The Southern Bruja

12/07/2022

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01/06/2022

Is anyone else binging Stranger Things?! I’m obsessed with Season 4 and the nostalgic feel of the story. If you want to read some books with the same nostalgic, coming of age horror “feel” swipe right to see some of my favorites!

23/05/2022

🎙 Season 2, Episode 3 is LIVE! On today's episode I was lucky to have the fantastic on to chat about her latest novel "The Family Plot", the varying a reasons why we as a society are so enamored with true crime, and most importantly, breakfast cereal ;) Megan also provides an insight into future projects. You definitely won't want to miss this one :)

20/05/2022

Ah summer. Horror tends to be most popular when the weather turns cooler, leaves change, and snow hits the ground. To me though, summer is the ideal time to dive into all things creepy. There’s something incredibly disarming about being out in the sun, feeling the anticipation and joy of longer days and warm summer nights and having that peace completely destroyed by the unexpected. Summer horror is truly special. Swipe right to see some of my favorite summer reads, as well as a few that will be released this summer!

19/05/2022

Back with a new episode this Monday! Listen in to my chat with the FANTASTIC as we discuss her latest release “The Family Plot”. Seriously this was such a fun conversation, Megan is a rockstar and her newest book is the perfect mix of family saga, murder, mystery, and straight creepiness.

What's good, welcome to my podcast and here I'll talk about random things that i think about on a daily basis, so if I'm torturing you with my nonsense. then i guess I'm making progress. so sit back and enjoy my madness. best to eat with a salad because it'll still be there when your done listening....

24/03/2022

I had no idea I needed wedding horror in my life until I read this book. Planning a big event can be TORTURE. The logistics, the drama, the planning. *shudders* If you were a fan of the films Ready or Not or Hostel and are looking for a tongue in cheek, cinematic horror novel, then this book is for you! I seriously loved the ride and it quickly became one of my favorite reads. Definitely say I Do to The Avenue 💍

07/03/2022

Camping with the family and had to bring a ghost story to read by the campfire 🔥. This is a YA novel based on the Elisa Lam case. What’s everyone reading?

02/03/2022

Season 2 Episode 2 is live! 🎙🎙🎙 Listen to my conversation with the wonderful Dianna Rodriguez Wallach as we talk heritage, writing YA horror, cults, and more! Thank you for chatting.

28/02/2022

New episode hitting this Wednesday! Listen in to my conversation with author as we discuss her new YA Horror novel “small town monsters” and the impact of heritage on writing.

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23/02/2022

The only upside to being hella sick is having some time to read. Looking for a book that will absolutely wreck you? Like domestic dramas and police procedurals along with your horror stories? Meet this stunner by . Holy cow this was good. Also, the audiobook is narrated by the one and only so it’s also an amazing experience. Highly recommend this stunner of a novel!

14/02/2022

Ahh Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate love in all its forms, or celebrate the fact that your ex’s body has yet to be found. (Just me? Ok). No matter what your thoughts on love, there are plenty of books that highlight the darker side of romance. Swipe right to see some of my faves.

29/01/2022

It’s a cold weekend here! What’s everyone reading? I’m excited to start the newest novella by ! Stay warm my friends and happy reading!

18/01/2022

Season 2, episode 1 with V. Castro is LIVE! 🎙🎙🎙Go check it out! This was such a fun talk and you can just feel the energy and love puts into her work. Mestiza Blood is out today so grab a copy and listen to our chat! Available wherever you prefer to listen to your podcasts!

12/01/2022

A little of the next podcast episode hitting on Tuesday, January 18th! Tune in to hear my interview with the incomparable V. Castro as we talk Latinx culture, sexuality in horror, and her new release “Mestiza Blood” out this Tuesday! It was such an honor to talk and I got teary eyed a few times, trust me, you won’t want to miss this episode!

31/12/2021

Sooo… I was going to make a billion end of year lists but honestly, the only way I want to end this year is thanking everyone who follows this page, the authors who wrote the stories that let me escape the world when it got too hard, and the amazing community who fully embraced me when I decided to take a chance and start a bookstagram page and podcast. I have some seriously awesome author interviews to share coming up in 2022 as well as some other surprises. Thanks for being here, and please don’t unfollow me for this dad joke:

“I love when they drop the ball in Times Square ..... It's a nice reminder of what I did all year.”

