The Literary Spiral

Nicole Vergara
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Join me as I sit down with some of our favorite authors to explore the stories behind the stories. From psychological thrillers, horror, weird girl lit, and everything in between, we dive into their writing process, unforgettable characters, creative inspiration, and the themes that keep readers thinking long after the final page. Whether you're looking for your next 5-star read, curious about the minds behind your favorite novels, or simply love talking books, you're in the right place. New author interviews and bookish conversations every week. Subscribe and spiral into your next obsession.

Episodes

  1. 14h ago

    03. LIV LOWRY: UNRELIABLE MINDS & UNFORGETTABLE TWISTS

    In this gripping episode, I sit down with psychological thriller author Liv Lowry to explore what makes a truly unforgettable thriller. We dive into the psychology behind fear, suspense, secrets, manipulation, and those twists that leave readers questioning everything.

  2. 3d ago

    02. YOU DON'T HATE HORROR, YOU HATE GORE

    What if you don’t actually hate horror, you just hate gore? In this episode, I’m diving into the difference between horror that scares us and horror that disgusts us, and why the two are so often lumped together. We’re talking fear, violence, discomfort, what makes something truly disturbing, and why some of the most unsettling stories barely need blood at all. Then, I’m taking a deep dive into Nancy Tucker’s The First Day of Spring. A haunting, psychologically devastating novel that explores childhood, violence, trauma, and the terrifying ways we try to understand the people who commit unimaginable acts. If you love horror but find yourself saying, “I can handle scary, I just can’t do gore,” this one is for you. Because maybe you don’t hate horror. Maybe you just hate what horror looks like when the blood starts flowing.

  3. Aug 13

    01. WOMEN IN HORROR

    In this episode, we’re diving into the complicated, unsettling, and often fascinating world of women in horror. From the ways women are portrayed in the genre to the ways women have reclaimed horror to tell their own stories. We take a deep dive into Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer, unpacking its themes, characters, and the disturbing ideas at the heart of the book. We’ll explore the intersection of femininity, domesticity, control, and horror, and why the “trad wife” ideal can become something far more sinister than it first appears. If you love horror with something deeper to chew on, this episode is for you. 🖤

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About

Join me as I sit down with some of our favorite authors to explore the stories behind the stories. From psychological thrillers, horror, weird girl lit, and everything in between, we dive into their writing process, unforgettable characters, creative inspiration, and the themes that keep readers thinking long after the final page. Whether you're looking for your next 5-star read, curious about the minds behind your favorite novels, or simply love talking books, you're in the right place. New author interviews and bookish conversations every week. Subscribe and spiral into your next obsession.

Information

  • Creator
    Nicole Vergara
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Nicole Vergara
  • Show Website
    The Literary Spiral