E62: Alexis Henderson and "House of Hunger"

 

Welcome to the She Wore Black Podcast. I’m Agatha Andrews. Today I’ve invited author, Alexis Henderson, to talk about her book, “The House of Hunger.” We discuss Elizabeth Bathory, blood symbolism, gothic horror, gothic romance, and the sensuality of “taste.”  You can order your copy of "House of Hunger" from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on instagram, facebook and twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

Southern Gothic and "The Spite House" with Johnny Compton

 

Today I’ve invited author, Johnny Compton, to talk about his upcoming book, “Spite House” from Tor Nightfire. We also talk about the Southern Gothic genre, especially how it’s evolved through marginalized voices.  You can pre-order your copy of "Spite House" from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

E60: Grady Hendrix and "How to Sell a Haunted House"

 

Today I’ve invited author, Grady Hendrix, to talk about his new book, “How to Sell a Haunted House.” It’s full of creepy dolls, family secrets, his trademark humor and a lot of heart. You can order your copy of "How to Sell a Haunted House" from my online bookshop. Every purchase using my link helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That’s at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

E59: Witches, Crones, and the Ozarks with Paulette Kennedy

Today I am starting the New year with Paulette Kennedy as we discuss her new book, "The Witch of Tin Mountain." This novel follows three generations of witches from the Ozarks, and the fundamentalist preachers bent on stripping them of their power and autonomy. We talk about the mystical gothic setting, how Paulette's personal family history is woven in the story, mass hysteria, political theater, and the glories and wisdom that come with entering the "crone" phase of life. You can pre-order your copy of "Witch of Tin Mountain" from my online bookshop. Every purchase using my link helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on instagram, facebook and twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!