27/12/2021

Got to go shopping at one of my favorite book shops today, swipe right to see some of what I found and took home :)

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas Eve! I hope everyone is having a lovely day, and if this is a rough season for you, know you are loved and very important. I’ll be hanging with family today and hoping to sneak in a reread of the visitor. Anyone else trying to sneak in some spooky reads today?

23/12/2021

🎙 EPISODE 10 is live! 🎙My interview with author E.C. Hanson is now live and streaming wherever you prefer listening to your podcasts! Tune in as we talk Salem, what makes a story a “scary story” and the importance of getting weird. Also make sure to pick up a copy of All Things Deadly!

21/12/2021

🎙🎙🎙new podcast episode coming this week! Tune in to hear my chat with Author E.C. Hanson as we chat about his debut, “All Things Deadly.”

14/12/2021

As soon as the cold weather starts rolling in, all I want to do is snuggle under some blankets and immerse myself in something mysterious or down right terrifying. The isolation, darkness, and cold associated with the winter months really just screams horror don’t you think? Swipe right for eight recommendations that’ll chill you right to your bones.

12/12/2021

Anyone else feel like the holidays are really coming at us fast this year? I swear it was just Halloween 👻! Luckily, there is still plenty of time to fit in some creepy holiday themed reads. Swipe right for some of my faves :)

23/11/2021

I love a good YA book, with their emphasis on identity, relationships, and entering the unknown while growing into an adult, this sub genre is often the perfect vehicle for delving into the creepier side of life. Swipe right to see some of my favorite young adult horror novels.

13/11/2021

Did you think we were done with list recommendations because spooky season is over? Of course not, it’s spooky season all year! Looking to take a break from the super bleak stuff but still want to enjoy a healthy dose of creepiness and scares? Horror comedy may be just what you need to add to your reading list! Swipe right to see some of my fave funny scares 💀

10/11/2021

🎙NEW EPISODE AIRING NOW!!! 🎙
Listen to today’s episode as I sit down for a chat with author Ryan Douglass to talk about his debut New York Times Best Selling novel “The Taking of Jake Livingston”. Thank you it was so wonderful getting to chat with you! Available wherever you prefer to listen to your podcasts 🖤

05/11/2021

New podcast episode coming this Tuesday, November 9th!!!! 🎙 You won’t want to miss my conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Ryan Douglass! Listen in as we discuss The Taking of Jake Livingston, what Ryan is working on next, and what it’s like being just an overall badass in the publishing world.

03/11/2021

It’s apparently “no buy November” where you read books you own without adding anymore to your collection during the month. I’ve already failed at this challenge three times over and I’m not done yet lol. October wasn’t a great reading month for me but I did reread a handful of favorites, including this beauty. So honored to have the chance to get signed copies from some of my favorite authors, these copies are definitely some of my most prized possessions. What’s everyone reading this month?

31/10/2021

It’s the best day of the year, Halloween!!! Looking for a spooky holiday read? I’ve got your covered! Swipe right to see my recommendations for stories about or set on Halloween Day. Stay safe and spooky today friends 🖤🎃👻

29/10/2021

Witches and the occult have long been a favorite sub-genre of the horror world. Witches have often been used as scapegoats throughout history to explain away disasters and tragedy. While the terms Witch and Bruja have recently gone through a bit of a reclamation, this is still a popular trope in horror. Swipe right to see some of my favorite witchy tales.

28/10/2021

Whoa! I hit 1,000 followers yesterday and I am so blown away by the love and support the horror and bookstagram community have provided in my few short months podcasting and posting. I’ve met the best authors, made some seriously awesome friends, and read so many fabulous books! 📚 📕 📖 My creepy little 🖤 has never been happier and my TBR list has never been longer 👻

As a thank you I’m giving away a $25 giftcard for what we all need- more books! Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow me and stay please (I promise it’s a good time).
2. Comment with your favorite book.
3. Extra entries for sharing this post on your page and tagging me :)

That’s it! Giveaway winner will be randomly drawn on November 2nd. Winner must be willing to share their email with me in order to receive a gift card.

Good luck and thank you for being here!

27/10/2021

Folk horror- another of my absolute favorite sub-genres. While the term “folk horror” is relatively new, the sub-genre itself is an ancient one. Folk horror takes elements of folklore to create that all too familiar feeling of forbidding. This genre has seen a bit of a resurgence recently thanks to films like Midsommar and reminds us that even in this modern world the old ways remain. Swipe right for some of my favorite folk horror stories. Happy reading!