
She Wore Black
A gothic, mystery and horror podcast.
Latest episodes

Oct 31, 2023 • 36min
E100: Viking Witches with Genevieve Gornichec
Today I chat with Genevieve Gornichec about her Viking myth and history retellings, THE WITCH’S HEART and THE WEAVER AND THE WITCH QUEEN. I appreciate your patience waiting for this episode while I dealt with computer crashes and replacement, but I assure you it’s well worth the wait. We talk about these little known characters and why they remain relevant to our lives. We also chat about shield maidens and craft vs art throughout art history. It’s fascinating and I’m so happy I got to include her in my Month of Witches. You can find Genevieves’ books in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com. Thanks for joining me today.

Oct 24, 2023 • 23min
E99: WITCH OF WILD THINGS with Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Today I chat with Raquel Vasquez Gilliland about her new book, THE WITCH OF WILD THINGS. This is a bonus episode, so it’s short, but it packs a punch, and I’m so happy I got to include her in my Month of Witches. You can find THE WITCH OF WILD THINGS in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com. Thanks for joining me today.

Oct 19, 2023 • 48min
E98: Lana Harper and the Witches of Thistle Grove
Today I chat with Lana Harper about her Thistle Grove series of witchy romances that have a range of magic and authentic human emotions. We talk about everything from rage and necromancy to the beauty of queer love on the page and the fun of spooky fantasy. You can find all of Lana’s books in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com. Thanks for joining me today.

Oct 12, 2023 • 46min
E97: Celestine Martin and KISS AND SPELL
Today I chat with Celestine Martin about her whimsical witch romance, “Kiss and Spell,” a book that revels in charm, taking readers to a place of delightful escapism. You can find “Kiss and Spell,” in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. If you want another way to help out my podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make a donation or buy me a coffee, I have my Ko-fi donation link on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com, as well as links to all my socials. Thanks for joining me today.

Oct 5, 2023 • 36min
E96: Sleepy Hollow, Witches, and Halloween with Alyssa Palombo
Author Alyssa Palombo discusses her Sleepy Hollow retelling 'The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel' with topics including feminist retelling, love complexities, choices faced by unmarried women, favorite villains, and her contemporary novel about a troubled romance in a heavy metal band.

Sep 28, 2023 • 31min
E95: May Cobb and A LIKEABLE WOMAN
Today I chat with May Cobb about her new novel, “A Likable Woman,” a novel filled with secrets, salacious characters, and the dread of coming home to a small Texas town while seeking answers. You can find “A Likeable Woman,” and May’s other books, in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my She Wore Black Podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make a donation or buy me a coffee, I have my Ko-fi donation link on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com, as well as links to all my socials. Thanks for joining me today.

Sep 21, 2023 • 48min
E94: Rachel Harrison talks BLACK SHEEP
Today I chat with Rachel Harrison about her new novel, “Black Sheep,” about a woman who left her home and the religious cult in which she was raised, and finds her way back to attend a wedding. You’ll have to read it to figure out which is the scariest part of this scenario. So many options! It’s smart, layered, and will keep you at the edge of your seat for all the right reasons. You can find “Black Sheep,” and Rachel’s other books, in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my She Wore Black Podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make a donation or buy me a coffee, I have my Ko-fi donation link on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com, as well as links to all my socials. Thanks for joining me today.

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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 9min
E93: Grady Hendrix on Vintage Gothic Romance
Grady Hendrix, author of vintage horror novels from the 1970s and 80s, discusses vintage gothic romances and their intersection with horror. Topics include the influence of television shows like Buffy and The X-Files on the perception of horror, the similarities between gothic romances and fairy tales, the relationship between the genre and women's rights, and the shift in the portrayal of sex in post-WWII literature. The speakers also explore the taboo themes of incest in forbidden gothic romance novels and discuss the value of collaborative writing.

Sep 12, 2023 • 35min
E92.5: Kate Khavari talks Murder, Plants and Poisons
Welcome to the She Wore Black Podcast. I’m Agatha Andrews. Today I chat with Kate Khavari about her fun historical mystery series that involves a female botanist in 1920s England, poisonous plants, murders, mayhem, and a bit of romance. You can find Kate’s books in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my She Wore Black Podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make a donation or buy me a coffee, I have my Ko-fi donation link on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com, as well as links to all my socials. Thanks for joining me today.

Sep 9, 2023 • 56min
E92: ROMANTASY: Then and Now with Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Today, Sarah Wendell, from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, returns to chat about ROMANTASY, a new term for a long beloved subgenre that merges fantasy and romance. We have several book recommendations and compare old book covers with new trends. I’ll have list of the books discussed in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. If you want another way to help out my She Wore Black Podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make a donation or buy me a coffee, I have my Ko-fi donation link on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com, as well as links to all my socials. I will have links to Sarah’s website and socials as well, and you can listen to Smart Bitches, Trashy Podcast from the same places you’re listening to my show. Thanks for joining me today.