She Wore Black

Today I have Jennifer Herrera on to talk about her new book, “The Hunter,” a crime novel in which a detective fired from the NYPD returns to her idyllic hometown to uncover the secrets behind several local deaths. Were they murders or a self-sacrifice to an ancient mystical calling beneath the town’s caves? You can find “The Hunter” in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as...

Today I have Sarah Hawley on to talk about her book, “A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon,” a spooky rom com that will appeal to lovers of both romance and horror. It’s funny and sexy while dealing with social issues and political power dynamics. Both the book and this interview will definitely surprise you. You can find “A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon” in my online bookshop at bookshop...

Today I have Stephanie Parent on to talk about her new book, “The Briars,” an erotic horror novel that takes place in a BDSM dungeon and explores the traditional haunted house idea in this context. The book is thoughtful and layered and beautiful, and we deep dive into all of its meaning as well as the personal experience she drew from to write the novel. This book is not available through my onli...

Today I welcome back Rachel Harrison to talk about “Female Friendships,” both good and bad, in literature and movies. We use Rachel’s books as a launching pad for this discussion since she has written several books and stories about this topic in nuanced and layered ways, and we have some great recommendations for you if you want to explore this topic with some other great writers too. You can fin...

Today I have Kim Taylor Blakemore on the show to talk about her gothic novel, “The Deception.” We talk a lot about the history of seances and spiritualists in America, and how that influenced her characters. It’s a short interview but lots of fun. You can find “The Deception” in my online bookshop, where every purchase you make helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. T...

Today I have Hester Fox back on the show to talk about her latest perfectly gothic novel, THE LAST HEIR TO BLACKWOOD LIBRARY. We deep dive into gothic subjects like madness, agency, scarred heroes and libraries, as well as her inspirations, like the movie “The Others” and the tv show, “Downton Abbey.” We also chat about beloved books and authors, all of which you can find in my online bookshop, wh...

Today I have V. Castro on the show for the fourth time! We talk about her gorgeous book, THE HAUNTING OF ALEJANDRA, the trials of motherhood, generational trauma, and Depeche Mode. You’ll see why. I do want to offer a trigger warning for discussion of postpartum depression and intrusive thoughts, but it’s an important and thoughtful conversation, and a topic that is very personal to V. Castro. You...

Today, in a first ever surprise treat on the show, I have two of my favorite mystery writers. Deanna Raybourn is the author of the popular Victorian mystery series, Veronica Speedwell. Her newest book, “A Sinister Revenge,” involves fossils, murder, and the continued romantic adventures between the two main characters, Veronica and Stoker. Halfway through the show, we are joined by the much belove...

Today I have Rosanna Leo on the show to discuss her new ghost hunting romance, “Darke Passion,” a story about a ghost hunting trio of sisters investigating a haunted inn, with a romance between the skeptics that happens along the way. We chat about ghost hunting, our favorite ghost shows, and of course her book, which you can find on my online bookshop. Every purchase you make using my link helps...

Today I’m thrilled to have Diana Biller back on the show, and I’m so thankful she stuck through a second recording after a tornado disconnected us mid-recording. You might remember my popular previous episode with her about the craft of writing Gothic Romance, and she is back today to discuss her new historical romance, “Hotel of Secrets,” a novel that feels like it was dipped in honey and champag...

Today I’ve invited Lauren Owen to talk about her gothic folk horror novel, “Small Angels.” We chat about her fairy tale inspirations as well as ghost brides, murder ballads and so much more. I hope you enjoy it! You can order “Small Angels” from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help...

Today I’ve invited the legendary Laurell K. Hamilton to talk about her career writing her much beloved Anita Blake series. We chat about her deft genre blending and how including horror allowed her to write the sort of mystery she wanted. We also discuss how she broke barriers representing polyamory and BDSM, and the important ways her books impacted readers. She was so generous with her time that...

Today I’ve invited author, Liz Parker, to talk about her charming Southern mystery, “In the Shadow Garden.” The book tackles big themes, like love and death, in the context of magical gardens and bourbon with special powers, making for an enchanting read. You can order “The Shadow Garden” from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at...

