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She Wore Black

Agatha Andrews
Gothic Literature
Cottagecore
Historical Fiction
Aging
Women In Literature
Cuban-American Identity
The Haunting Of Velkwood
The Honey Witch
Crone Lit
Beauty Culture
Youthjuice
A Sweet Sting Of Salt
Archangel's Lineage
Female Friendships
River's Edge
The Warm Hands Of Ghosts
The Lamplighter
Elizabeth Bathory
Body Horror
Light Paranormal Romance

A gothic, mystery and horror podcast.

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Today I welcome back Nat Cassidy to talk about Horror Comics, a topic near and dear to my heart, but it’s also one that may surprise you. Horror Comics have as much range as the Horror genre in regular fiction books, so I hope you all enjoy our chat ... more

Today I have the honor of chatting with the iconic Vincent Virga. His book, GAYWYCK was the first book published that featured gay characters to fall in love and have a happy ending. Until this point, gay characters were either villains or met tragic... more

Today I welcome back Heather Fawcett to chat about her new book AGNES AUBERT’S MYSTICAL CAT SHELTER. It’s a cozy fantasy that takes place in an alternate magical version of 1920s Montreal, and I love the juxtaposition of cats, messy magicians, and a ... more

Today I welcome back a good friend and wonderfully terrifying writer, Johnny Compton to chat about his new book DEAD FIRST. It’s his first venture into genre blending his usual love of horror with mystery and noir. We get into his influences for the ... more

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Vincent Virga
Author of Gaywyck, pioneer of gay Gothic romance
Author, Gaywyck series
Episode: E199: Icon of Gay Gothic Romance - Vincent Virga
Jayne Ann Krentz
Romantic suspense writer, also known as Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle.
Episode: E196: Jayne Ann Krentz on Gothic Tropes and Romantic Suspense
Simone St. James
Gothic author known for her compelling ghost stories
Episode: E195: Simone St. James and A BOX FULL OF DARKNESS
Diana Biller
Historical Romance novelist, author of works including The Widow of Rose House and Hotel of Secrets.
Episode: E194: Historical Romance with Diana Biller
Anne Bishop
Author known for her works in fantasy and dark fantasy, including the Black Jewels series.
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Episode: E191: Anne Bishop
Brian McAuley
Horror author known for Breath In, Bleed Out
Episode: E193: Favorite Books of 2025 with Brian McAuley and Sarah Wendell
CJ Cooke
Author known for compelling Gothic stories and extensive research on witch trials.
Episode: E189: THE LAST WITCH with CJ Cooke
Nat Cassidy
Author focused on horror and gothic themes
Episode: E188: Werewolves with Nat Cassidy
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Author known for her works in Gothic and speculative fiction.
Episode: E187: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Bewitching

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Agatha Andrews
Host of a gothic, mystery, and horror literature podcast; historian, librarian, and writer with a focus on representation and genre history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 166 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
    Canada4 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 States5 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

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Fans appreciate library and literacy advocacy mentioned in discussions.
Many comment on the cozy, insightful atmosphere and literary focus of episodes.

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E199: Icon of Gay Gothic Romance - Vincent Virga
Q: I want to go back a little bit because you've covered some really fascinating things that I think are going to be interesting to fans of Gothic and Gothic romance. Could you share more about the initial challenges in getting Gaywyck published and the decision to keep the original title?
Publishers rejected the manuscript many times before Avon picked it up; the editor Gwen Adelman and then Bob Wyatt finally embraced the work, recognizing its unique satirical framing and the potential to redefine gay romance within Gothic conventions, which also led to keeping the original title that cleverly nods to Dragonwyck.
E187: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Bewitching
Q: What do you think makes it hard for readers to find your books?
It actually makes it more difficult to cross genres because it's easier if you concentrate in a single category.
E187: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Bewitching
Q: What inspired the witches in your book?
They are very much inspired by my great-grandmother's stories and by Mexican folklore.
E187: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Bewitching
Q: What is The Bewitching about?
It's a supernatural suspense novel that takes place across three timelines with themes of witchcraft.
E186: CRAFTING FOR SINNERS with Jenny Kiefer
Q: How did your background in crafting influence the story?
My extensive experience in crafting gave me insights on how items can be utilized in creative and resourceful ways within the narrative.

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This show centers gothic, mystery, and horror literary culture through in-depth author interviews, genre explorations, and thoughtful book recommendations. Recurring strengths include hosting that blends historical context with contemporary storytelling, a welcoming vibe for book lovers, librarians, and writers alike, and a consistent focus on representation and craft within dark fiction. Listeners can expect conversations that connect genre trends to real-world themes, plus practical insights for discovering new reads and understanding publishing dynamics.

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2. Jayne Ann Krentz
3. Simone St. James
4. Diana Biller
5. Anne Bishop
6. Brian McAuley
7. CJ Cooke
8. Nat Cassidy

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