Explore every episode of the podcast She Wore Black
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| E137: THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE with BR Myers | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:37:04 | |
Today I have BR Myers on the show to chat about her new book, THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE, a gothic novel that revels in beloved tropes like remote coastal manors, insufferable guardians, ghosts, and dead brides. The book also has a sexy French minister as a love interest, which we get into as well. Show notes available on my website at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/ | |||
| E136: SO THIRSTY with Rachel Harrison | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:43:20 | |
Today I kick off my new season by welcoming Rachel Harrison back to the show. We chat about her new book, SO THIRSTY. It’s pitched as “Thelma and Louise with vampires,” but it’s also about personal and societal concepts of aging, and finding our worth within this cultural context. The book comes out September 10th. | |||
| E127: Gwendolyn Kiste and THE HAUNTING OF VELKWOOD | 02 May 2024 | 00:31:43 | |
Today, Gwendolyn Kiste returns to the show to discuss THE HAUNTING OF VELKWOOD, her lastest book about childhood friends that return to their haunted neighborhood decades after escaping it. We discuss the brutality of youth, the gothic and stasis, as well as horror through the lens of older women. I have Gwendolyn’s books in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my show, 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. | |||
| E42: Gwendolyn Kiste Author Interview | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:39:51 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Gwendolyn Kiste, to talk about her book, “Reluctant Immortals,” her novel that blends Jane Eyre and Dracula for a hippie, feminist story about reclaiming autonomy from the men who stole it. This was such a creative, moving and fun read that I can't recommend enough. You can order your copy of “Reluctant Immortals” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E41: April Yates and Writing Sapphic Gothic Romance | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:20:04 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, April Yates to talk about her book, “Ashthorne,” a sapphic gothic romance set in a remote English manor that has hidden secrets. We talk about the recently discovered caves in England that inspired her story, as well as a desire for positive representations of gay love in gothic romances. You can order your copy of “Ashthorne” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E40.75: The Erotic Horror of "Marionette" by Antonia Rachel Ward | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:24:02 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Antonia Rachel Ward to talk about her new novella, “Marionette.” I want to issue content warnings for both this book and the episode, which are sexually explicit. The book has violence, mutilation and dubious sexual consent. We don’t discuss these things in detail, but we discuss the content as the horror she intended. Once you understand her intentions, everything in the book makes sense. “Marionette” is not currently available in my online bookshop, but you can support the podcast with book purchases made with my link. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E40.5: The Books of Stephen King with Neil McRobert from Talking Scared Podcast | 12 Aug 2022 | 01:04:20 | |
Today, I’ve invited Neil McRobert, from the Talking Scared podcast, to talk about Stephen King. I’ve spent decades loving King’s book “On Writing,” and have always held a special place in my heart for “Stand By Me,” based on the King novella, “The Body,” but I’ve not read anything else. I also know that some of my listeners love gothic but are afraid to try other horror, so Neil is here with recommendations for readers like us. It was a real treat chatting with him and I can’t wait to hear feedback from those of you who try a King book based on Neil’s suggestions. I will have my online bookshop set up with a list based on these recommendations if you want to support the podcast, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E39: Stacie Murphy Author Interview | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:39:36 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Stacie Murphy to talk about her Guilded Age paranormal mystery novels, “A Deadly Fortune” and “The Unquiet Dead.” We talk about haunted histories, researching historical fiction and the current relevancy of historical topics. You can order your Stacie Murphy’s books using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E37.5: LIVE with V. Castro and LP Hernandez! | 22 Jul 2022 | 01:00:59 | |
Today I’m bringing you a recording of my live podcast event with V. Castro and LP Hernandez at Lark and Owl Booksellers in Georgetown, TX. We had a great time as they answered questions from both me and the audience, and did short readings from their works. Lark and Owl does have signed copies of their books if you wish to order from them, which I hope you do since it’s important to support bookstores that support horror. I’ll put buy links in the show notes. I want to personally thank my dear friend Rachael Jonrowe, one of the owners of Lark and Owl Booksellers, and LP Hernandez and V. Castro for driving in from San Antonio to make this happen. I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed the event. Thanks for joining me today. | |||
| E38: Elissa Grossell Dickey Author Interview and Rhonda Williamson with Safer Path Family Violence Shelter | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:57:49 | |
