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Agatha Andrews
@agathaandrews.bsky.social
Writer who lurks in old cemeteries and libraries.
Host of the She Wore Black Podcast
Rep: Jill Marr at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Active HWA member
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Hi Everyone! I'm Agatha Andrews, a writer and host of the She Wore Black Podcast, which centers gothic, mystery, and horror books (with lots of romance crossovers!) Follow me if you love
🦇 Gothic books
🦇 Gothic Romance
🦇 Whimsigoth and Cottagecore
🦇 Cozy Horror
🦇 Spooky Romance
🦇 Horrormance
Getting ready to interview this absolute legend! Stay tuned for my chat in December with Anne Bishop about her new book TURNS OF FATE.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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.
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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.
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Get your crafts, puzzles, Legos, etc…ready!
Wednesday Oct. 8th at 7pm CT, we have Crafty AMA on Patreon!
October 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Next week I get to chat about Vintage Gothic Romances with Paulette Kennedy on her IG Live series!
October 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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.
October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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.
September 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
TONIGHT! My Patreon Book Club will chat with Lindy Ryan about BLESS YOUR HEART! Can’t wait to see you there!
September 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
One of my favorite memories! Such a great time!
A good place to start for #Hispanic Heritage Month! @agathaandrews.bsky.social @vlatinalondon.bsky.social

Thank you for always uplifting 🤎
September 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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!
September 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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!
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September 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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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!
September 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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!
September 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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 😁
September 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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 😁
August 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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...
E176: Ghost Hunting and Haunted Dolls with Alice Vernon
Today I welcome professor Alice Vernon to the show to discuss her newest book, GHOSTED: A SOCIAL HISTORY OF GHOST HUNTING, AND WHY WE KEEP L...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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.

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August 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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!
August 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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!)
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration will move to pull the COVID vaccine off the U.S. market “within months,” one of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s closest associates has told the Daily Beast.
Trump and RFK Jr. to Ban Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Within Months’
A close associate of the HHS secretary claims the U.S. government will soon pull COVID-19 mRNA jabs from the market.
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August 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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!
August 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Getting ready to interview the phenomenal @rubydixon.bsky.social 🖤
Not a bad way to start the weekend!
BY THE HORNS is out 9/2
August 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Love that this old gothic romance is in a font size befitting my old eyeballs! 😍
August 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM