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...

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:

Come see us! 🖤

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!

One of my favorite memories! Such a great time!

NEW EPISODE! Today I chat with Jen DeLuca about her new book, GHOST BUSINESS. It’s the second book in her romance series set in Boneyard Key, “the most haunted town in Florida.” We chat about her Gilmore Girls inspiration, the state of the ghost tour industry and how it inspired this book. Enjoy!

Tonight on my Patreon! Bring your crafts, Legos, coloring books, puzzles, etc... and let's chat! I can't wait to hear what you all are reading! www.patreon.com/SheWoreBlack...

Thanks @bookriot.bsky.social for including FIEND in this list of horror novels coming out in Sept, including @claymcleod.bsky.social @tkingfisher.com @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @andrewpyper.bsky.social (as Mason Coile) bookriot.com/new-horror-b...

Today is the day!! Come out to Dallas to see me and @rachelharrison.bsky.social chat about PLAY NICE! Can’t wait to see you all!

NEW EPISODE! Today I bring you the ultimate in Halloween vibes with @auraleewallace.bsky.social as we celebrate her new cozy horror novel, THE LATE-NIGHT WITCHES. I hope you enjoy it!

Happy US pub day @alicevernon10.bsky.social 😊

Learn more about Bev, the haunted doll @alicevernon10.bsky.social bought on Ebay in my newest episode with her! We talk about her new nonfiction book GHOSTED too, about ghost hunting, the historical and cultural context of poltergeists, and more! She was so fun to talk to 😁

I had the time of my life talking about poltergeists, ghost tourism, and local celebrity Bev the Haunted Doll with @agathaandrews.bsky.social on the wonderful She Wore Black podcast. Listen: www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/2025/08/e176...

Come and learn of Woolton Hall, stay and learn of Bev, the haunted eBay doll. @agathaandrews.bsky.social talks with @alicevernon10.bsky.social about her non-fiction book, GHOSTED and of the ghost hunting community and its history. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...

TONIGHT! Join me and @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social on my Patreon Book Club to chat about THE SPELLSHOP! (Members ask ALL the questions💕) Join us Saturday too for Book Club with Sangu Mandanna to discuss A WITCH'S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING. Two amazing authors in one week!

My show is having an incredible August! - Out now - Isabel Canas and THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ - Out now - Ruby Dixon and BY THE HORNS (necromancy, minotaurs & spice!) - 8/28 Alice Vernon and GHOSTED: A HISTORY OF GHOST HUNTING, AND WHY WE KEEP LOOKING (includes time with her haunted doll, Bev!)

Hey Texas, I know it’s hard to find any place still giving vaccines. I got my Covid vaccine at HEB this last weekend. It’s the 2024/2025 vaccine, but it’s still good. Get it while you can! *trolls will get auto-blocked

NEW EPISODE! Today I chat with @rubydixon.bsky.social about BY THE HORNS (Out 9/2) It’s a fun monster romance with adventure, humor & spice, told with her signature attention to craft. We discuss writing, the evolution of monster romance and the work these stories do in fiction. I hope you enjoy!

Getting ready to interview the phenomenal @rubydixon.bsky.social 🖤 Not a bad way to start the weekend! BY THE HORNS is out 9/2

Love that this old gothic romance is in a font size befitting my old eyeballs! 😍

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome @isabelcanas.bsky.social to to discuss, THE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ. It’s a beautiful book with her signature cinematic storytelling. We discuss what possession means in in the context of politics and motherhood. We discuss her core story and we chat about horroromance!

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Mark your calendars! I will be in-conversation with @rachelharrison.bsky.social to chat about her exceptional new book, PLAY NICE! We'll be at the flagship Half-Price Books in Dallas, Texas on Monday September 8th at 7pm. Come see us!

SURPRISE! This month we have a BONUS Book Club on my Patreon with the charming Sangu Mandanna featuring her newest book A WITCH'S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING! - Saturday August 30th, 1pm CT Join us for a cozy month with Sangu and Sarah Beth Durst! www.patreon.com/SheWoreBlack...

Hi everyone! Just a reminder that subscribing/following your favorite shows on your preferred platform, like Apple, Spotify, etc... goes a long way to helping your favorite podcasts. Also, it helps if you leave a review and tell your friends! Thank you so much for listening!!

TONIGHT ON PATREON! We've all been so excited and ready to chat with @rachelharrison.bsky.social about THE RETURN! My Patreon members get to ask the questions and chat with the authors during Book Club, and it's always a great time. Please join us! www.patreon.com/SheWoreBlack...

I'm thrilled to announce our November Book Club author, @natcassidy.bsky.social 🖤 He's such a great person and a whole lot of fun, so we are really lucky to have him. We will be reading NESTLINGS! I hope you all are as excited as I am! Thank you, Nat! www.patreon.com/SheWoreBlack...

NEW EPISODE! Today I welcome Sangu Mandanna to the show to discuss her newest book, A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING. It’s full of whimsy, self-reflection, and the most unusual ghosts I’ve ever read. This book is SO GOOD, and I hope you enjoy the episode!

FREE ON PATREON! I made my new review of PLAY NICE by @rachelharrison.bsky.social free on Patreon! I hope you enjoy it! Rachel is also my Patreon Book Club guest this month, July 23rd at 7pm central. My members get to chat with her about THE RETURN. Join us! www.patreon.com/SheWoreBlack...