The Literary Spiral

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11. VIGGY PARR HAMPTON: The Horror of Being Human

In this episode I'm joined by the incredibly talented Viggy Parr Hampton, author of multiple horror novels, for a deliciously dark conversation about literature, female r

Oct 19
46 min

10. JENNIFER HILLIER: The Queen of Thrillers Has Entered the Chat

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Hillier joins me for a conversation about her newest thriller, Heart of Glass, the darkness behind her stories, and what it rea

Oct 12
57 min

09. SARA COOPER: The Algorithm Is Hungry and So Are We

In this episode of The Literary Spiral, I’m joined by author Sara Cooper to talk about her dark, hilarious, and deeply uncomfortable novel Ravenous: a biting satire of in

Oct 5
39 min

08. ROSIE SYCAMORE: Murder as Art: Female Rage, Obsession & Revenge

In this episode of The Literary Spiral, author Rosie Sycamore discusses her novel, My Violent Muse. We dive into the complicated relationship between Morello and Florenc

Sep 28
38 min

07. LEAH CAMPBELL: WHEN VALIDATION BECOMES AN OBSESSION

What happens when wanting a different life turns into an obsession with becoming someone else? In this episode of The Literary Spiral, I sit down with author Leah Campbe

Sep 21
38 min

06. THE DARK SIDE OF GIRLHOOD

What happens when friendship becomes obsession, and intimacy becomes a weapon? In this episode of The Literary Spiral Podcast, I’m diving deep into the book Jawbone by M

Sep 14
25 min

05. LEIGH RADFORD: ZOMBIES, GRIEF, LOSS & FEMININE RAGE

What happens when science, obsession, and horror collide? In this episode of The Literary Spiral, I’m joined by Leigh Radford, author of the haunting literary horror nove

Sep 7
57 min

04. FAITH GARDNER: THE SPIN, WOMEN'S AUTONOMY & PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR

What happens when mental illness, women’s autonomy, and psychological horror collide? In this episode of The Literary Spiral, I’m joined by author Faith Gardner to discu

Sep 2
37 min

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

Aug 22
28 min

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, an

Aug 19
14 min

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

Aug 13
20 min

What listeners say

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If you love getting lost in a good book and learning more about the minds behind your favorite stories, this podcast is for you! Nicole has created such a fun space for readers and authors to connect beyond the pages. I love the focus on psychological thrillers, horror, and all things dark and twisty. Such a great addition to the bookish community, and I can’t wait to see this podcast continue to grow!

aprilreadsthrillers · Oct 2026

As a book lover, this is my go to podcast. I’ve learned about so many authors and been able to expand my reading horizons. I love how the host deep dives into topics and themes and really explains them as well as has honest conversations with authors. I’ve gotten so many book recs and feel like i learn so much so more about the books i read or am interested in. The episodes are engaging and she has great guests!

MorganReadsThrillers · Oct 2026

As a reader of thrillers, I love listening to Nikki’s podcast! Her chats with authors are so interesting and fun- I haven’t missed an episode yet! Highly recommend!

Afshalakhani · Oct 2026

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