I had a great time! Thank you, Anna!!

Anna Rose Reads@annarosereads.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Bonus episode tomorrow! I’m kicking off a bonus series with some friends of the pod, chatting about the podcasting world, how things have changed since they’ve started, & what they’re up to now. Thrilled to have @agathaandrews.bsky.social of She Wore Black to kick things off! Links drop tomorrow!

Stoker! Everyone come celebrate @rachelharrison.bsky.social ‘s incredible body of work with @agathaandrews.bsky.social @natcassidy.bsky.social and me in Westmoreland at 10 am! Rachel’s such an inspiration for so many of us, and an artist and human who deserves all the praise!! See you soon!

This Wednesday! Join me and Heather Fawcett for my Patreon Book Club as we discuss THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAERIES! Members get to ask her questions over a zoom chat, and we have such a lovely community of smart and thoughtful people. Please join us!

Today I have Jennifer from "Art of the Clinch," which features book covers and information on vintage romance paperbacks, including vintage gothics during October. I wanted to chat about collecting old paperbacks and I thought Jennifer was the perfect guest for this. Enjoy!

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome Moorea Coorigan to the show to chat about Downton Abbey Readalikes. Her book, Thistlemarsh, is a historical fantasy that takes place in the aftermath of WWI. We had a blast talking about how the books we picked connect to one of our favorite comfort shows.

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome back Nat Cassidy to talk about Horror Comics, a topic near and dear to my heart. Horror Comics have as much range as the Horror genre in regular fiction books, so I hope you enjoy our chat and are inspired to walk into your local comic shop to explore what’s out there.

NEW EPISODE! Today I chat with the iconic Vincent Virga. His book, GAYWYCK was the first that featured gay characters to fall in love and have a happy ending. I contacted him as part of my research for my own book about vintage Gothic Romances, and I’m delighted that his work is still in print!

The official announcement is out! My book, WOMEN RUNNING FROM HOUSES, will be out in the world February 2028! It’s my nonfiction deep dive into the vintage Gothic Romances widely known for the damsels with great hair running from a dark mansion! I’ll be posting bits and pieces so keep 👀

CRAFTY AMA tonight on Patreon! 7pm central Bring your crafts, Legos, puzzles, coloring, etc…and hang with us (on zoom) while we chat about books!

In this week's episode @talkscaredpod.bsky.social & @agathaandrews.bsky.social talk about Wuthering Heights (the book). Comparisons to William Golding's Lord of the Flies, racial themes, and speculations on the upcoming movie. It was fun! open.spotify.com/episode/1TPf...

267 – Wuthering Heights, with Agatha Andrews (from She Wore Black)

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We have so much fun each month on my Patreon, and my little book community would love for you to hang out with us. At Crafty AMA, we talk about books while we craft, color, do Legos or puzzles, etc... on zoom. We also have Book Club, where members get to zoom chat with an author each month!

Reminder: In light of Bad Bunny's Superbowl performance spotlighting Latino culture, here's a hefty list of Latino speculative fiction authors I curated if anyone wants to take a gander and read some phenomenal work. Much love to all! go.bsky.app/6BAmgpi

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome back one of my favorite people, Jayne Ann Krentz. She is an incredibly kind and generous person and a much beloved Romantic Suspense writer. She came on the show to chat about her favorite Gothic tropes, and gives some fun book recommendations that use these tropes too.

PATREON BOOK CLUB: Reminder that we have our chat with @simonestjames.bsky.social about THE SUN DOWN MOTEL on Wednesday (Jan. 28th) at 7pm central. Zoom link was posted in Patreon earlier this month, so check the feed to join the chat! I can't wait to hear all of your great questions for her!

There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:

Chris⚖️Justice@chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Leading up to that.. Eric Lee Atty Kids screaming "Let us out! Let us out!"

Come see us! 🖤

BookPeople@bookpeople.com · 10mo ago

Join Bram Stoker award nominee Johnny Compton on February 18th discussing his newest spine-chilling supernatural horror DEAD FIRST with Agatha Andrews of the SHE WORE BLACK podcast. More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople... @comptonwrites.bsky.social @agathaandrews.bsky.social

STAY TUNED! I just chatted with the always delightful Simone St. James about A BOX FULL OF DARKNESS. She's also my Patreon Book Club guest this month to chat about THE SUN DOWN MOTEL, a full circle moment for these characters, motel and spooky town of Fell, New York! Episode will post this Thursday.

TONIGHT ON PATREON! Join us as the book club chats with Jen DeLuca about her spooky romance, HAUNTED EVER AFTER. I love all of Jen's work, and she is a delight to chat with. I interviewed her about her follow up to this book, GHOST BUSINESS (Episode 179) if you also want to listen. See you tonight!

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome the legendary Anne Bishop to the show to discuss her new book, TURNS OF FATE, the first book in her new series, The Isle of Wyrd. Hope you enjoy!

December Schedule is posted on Patreon with links! I wanted to end the year on a happily ever after, and Jen DeLuca delivers with her spooky romance, HAUNTED EVER AFTER. She will join us 12/17 at 7pm central. Crafty AMA is bumped up to Dec 3rd also because of the holidays. Hope to see you all there!

THIS WEEK ON PATREON! We are so excited to chat with Nat Cassidy this Wednesday about NESTLINGS for my Patreon Book Club! Members get to chat directly with the authors and ask all the questions, so join us if you ever wanted to learn more about this smart and haunting novel.

Getting ready to interview this absolute legend! Stay tuned for my chat in December with Anne Bishop about her new book TURNS OF FATE. @acebookspub.bsky.social

NEW EPISODE! Today is a dream come true! @silviamg.bsky.social joined me to chat about THE BEWITCHING, her new novel about witches told over three timelines. We also chat about the publishing industry, her own niche literary interests, and of course we talk about the Gothic genre.

NEW EPISODE! Today I want to wish @talkscaredpod.bsky.social a happy birthday! He's a good friend, and I’m delighted that he's my guest today. We chat about his new novella, GOOD BOY, tap into his romantic side, and discuss the gothic inspirations from both literature and his surrounding landscape.

Get your crafts, puzzles, Legos, etc…ready! Wednesday Oct. 8th at 7pm CT, we have Crafty AMA on Patreon!

Next week I get to chat about Vintage Gothic Romances with Paulette Kennedy on her IG Live series!

NEW EPISODE! Today I chat with @julieleongbooks about Magical Artifacts. We discuss her new book, THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS, as a launching point for the work magical artifacts do in fiction, like quests for power or prestige. We have some great recommendations that capture these ideas.

My first 2026 Patreon Book Club books and authors are confirmed! Thank you SO MUCH to Simone, Julie and Sharon for joining us! I've posted more details in Patreon, but here are the dates! - THE SUNDOWN MOTEL - 1/28, 7pm CT - THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS - 2/25, 7pm CT - TEA & ALCHEMY - 3/25, 7pm CT

Sarah Wendell of @smartbitches.bsky.social has a fun article in the NYT this morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Twilight. Great recommendations! Remember that you will be able to get it from your library’s digital resources, like Gale or Ebsco, if you don’t have a subscription.

TONIGHT! My Patreon Book Club will chat with Lindy Ryan about BLESS YOUR HEART! Can’t wait to see you there!