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She Wore Black

Agatha Andrews

A gothic, mystery and horror podcast.

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166: Mimi Matthews and RULES FOR RUIN

She Wore Black ·

2025/05/22

Today I welcome Mimi Matthews to the show to discuss new book, RULES FOR RUIN. It’s a fantastic historical romance that’s Peaky Blinders meets Great Expectations. I love all of Mimi’s books, but this is my favorite historical romance from her, and it’s one I’ll definitely reread. You all might remember my chat with her in one of my first episodes, where she came on to discuss her gothic novel, JOHN EYRE, my other favorite book from her that is a mix of Jane Eyre and Dracula. All links and show notes

01:03:17

E165: Happy Mermay! Mermaid Books with Desiree M....

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2025/05/13

Today I welcome mermaid aficionado and longtime friend, Desiree M. Niccoli to discuss mermaids across genre fiction. I had her on for a previous MerMay episode a few years ago, soon after the release of her book CALLED TO THE DEEP. Today she created a fun mermaid quiz, which we do at the end of the show, and we discuss the rise in mermaid fiction since our last episode. We also give several book recommendations. All links and show notes available on my website at

01:06:20

E164: Queer Gothic with Paulette Kennedy

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2025/05/01

Today I welcome Paulette Kennedy to discuss Queer Representation in Gothic. Her new book, THE ARTIST OF BLACKBERRY GRANGE is out today, and like all of Paulette’s Gothics, it includes queer characters. We chat about how queerness was once subtext, and how it’s evolved over time, and we give some great book recommendations that reflect this evolution. I’ve added any of these titles that are still in print in my Bookshop if you want to support my show as well as independent bookstores nationwide. All

00:58:27

E163: Portals in Fiction with Erika T. Wurth

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2025/04/25

Today I welcome Erika T. Wurth to discuss the beloved genre plot device of “Portals,” which she uses in her new book, THE HAUNTING OF ROOM 904. We chat about the difference between a “Portal” and a “Time Slip, " her love of science fiction and fantasy, and we give some great book recommendations which I have in my Bookshop if you want to support my show as well as independent bookstores nationwide. All links and show notes available on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.comThanks for

00:44:34

E162: Historical Fantasy with Leslye Penelope

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2025/04/10

Today I welcome an author I’ve long adored to the show, Leslye Penelope. We discuss Historical Fantasy and define the basic parameters of the subgenre. We discuss her work within that context, and we give some great book recommendations. All links and show notes available at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

00:32:45

E161: A Cozy Mystery in Space! Olivia Waite and...

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2025/04/03

Today I welcome Olivia Waite to the show to discuss her new book, MURDER BY MEMORY, a cozy sci-fi mystery. Olivia is known for her sapphic historical romances, so this is a new fiction genre for her, but one that suits her voice well. We chat about knitting and how the fiber arts relate to science, her journey through genre, and what’s next in this series. Links available in show notes at sheworeblackpodcast.com

00:55:00

E160: Cozy Fantasy with Julie Leong

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2025/03/20

Today I welcome Julie Leong to the show to discuss the wildly popular subgenre, Cozy Fantasy. We chat about Julie’s book, THE TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES, as well as the history of Cozy Fantasy, our earliest experience reading the subgenre, and we offer some wonderful book recommendations.All links and show notes at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

00:46:46

E159: The Gothic Novels of Emily Carpenter

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2025/03/14

Today I welcome Emily Carpenter to the show to discuss her new book GOTHICTOWN, as well all her previous gothic novels. We chat about her books in context with beloved gothic tropes, characters and settings, like isolation, creepy towns, and the American south.GOTHICTOWN is on sale March 25th. All links and show notes available at https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/

00:51:44

E158: True Crime and the Real Hester Prynne with Kate...

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2025/03/06

Today I welcome journalist, professor and true crime podcaster, Kate Winkler Dawson, to the show to discuss her new historical true crime book, ALL THE SINNERS BOW: TWO AUTHORS, ONE MURDER, AND THE REAL HESTER PRYNNE. We discuss the 1832 murder of Sarah Maria Cornell and how that murder inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to write The Scarlett Letter, as well as the research into both the murder and the writing of FALL RIVER, the first American true crime book written about this murder in 1833. Links and

00:33:46

E157: Emily Wilde and the Fairies of Heather Fawcett

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2025/02/27

Today I welcome Heather Fawcett to the show to talk about her Emily Wilde series. These beloved books are about a Cambridge professor who specializes in the study of fairies. This cozy fantasy trilogy has been at the forefront of this subgenre since the first novel, “Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries,” came out a few years ago. The third book, “Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales,” was released February 11th and has Emily studying the faery realm as their queen. Links to the books

00:55:16

E156: Cottagecore Movies with Liz Parker

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2025/02/18

Today I welcome Liz Parker back to the show to talk about Cottagecore Movies. I really needed a break from the world, so I wanted to do an episode that felt like a warm hug. This also came just in time for Liz’s upcoming book, THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS, which she co-wrote with Linda Epstein and Ally Malinenko, from the point of view of the other March sisters in LITTLE WOMEN. It comes out February 25th, and you can preorder it now in my Bookshop. All show notes and links available on my website at

00:21:43

E155: Spicy Cozy SciFi and Fantasy Books by Kimberly...

