Mary Kay McBrayer

Mary Kay is a belly-dancer, horror enthusiast, sideshow lover, prose writer, Christian, and literature professor from south of Atlanta. Her true crime novel, America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster is available for pre-order, and you can hear her analysis (and jokes) about scary movies on the podcast she co-founded, Everything Trying to Kill You. She can be reached at mary.kay.mcbrayer@gmail.com.

Literary Fiction that Changed Our Lives

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what are the books of literary fiction that changed your life?

In Defense of Druhástrana, the Nightmare Country of GINGERBREAD

Taking a close look at one fictional, shifty, fairytale region. Consider Druhástrana, the Nightmare Country of Helen Oyeyemi's GINGERBREAD.

Literary Fiction Vs. Genre Fiction

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what's the difference between literary fiction and genre fiction? Is one "better" than the other?

How do you find the books that you read?

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, what’s going on in the literary world right now? Where do you find the books that you read? How do you decide what to read next?

Film Adaptations and Autumn de Wilde on EMMA

Mary Kay and Louise discuss current affairs and news from the literary fiction world, interview Director Autumn de Wilde about the new film adaptation of EMMA, and share their latest reads.

Retellings and Reimaginings of MACBETH’s Weird Sisters

Beware prophesies and powerful women who know you better than you know yourself. Get to know MACBETH's Weird Sisters and their likenesses.

How to Read Literary Fiction that Doesn’t Want You to Read It

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like: How to read difficult books? What’s going on in the literary world right now? And, what are you reading?

Translated / To Be Translated Literary Fiction

Mary Kay and Louise talk about what titles should be translated and some their favorite literary fiction in translation.

Is Harry Potter Literary Fiction?

Mary Kay and Louise talk about important literary things like, is Harry Potter literary fiction, and what's going on in the literary world right now.

What’s Your Next Thrill Ride Read, Based on Your Favorite Cocktail or Mocktail?

If you enjoy a tasty beverage and a good thriller, we've got a quiz to help you find your next thriller based on cocktail or mocktail preference.

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