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She Wore Black

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

A gothic, mystery and horror podcast.

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Today I have Madison Tyler Nelson on the show to chat about Art in Gothic. Her new book, PORTRAIT OF A HAUNTING is an exciting debut that uses painting and bodily fluids and mothers to tell an unforgettable Gothic story. She was the perfect guest to ... more

Today I welcome Emma Cole to the show to chat about movies that blend horror and romance, which is also the topic of her new nonfiction book, LOVE NEVER DIES: ROMANCE IN HORROR MOVIES. We talk about a range of films, from Hitchcock to the Lost Boys, ... more

Today I welcome back Isabel Canas to the show to chat about her new book, THE HOUSE OF GARDENIAS. It’s a Gothic YA novel that is as riveting and haunting as her other books. It was great to chat with her about writing for this audience while maintain... more

Today Erin Craig returns to the show to chat about “Theater in Gothic.” Erin’s new book, OUR STRANGE DUET, is a retelling of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Erin does make a point of noting that this is not a retelling of the novel. Rather, it’s a tie-in to th... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Cole
Author of Love Never Dies and editor
Editor for a Big Five publisher
Episode: E222: Horror and Romance in Film with Emma Cole
Erin Craig
Author
Author of Our Strange Duet
Episode: E220: Theater Gothic with Erin Craig
Megan Crane
Author, Hazel Beck duo member
Hazel Beck
Episode: E218: Hazel Beck and SOME KIND OF HAUNTED
Nicole Helm
Author, Hazel Beck duo member
Hazel Beck
Episode: E218: Hazel Beck and SOME KIND OF HAUNTED
Anna Rose Reads
Horror author and host of Anna Rose Reads
Darker Times (online magazine)
Episode: E217: Horse Books for Horse Reasons! with Anna Rose Reads and Lorin from Paperback Bish
Del Sandeen
Copy editor and speculative and horror fiction writer
Berkeley (publisher)
Episode: E216: Sisters in Gothic with Del Sandeen
Olivie Blake
Author of Dreamland and The Atlas Six
Independent author published on Dreamland
Episode: E215: Olivie Blake on Hollywood Gothic, Fire as Eco-Horror, and DREAMLAND
Lauren Komer
Co-owner and founder of the Twisted Spine
Twisted Spine
Episode: E214: Twisted Spine - Indie Bookshop Spotlight
Angela Slatter
Author and guest on the show
AG Slatter / Titan
Episode: E213: Witch in the Woods with AG Slatter

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Agatha Andrews
Host of She Wore Black

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • A stellar podcast

    Agatha is warm, funny, and highly knowledgeable as a librarian and lover of all things gothic. She is the reason I found my favorite book of 2024, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy. This podcast is excellent for a casual book nerd as well as a great professional tool for a librarian: as someone who is both, it’s doubly helpful. You can’t beat a woman-centric podcast centering horror, romance, and the gothic. Definitely recommend more people listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maaliv
    United States2 months ago
  • 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
    Canada10 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago

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Fans love the cozy yet insightful vibe and strong focus on gothic and horror texts.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful interviews and wide guest variety.
Recent feedback highlights high production quality and engaging discussions, with a few notes on audio balance.

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E214: Twisted Spine - Indie Bookshop Spotlight
Q: What makes Twisted Spine different from other horror bookstores?
Lauren explains the store's exclusive focus on horror and dark literature, deep genre specialization, and the idea of a third space, plus regular events that bring the community together.
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.

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A cozy yet sharp exploration of gothic, mystery, and horror fiction, with guests spanning indie bookstores, gothic novelists, and genre scholars. Episodes highlight writing craft, historical influences, and the cultural context of darker fiction, often tying book choices to broader themes like feminism, representation, and media adaptations. Notable strengths include a strong, knowledgeable host who creates insightful discussions that illuminate genre tropes while spotlighting diverse voices and small-press talents; the show also leans into community-building through book recommendations and author spotlights that feel approachable for both dedicated readers and industry folks.

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2. Erin Craig
3. Megan Crane
4. Nicole Helm
5. Anna Rose Reads
6. Del Sandeen
7. Olivie Blake
8. Lauren Komer

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