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2025/02/13

Today I welcome Kimberly Lemming to the show to talk about her work, including a new science fiction romcom series that begins with I GOT ABDUCTED BY ALIENS AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A ROMCOM. We also discuss her previous cozy fantasy romcom series that began with THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON. We chat about maintaining her voice across genre, and what folks are seeking when reaching for these distinctive titles. Please note that there is a sound fluctuation for the first ten minutes of the

01:07:10

E154: Gothic Fantasy with Hailey Piper

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2025/01/29

Today I welcome Hailey Piper to the show to discuss Gothic Fantasy. Hailey knows this genre blend well, as the author of several books that do this work, including her new book ALL THE HEARTS YOU EAT, and her upcoming 2025 release, A GAME IN YELLOW. We chat about elements that define this subgenre, our earliest interest in Gothic Fantasy, and we give some recommendations. All titles and links will be in show notes on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com Thanks for listening!

00:59:21

E153: Grady Hendrix and WITCHCRAFT FOR WAYWARD GIRLS

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2025/01/16

Today I welcome Grady Hendrix back to the show to discuss his new book, WITCHCRAFT FOR WAYWARD GIRLS, a story about the homes for pregnant teenage girls that were largely used in the years before Roe v Wade. We chat about everything from the inspiration of this story, to the food, and the human monsters in the book. The story has a lot of depth and I enjoyed breaking down even the small details with Grady, so I hope you enjoy it. Links and shownotes at sheworeblackpodcast.com

00:36:06

E152: Poe, Ghosts and Mystery with Christa Carmen

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2025/01/10

Today I welcome Christa Carmen, winner of the Bram Stoker award for her debut novel DAUGHTERS OF BLOCK ISLAND. I have her on the show today to discuss her new book, BENEATH THE POET’S HOUSE, a contemporary story that takes place in the home of famous transcendentalist, Sarah Whitman, a romantic interest of Edgar Allan Poe’s. We discuss Poe and how she connected her plot to his work and his life while centering Whitman’s interest in transcendentalism. I hope you enjoy it!

00:35:06

E151: LITERARY WITCHES and a New Year with Taisia...

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2025/01/01

Today I welcome Taisia Kitaiskaia to the show for a chat about her book of illustrated poetry and her oracle deck, both titled LITERARY WITCHES. Taisia lives here in Austin, and worked with another Austin artist, Katy Horan, to create a gorgeous collection of poetry and art, as well as an inspiring oracle deck. Though they came out years ago, I hoped Taisia could bring in 2025 with inspiration for us all. She even does an oracle pull for us at the end of the episode, which I found hopeful. I hope

01:17:50

E150: Favorite Books of 2024 with Megan Bannen and...

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2024/12/27

Today I welcome both Megan Bannen and Brian McAuley to the show for a chat about our favorite books of 2024. These two authors inspired me a lot this year, and they make me laugh, so I wanted to end a wild year with folks who are like a balm to my soul. Megan is the author of THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY, and THE UNDERMINING OF TWYLA AND FRANK. These are some of the most creative books I’ve read in years, and are filled with humor and heart. Brian is the author CURSE OF THE REAPER and the CANDY

00:33:51

E149: Gothic meets Cozy with Sharon Lynn Fisher

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2024/12/19

Today I welcome Sharon Lynn Fisher to the show to discuss two of her books I read this year. SALT AND BROOM is a witch retelling of Jane Eyre, and her new book, GRIMM CURIOUSITIES, is a perfect Yuletide ghost story that explores Krampus while using the Dickensian atmosphere of a Victorian curiosity shop. Both books manage to honor their Gothic inspiration while offering a cozy atmosphere, and we discuss that genre bending work on the show. All links and show notes are on my website at

00:54:26

E148: Do We Still Know How to Read? with Jenny Adams...

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2024/12/12

Today I welcome Jocelyn Codner, an academic librarian that I know from her work with the Horror Writers Association and their Summer Scares program, and Jenny Adams, the author of the delightful mystery novel, A DEADLY ENDEAVOR, and an elementary school librarian. I wanted to dive into the state of literacy in America with two librarians that are connected to the genre work I do on the show, and get their insight on how we started our literacy decline, what we’re seeing now, and give you all some

00:49:13

E147: "What is Gothic?" with Neil McRobert from...

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2024/12/05

Today I welcome Neil McRobert from the beloved horror podcast, Talking Scared. I wanted to discuss Gothic, what it is and why it matters that we understand the difference between Gothic and other genres. I’ve become concerned about the rise of anti-intellectualism combined with a consumer culture that seems to miss the point of reading, and I wanted to speak with someone with an academic background in Gothic that is also engaging, so Neil was the perfect fit. I hope you enjoy our chat, and please

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