I need to begin with a content warning for domestic violence, a central topic in today’s book. I’m bringing you a two-part episode to discuss “Iris in the Dark,” a new book by Elissa Grossell Dickey. The first part of the episode is with the author of this eerie suspense novel that has a touch of romance, an important element for me as I navigated the difficult topic of domestic violence in our main character’s past. The second part is with a long-time friend of mine, Rhonda Williamson, who is the director of Safer Path, the family violence shelter in Pleasanton, Texas. I wanted her input on this novel, as someone who has made it her life’s work to help women and children in these situations. I will include buy links for the book and donation links to Safer Path in show notes. Any donations you can make are greatly appreciated. Thank you for joining us today. | |||
| E37: "Haunted House" Novels with Paulette Kennedy | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:12:23 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Paulette Kennedy, back to the show to talk about my favorite gothic trope, “Haunted Houses.” You all know Paulette’s book “Parting the Veil,” which is also a wonderful haunted house book that I encourage all fans of gothic fiction to read. You can order your copy of “Parting the Veil” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E36: Wendy Dalrymple and "The Ghost and Mr. Moore" | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:22:45 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Wendy Dalrymple, back to the show to talk about her novella, “The Ghost and Mr. Moore,” her gothic romance set in the historical town of St. Augustine, Florida. You can order your copy of “The Ghost and Mr. Moore” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E126: Nalini Singh and ARCHANGEL'S LINEAGE | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:48:57 | |
Today, Nalini Singh joins me to talk about ARCHANGEL’S LINEAGE, her lastest book in her Guild Hunter series. We discuss genre merging, the immortal appeal of angels as characters, her writing schedule, and what’s next in her Psy-Changeling series. I have ARCHANGEL’S LINEAGE in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my show, 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. | |||
| Birthday Bonus Episode! Spooky Summer Books with PN Hinton | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:54:33 | |
Today, I’ve invited friend and contributing editor at Book Riot, PN Hinton, back on the show to talk about Spooky Summer books. This episode is a birthday treat for us both, so I hope you enjoy it. I’ll link to the recommended books in my online bookshop if you want support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E35: Emma Stonex Author Interview | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:45:51 | |
Today, I’ve invited Emma Stonex to talk about “The Lamplighters,” her mystery novel set on a lonely lighthouse in England in the 1970s. We discuss spooky history, the allure of the dangerous sea, and her experience writing salacious bonk buster books before tackling this gothic mystery. You can order your copy of “The Lamplighters” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E27: Gothic and Fairy Tales with Erin Craig | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:04:12 | |
Today, I’ve invited beloved YA author, Erin Craig, to discuss favorite tropes that are found in both Gothic and Fairy Tales. Many of you know Erin from her beautiful gothic retellings of fairy tales, "House of Salt and Sorrows," and "Small Favors," so she was the ideal person to have on for this chat, plus she was so much fun! We talk about how these genres merge and discuss several books that I will link to in my online bookshop. That's at www.bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack Thanks for joining us today! | |||
| CROSSOVER EPISODE with Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Podcaster, Sarah Wendell | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:56:51 | |
Today, is my first crossover podcast with podcaster and author, Sarah Wendell, from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. I’ve listened to her romance book podcast for years so I am thrilled to have this podcasting icon on my show. We talk about podcasting, deep dive into genre and the metaphorical meaning of various tropes, and she has some spooky romance recs. I will link to the books in show notes using my online bookshop if you want to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E26: "The Ghost Bride" Buddy Read with Desiree M. Niccoli | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:44:25 | |
Today, I’ve invited friend and author, Desiree M. Niccoli to do a buddy read with me. We discuss the book, “The Ghost Bride,” by Yangsze Choo, compare the novel to the Netflix adaptation, and share our favorite sexy smooch moments of the book. If you want to read “The Ghost Bride” after all of our squeeing, you can order your copy using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E25: Riley Sager Author Interview | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:28:52 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Riley Sager to talk about his book, “The House Across the Lake,” a mystery novel that explores Hitchcockian voyeurism with an unreliable narrator, and includes a classic Sager twist you don’t see coming. I want to issue a trigger warning for both the book and the show, since the main character is an alcoholic. We discuss this at 14 minutes and 20 seconds into the episode, so if you want to avoid listening to that, skip ahead a few minutes. I have a fun bonus question for him in the second half that you may want to stick around for. You can order your copy of “The House Across the Lake” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E24: Megan Collins and "The Family Plot" | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:37:27 | |
