of the library is infectious. And her joy in the genres that she is in offers you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krista 17
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Production is engaging, with cozy, thoughtful conversations that feel like a chat with a knowledgeable friend.
Listeners appreciate book culture focus and accessibility for librarians and readers.
Strong montage of guests; listeners praise literary depth and recommendations.
Supports diverse voices and has a scholarly yet warm interview style.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E210: Simone St. James and Christina Henry on the Iconic Mary Stewart
Q: What stood out to you about the car chase scenes in these novels?
The guests describe the pacing, claustrophobic tension, and the way the protagonist remains in control, with the sequence building through sustained perspective rather than action-for-action montage.
E210: Simone St. James and Christina Henry on the Iconic Mary Stewart
Q: Christina, what keeps you coming back to these books as a writer?
Christina discusses how Stewart's treatment of place, independence, and the heroine's competence continually inspires her, noting the way Stewart's characters navigate foreign locales with intelligence and autonomy.
E210: Simone St. James and Christina Henry on the Iconic Mary Stewart
Q: Simone, how did you first come to love Mary Stewart?
Simone explains she started reading Stewart years ago, often encountering her works by chance and eventually discovering the deep influence Stewart had on her own writing, especially the centrality of the heroine and the high-quality prose.
E205: Black Witches in Fiction with Savannah Stephens
Q: Why was it important to center Black culture and avoid standard oppression tropes in your world?
Savannah discusses wanting to celebrate Black culture in magical settings and to move away from stories that always position Black witches as villains or vessels of oppression, highlighting joy, power, and community.
E205: Black Witches in Fiction with Savannah Stephens
Q: Can you introduce yourself and tell us what Witch Queen Rising is about?
Savannah explains she's an adult speculative fiction author who writes paranormal and dark fantasy, and Witch Queen Rising is a dark southern gothic fantasy with horror elements set in New Orleans, involving a witch who must embrace her powers.

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What is She Wore Black about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A blend of gothic, mystery, and horror conversations anchored by thoughtful author interviews and genre insights. Episodes frequently center on specific subgenres (gothic, folk horror, romantic suspense) and explore craft, representation, publishing history, and book culture, often pairing titles with editorials on indie presses, audiobook formats, and libraries. A standout quality is the host's ability to fuse scholarly context with warm, approachable storytelling, inviting listeners to discover new authors, support indie bookstores, and engage with genre communities. The show's mix of author spotlights, thematic deep-dives, and cross-genre discussions makes it a compelling listen for readers who want thoughtful recommendations and behind-... more

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2. Christina Henry
3. TJ Payne
4. Kate Khavari
5. Stephanie Gagnon
6. CM Waggoner
7. Savannah Stephens
8. Moorea Coorigan

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