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Goth girl summer

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Ginny KaczmarekBeyond the page

On a recent episode of the She Wore Black podcast, three authors talked about spending the summer watching scary movies, reading creepy books, and wearing SPF 100 as they wander along forlorn shores. YES! I thought. These are my people. So I borrowed the title for my own post about Goth-esque books, movies, and projects…Continue reading Goth girl summer

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As a writer, editor (Literary Mama), and book reviewer (Kirkus Reviews), I've enjoyed working in all kinds of literature. These days, I'm focused primarily on writing novels. I live in New Orleans with my family, where I occasionally dance in the streets in a wig and tutu.

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  • A 7th century riot grrl February 6, 2026
  • Three better-than-expected horror B-movies October 6, 2025
  • Goth girl summer August 18, 2025
  • Mardi Gras 2025 March 11, 2025
  • Monsters, witches, and ghosts October 17, 2024

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