Today I interview mystery author, Megan Collins. We talk about her most recent book, “The Family Plot,” a novel I had a lot of fun reading and have been sharing with all my friends. It has a spooky house, detailed and gruesome dioramas, and a family obsessed with True Crime. You can buy “The Family Plot” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| Bonus Episode! Book Retail and Library Q&A with Alex Woodroe | 30 May 2022 | 00:53:38 | |
This episode is the second part of my interview with author and editor, Alex Woodroe, who is one of the geniuses behind the indie horror treasure that is Tenebrous Press, so it dives right into the middle of our previous conversation. We look at the book industry from the retail and library side, and she actually interviews me with questions from other writers for most of this one. We focus on how book retailers and libraries discover your books and put them into the hands of readers. You can buy “In Somnio,” the book mentioned in the previous episode, using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Uvalde, V. Castro, and "Latinx Screams." | 28 May 2022 | 00:32:56 | |
Today’s episode is an impromptu interview with V. Castro about a Uvalde, Texas charity book sale she and Cynthia Pelayo are doing with their anthology of Latinx horror writers, called “Latinx Screams.” Cynthia is also working on another anthology that will be released in October for the same purpose, so stay tuned for their social media for that info. I do want to make a correction in my show. I am talking about politicians and redistricting, and I said Lloyd Benson, when I meant to say Lloyd Doggett. I apologize for that blunder, but the information in the story is still correct. I will post links in show notes for the book, as well as some charities that are also relevant to Uvalde and gun violence. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E23: Alex Woodroe on "In Somnio" and Tenebrous Press | 26 May 2022 | 00:48:35 | |
Today, I’ve invited author and editor, Alex Woodroe, who is one of the geniuses behind the indie horror treasure that is Tenebrous Press. We talk about “In Somnio,” their collection of modern gothic short stories, as well as the innovative place they have carved out as a young publisher. I’ve divided this episode into two parts, so transitions aren’t quite the same as in a normal show. The second episode is a look at the book industry from the retail and library side. She actually interviews me for that one, so stay tuned for that show that if you’re interested in finding out how book retailers and libraries find your books and put them into the hands of readers. You can buy “In Somnio” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| E125: The Cuban-Floridian Gothic of Chanel Cleeton | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:26:09 | |
Today, Chanel Cleeton joins me to talk about HOUSE ON BISCAYNE BAY, her new book that explores gothic through a Cuban-Floridian lens. We discuss the difference between writing this novel after her previous and popular historical fiction books that also center Cuban characters and history, and we have fun discussing how she created gothic atmosphere with opulence and peacocks. I have HOUSE ON BISCAYNE BAY in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my show, 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. | |||
| S2E22: LP Hernandez Interview | 19 May 2022 | 00:36:28 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, LP Hernandez, who I was lucky enough to meet at Ghoulish Book Festival in San Antonio prior to our recording. We talk about his upcoming novella, “Stargazers,” as well as his short story collection, “The Rat King,” which you can buy using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You will can also find links to more of his stories at https://lphernandez.com/links I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today! | |||
| S2E21: "Anne Rice" with Josh Malerman | 12 May 2022 | 01:34:37 | |
CW: incest and pedophelia in Anne Rice's work is discussed Today, I’ve invited horror author, Josh Malerman, to talk about Anne Rice. He has been reading through her books and wanted to chat about both her vampire and witch series. I was more than happy to oblige. We talk about her craft and world building, as well as the impact she had on horror, but we also take an honest look at some of her problematic elements both on and off the page. I am really happy with this well-rounded discussion and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. It was a real treat for me. I’ve included some Josh Malerman and Anne Rice titles in my online bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. Any purchase you make using my link will help towards the costs of the podcast. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E20: Carolyne Topdjian Interview | 05 May 2022 | 00:31:20 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Carolyne Topdjian, to talk about her fun and spooky gothic novel, “The Hitman’s Daughter.” We squee over the parts that sizzle, and talk about the joy of indulging gothic's melodrama. There are family secrets, a haunted hotel, a surprising amount of action, and a slightly ambiguous ending that leaves us eagerly awaiting book 2! What a good time!
You can find "The Hitman's Daughter" at most bookstores, or you can get it through my online bookshop to support both the podcast and independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack.
