S2E27: Gothic and Fairy Taleswith Erin Craig

Today, I’ve invited beloved YA author, Erin Craig, to discuss favorite tropes 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, (links to her books are posted below) 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 you can find on a list in my online bookshop here: 

I mentioned Kelly Barnhill's story "Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch," which you can find here.

Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch, illustrated by Chris Buzelli

CROSSOVER EPISODE with Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Podcaster, Sarah Wendell

 

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, which are listed below, as well as Sarah's book. It's an older title but still a great reference book! We also talk about "Burnout" by Amelia and Emily Nagoski. The book is below and here is the link to Sarah's interview with them on her show. 

S2E26: "The Ghost Bride" Buddy Read with Desiree M. Niccoli

 

Today, I’ve invited friend and author, Desiree M. Niccoli to do a buddy read with me. We discuss the “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 at the link below to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. Thanks for listening! 

S2E24: Riley Sager Author Interview

 

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.

S2E24: Megan Collins Author Interview

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.

In the episode, I mention Southern Gothic Dollhouse. Her website is here, but I also suggest taking a look at her Instagram and TikTok accounts. It's such a delightful gothic treat.

Here are the links to buy Megan's books through my online bookshop, which will help support the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. 

Bonus Episode: Book Retail and Library Q&A with Alex Woodroe

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. 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. Don't forget to follow She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining us today.

Bonus Episode: Uvalde, V. Castro, and "Latinx Screams"

 

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. 

Here are some links if you have the money to donate:

March for Our Lives

Moms Demand Action

Sandy Hook Promise

Beto O'Rourke's campaign for Texas Governor

Miah Cerrillo - Child survivor whose parents are raising money for her long term trauma therapy

Noah Orona - Child survivor whose parents are raising money for long term trauma therapy

Here is the link to purchase "Latinx Screams." Stay tuned for details on the other upcoming anthology by Cynthia Pelayo.