Today I’ve invited author, Julia Bartz, to talk about her debut thriller, “The Writing Retreat.” The book is unsettling, yet immensely entertaining, as you follow a selected group of writers at a retreat in the haunted house of their favorite horror author. Julia’s book was selected for February’s Book of the Month, but you can also order it from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as...

Today I’ve invited author, Travis Baldree, to talk about his wonderful cozy fantasy book, “Legends and Lattes,” about an orc who retires from her bloody work to open a coffee shop in a village that’s never heard of coffee. It’s got a cast of wonderful characters and will make you hungry for all the delicious baked goods in the story, as well as make you feel happy and cozy when reading it. You can...

Today I’ve invited author, Trang Thanh Tran, to talk about her book, “She is a Haunting,” a gothic YA novel set in Vietnam that centers an American born teen in a haunted house her Vietnamese born father is renovating in an old French Colonial area of his hometown. It’s got creeping hydrangeas, far too many bugs, and the ghost of a bride. You can pre-order your copy of "She is a Haunting" from my...

Welcome to the She Wore Black Podcast. I’m Agatha Andrews. Today I’ve invited author, Alexis Henderson, to talk about her book, “The House of Hunger.” We discuss Elizabeth Bathory, blood symbolism, gothic horror, gothic romance, and the sensuality of “taste.”  You can order your copy of "House of Hunger" from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores n...

Today I’ve invited author, Johnny Compton, to talk about his upcoming book, “Spite House” from Tor Nightfire. We also talk about the Southern Gothic genre, especially how it’s evolved through marginalized voices.  You can pre-order your copy of "Spite House" from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeb...

Today I’ve invited author, Grady Hendrix, to talk about his new book, “How to Sell a Haunted House.” It’s full of creepy dolls, family secrets, his trademark humor and a lot of heart. You can order your copy of "How to Sell a Haunted House" from my online bookshop. Every purchase using my link helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeb...

Today I am starting the New year with Paulette Kennedy as we discuss her new book, "The Witch of Tin Mountain." This novel follows three generations of witches from the Ozarks, and the fundamentalist preachers bent on stripping them of their power and autonomy. We talk about the mystical gothic setting, how Paulette's personal family history is woven in the story, mass hysteria, political theater,...

Today, I am doing something a little different. I’ve invited Stephanie Gagnon, from the Books in the Freezer podcast, to do a Gilmore Girls Read Horror episode, where we choose horror books we think various characters from the show would read. We have a lot of fun, and I want to thank Stephanie for recording the episode with me a second time after a mishap the first time around. It allowed us to r...

Today I have Desiree M. Niccoli on the show to talk about vicious mermaid book, “Called to the Deep.” This book explores a woman’s journey from surviving a disaster at sea to developing a taste for human flesh in her new form as a mermaid. She also develops a taste of a different kind for the handsome sea captain who saved her. We chat about metaphor in shifters and monster romance, why writers ar...

Today I have C.S. Humble on the show to talk about his new religious horror book, “All These Subtle Deceits,” out now from Sadie Hartman’s “Dark Harts” series. The book feels very much like a cross between “The Exorcist” and Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman.” It follows an excommunicated priest who tries to rid people of the ghosts and demons that haunt them. One woman’s possession proves especially difficu...

Today, is a special episode from my final live program at Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, Texas. I invited author, Celso Hurtado, to talk about his award winning book, “The Ghost Tracks.” He won the International Latino Book Award for this story that takes place around the famous haunted San Antonio train tracks. He answers questions both about his book and the legend that inspired it. You...

Today, I’ve invited author, Tim McGregor, to talk about his new novella, “Taboo in Four Colors,” that takes place in the comic book industry of the 1960s and 70s. It’s a gruesome and compelling look at how far two people will go for love. The second half of our conversation does contain spoilers, though, if you want to skip that part until you’ve read the book. You can order Tim’s books using my b...