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| S2E19: Erotic Horror with V. Castro | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:43:06 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, V. Castro to talk about Erotic Horror and the merging of genre. We examine the definitions of Erotica and how it differs from Erotic Horror, discuss the significance of the sub-genre in the context of a broader conversation about consent and agency over our bodies and sexual identity. We use Castro's stories for this discussion and she shares what we can look forward to from her in the coming months. You can order copies of any of the books mentioned on this episode using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E18: Alma Katsu Author Interview | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:58:40 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Alma Katsu to talk about her book, “The Fervor,” her most recent historical horror novel, this time set in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. You can pre-order your copy of “The Fervor” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I also want to add that you can help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Show notes can be found on our website at www.sheworeblackpodcast.com Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E17: Mary Shelley with Kris Waldherr | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:55:50 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Kris Waldherr to talk about Mary Shelley, the beloved gothic icon who penned Frankenstein as a teenager and whose life was truly stranger than fiction. Kris has a book coming out this fall, called “Unnatural Creatures,” which is about the women of Frankenstein, and she will be back for a deep dive into that novel later this year. If you want to support the podcast and the cost that goes into show production, you can buy books at our online bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. Any purchase you make from that link will also help support independent bookstores nationwide. For updates on the podcast, you can visit my website or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. If you have a moment, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Links to the books discussed in the podcast can be found in our show notes at the website, www.sheworeblackpodcast.com Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2: Bonus Episode! Book Banning with Carolyn Foote from FReadom Fighters | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:05:32 | |
Today, I’ve invited librarian and anti-censorship activist, Carolyn Foote from FReadom Fighters, to talk about the state of book banning in America, especially in Texas, and what authors and readers can do to combat this. As a former librarian myself, this subject is important to me. You’ll hear how dire the situation is, tales of ridiculous things happening in school board meetings, and I share some crazy experiences I had with censorship and book challenges. We present action items for you to take and I hope this inspires you to help curb the tide of book bans that are primarily silencing people of color and the LGBTQ community. I will have some challenged books featured on my bookshop.org storefront if you want to help support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| S2E16: Isabel Canas Author Interview | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:34:18 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Isabel Canas, to talk about her book, “Hacienda,” a very gothic haunted house story that takes place in 1830s Mexico. You’ll be able to hear just how excited we both were about doing the show. I hope you enjoy our conversation about this book, Latinx representation, hot priests and how she came to write horror. You can pre-order your copy of “The Hacienda” using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I’ve put the book under my Gothic and Mystery suggestions. I also want to add that you can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E15: Charish Reid Author Interview | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:44:30 | |
Today, I’ve invited author, Charish Reid to talk about her book, “I’ll Come Back for You,” a novel that is as scary as it is sexy. Two sisters inherit their grandmother's haunted B&B, and one sister invites a famous ghost hunting show to help purge the ghost while the other sister gets a second chance at romance with an old crush. Like I said, scary and sexy! It’s pretty obvious we had a great time, and I hope you share this joy with others by spreading the word about the She Wore Black podcast. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today. | |||
| S2E14: Interview with Nicole Eigener and Beverley Lee | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:28:33 | |
Today, I’ve invited the wonderful gothic authors Nicole Eigener and Beverly Lee to talk about their joint story, “Crimson is the Night.” Many of you know Nicole from her lush vampire novel, “Beguiled by Night,” and Beverly’s fans have followed her through her “Gabriel Davenport” vampire series as well as other novels. We talk about their shared project, some writers they adore, as well as finding success as independent authors. | |||
| E124: Selkies and Midwives with Rose Sutherland | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:38:35 | |
Today, Rose Sutherland joins me to talk about A SWEET STING OF SALT, her new book that’s a historical fiction retelling of The Selkie Wife fairy tale. We discuss the origin story for this novel, her nuanced use of language, and creating queer stories with happy endings. I have A SWEET STING OF SALT in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my show, 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. | |||
| S2E13: Sherry Thomas Author Interview | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:35:46 | |
Today, I’ve invited author of the very popular Lady Sherlock mystery series, Sherry Thomas. We talk about how she came to create a fresh adaptation of a beloved classic character and series, her roots as a romance author, and a bit about the craft of writing mystery. The 6th book in the series, titled “Miss Moriarty, I presume” is out now, and be on the lookout for the 7th book later this year. I also want to acknowledge that there are parts of the show where the audio is a little wonky but the Sherry was great so don’t let that get in the way of a great listen. | |||
