E216: Sisters in Gothic with Del Sandeen
Summary
Host Agatha Andrews welcomes author Del Sandin to discuss her novel *These Walls Remember* and the theme of sisters in Gothic horror. They explore how sibling dynamics, from rivalry to protective bonds, generate dread, drawing on Sandin’s experiences as an only child. The conversation includes recommendations of books like *The Hounding* and *Water for Chocolate*, highlighting how sisterhood intersects with isolation, trauma, and cultural identity in speculative fiction.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show support links
Guest intro and summary of 'These Walls Remember'
Discussing sister dynamics and dread in Gothic fiction
Personal anecdotes on sibling relationships and mystique
Balancing horror elements with emotional storytelling
The role of natural disasters and non-paranormal dread
Book recommendation: 'Diabola' by Jennifer Thorn
Honorable mention: 'I Will Come Back for You' by Cherish Reed
Book recommendation: 'Play Nice' by Rachel Harrison
Book recommendation: 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison
Book recommendation: 'The Spite House' by Johnny Compton
Book recommendation: 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker
Book recommendation: 'The Sirens' by K.J. Charles
Book recommendation: 'Her Fearful Symmetry' by Niffenegger
Book recommendation: 'The Hounding' by Zenobia Purvis
Book recommendation: 'The Thirteenth Tale' by Diane Setterfield
Book recommendation: 'Like Water for Chocolate' and representation
Closing remarks and Patreon invitation
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