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Agatha Andrews

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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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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Nov 10

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

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 1d

Get your crafts, puzzles, Legos, etc…ready!
Wednesday Oct. 8th at 7pm CT, we have Crafty AMA on Patreon!

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 3d

They will take over soon enough! 🍄

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 5d

Next week I get to chat about Vintage Gothic Romances with Paulette Kennedy on her IG Live series!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 6d

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.

- The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan
- Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
- The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
- Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
- The Liveship Traders trilogy by Robin Hobb
- The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke
- Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
- Royal Artifacts series (Bull Moon Rising and By the Horns) by Ruby Dixon
- Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston
- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 7d

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

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 10d

Thank for listening! I hope it helps!

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 14d

TONIGHT! My Patreon Book Club will chat with Lindy Ryan about BLESS YOUR HEART! Can’t wait to see you there!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks for sharing!

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 20d

I LOVE this pic! We had so much fun! Thank you for the memory!

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 20d

One of my favorite memories! Such a great time!

L.P. Hernandez @lphernandez.bsky.social · 20d

A good place to start for #Hispanic Heritage Month! @agathaandrews.bsky.social @vlatinalondon.bsky.social

Thank you for always uplifting 🤎

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 20d

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!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 20d

Love them, Alma! 😈

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations, Tim!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 28d

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...

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Alma Katsu (FIEND is out now) @almakatsu.bsky.social · 29d

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...

New Horror Books to Help You Kick Off Spooky Season This September

September's new horror releases include a novella, short stories, and full blown novels to satisfy scare fanatics.

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Sep 8

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!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you for sharing!

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Sep 4

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!

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you! 🖤

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy US pub day @alicevernon10.bsky.social 😊

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Aug 29

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 😁

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yes! This book came out today in the US, and my episode with her is the newest one posted. She’s so charming. You will enjoy her and her book.

Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for listening and sharing! 🖤

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · Aug 29

If it helps, I did post an episode with her recently, so that is already up for you to enjoy 😊