| S2E12: Alex Woodroe Author/Editor Interview | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:44:15 | |
Today, I’ve invited author and editor of dark speculative fiction, Alex Woodroe. Her writing and editing credits are too many to list in the intro, but I specifically wanted to talk to her today about her collaboration with Brigits Gate Press on their anthology, “A Quaint and Curious Volume of Gothic Tales.” We also talk about her experience as a writer from Romania and how that’s impacted her career, as well as her dreams for fellow Romanian writers. I had the best time with this interview and am so glad you all tuned in for this one. | |||
| S2E11: "Widow of Rose House" Buddy Read with Wendy Dalrymple | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:30:58 | |
Today, I’ve invited author Wendy Dalrymple back to the show for a Buddy Read on the popular gothic romance novel, “The Widow of Rose House” by Diana Biller. I wanted to round out the Valentine’s episodes with a closer look at a book known for being spooky as well as a proper romance. Since Wendy writes gothic romance, including the novella “The Ghost and Mr. Moore,” I thought she would be the perfect person to buddy read this one with me. I will link to both this book and Wendy’s in the show notes. | |||
| S2E10: Gothic Romance with PN Hinton | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:44:33 | |
On this episode, Book Riot contributing editor, PN Hinton, joins me to talk about Gothic Romance. We break down the differences between gothic and gothic romance, as well as offer recommendations, links to which can be found in show notes on our website. | |||
| S2E9: Monster Romance with Desiree M. Niccoli | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:51:27 | |
It's February! She Wore Black is doing a few episodes that discuss the merging of gothic and horror with romance, starting with a discussion on the recent success of Monster Romance as a sub-genre of both. Desiree M. Niccoli has a vicious mermaid novel out this fall with City Owl Press, titled "Called to the Deep," and a novella, "Given to the Ghoul" out now. Thanks for listening! | |||
| S2E8: Paulette Kennedy Author Interview | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:34:39 | |
Join me as I talk to debut gothic novelist, Paulette Kennedy. We talk about her book, "Parting the Veil," what we love about gothics, and what's coming from her later this year. Links will be in show notes to books and authors we discussed in the episode. | |||
| S2E7: Femme Fatales with PJ Hoover | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:19:51 | |
Listen as I talk to PJ Hoover about her crossover from middle grade and YA fantasy to adult horror with her short stories in the Castle of Horror anthologies, including their most recent collection she edited on Femme Fatales. Links to the books can be found in show notes on our website. | |||
| S2E6: Mimi Matthews Author Interview | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:45:22 | |
Listen as I interview Mimi Matthews about her gripping gothic novel, "John Eyre." We discuss her switch from romance to gothic, how she used her skills as a historical romance writer to craft a dark and brooding story that is a nod to both "Jane Eyre" and "Dracula," and all the things we love about the gothic genre. We also discuss her new novel, "The Siren of Sussex." | |||
| S2E5: Upcoming Books of 2022 with Book Riot's PN Hinton | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:43:50 | |
Listen as I welcome back Book Riot contributing editor, PN Hinton to discuss books that we are most looking forward to in 2022. Links to the books discussed in the episode will be in the show notes. | |||
| S2E4: Gothic Stories in Untraditional Settings | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:28:48 | |
Listen as I chat with author, Wendy Dalrymple, about books that have all our beloved gothic tropes but have untraditional settings. Books mentioned here will be listed in show notes on our website, www.sheworeblackpodcast.com | |||
| E123: BLESS YOUR HEART with Lindy Ryan | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:26:41 | |
Today, Lindy Ryan joins me to talk about BLESS YOUR HEART, her new bloody book full of Texas charm. We discuss whether or not this book is a slasher, the wonderful matriarchy at the heart of this book, and her nuanced character work that humanizes Texas caricatures into fully realized people. I have BLESS YOUR HEART in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my show, 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. Now, on to the show. Thanks for joining me today on SHE WORE BLACK. If you like what you heard and want to support my work on the show, you can visit my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com for links to my Patreon, my Ko-fi donation site, as well as my merch and online bookshop. You can also help out the show by rating me on apple, and following me on instagram, facebook, and Threads, and letting your friends know about the show. | |||
| S2E3: Hester Fox Author Interview | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:34:27 | |
On this episode, I speak with gothic fiction author, Hester Fox. We discuss the gothic genre, her upcoming novel, "A Lullaby for Witches," and a sneak peek into the book she is currently writing. | |||
| S2E2: Nicole Eigener Author Interview | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:39:21 | |
I hope you enjoy this interview with author, Nicole Eigener. We talk about her creative and beautiful vampire novel, "Beguiled by Night," the resurgence of horror as a genre, and a cool upcoming project she has in store with Author Beverly Lee. Thanks for listening! | |||
| S2E1: Holiday Horror Books with guest PN Hinton | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:35:05 | |
Join us for a chat with guest and Book Riot Contributing Editor, PN Hinton, as we discuss Holiday Horror and Mystery book recommendations. All books and links will be in the show notes at www.sheworeblackpodcast.com | |||
| Katherine Catmull Author Interview | 20 Nov 2021 | 00:33:19 | |
In this episode, I interview friend and author, Katherine Catmull, on her sinister short stories and her novels, "Summer and Bird" and "The Radiant Road." | |||