Anna Rose Reads - The Podcast

A short story collection that sees me so clearly, Maisie Culver’s Of Monsters and Menses is one hell of a debut! I was fortunate to chat with her about these stories, the very relatable through-line that runs through them, balancing humor and horror, and so much more. I am so excited to see what Maisie with continue to create in the horror space, and links to keep up with her on social media + ord...

A very deep and very timely conversation, Rebekah Faubion joins me to chat about culty religious families, the horror of the patriarchy, and so much more as it relates to her latest release, What a Nightmare (on shelves now from Berkley)! So much of this conversation felt so familiar as we dive into the inner working of What a Nightmare , a book that feels so, so important. A huge thank you to Reb...

Making her joyous return to the podcast, Tanya Pell joins me to chat about her latest release which is on shelves NOW, This B Just Won’t Die! When I say I ADORE this book, I ADORE it. This is the timely feminist horror slasher that we all need, and we talk about this, the character work at play in the novel, humor and heartbreak and horror, and so much more. As I’m sure you can hear in this audio,...

Unpacking all of the fright in his most recent release, Robert P. Ottone joins me to chat about Amityville Awakens which is on shelves NOW from CLASH Books! We talk about the Amityville lore, the very frightening realities of mold, and so much more. Talking with Mr. Ottone is such a treat, and I cannot thank him enough for his time! Links to keep up with him on social media and to order a copy of...

A book I have not stopped talking about since I devoured it, Portrait of a Haunting by Madison Tyler Nelson is one of the most stunning debuts I’ve had the pleasure of reading. And even more exciting, I got to sit down with Madison and talk about the grittiness of publishing, the drafting process, the specifics of Portrait , her characters, her world-building, and more. Talking to Madison was like...

One of the sharpest books I have read all year, Newbourne Park by Jennifer Thorne is nothing short of astounding, meaning I absolutely had to talk to her about it! I was grateful enough that we could make it happen, and we chat about the unique classism explored in the novel, the character dynamics at play, and writing with such style. Plus tons more, per usual! A HUGE thank you to Jennifer for jo...

Gillian Daniels joins me to talk about Jenny Will Eat You Now , a horrormance with a whole lot of heart and humanity! We chat about writing from unique perspectives, examining what humanity really has to offer, and the real economics of living forever. This was SUCH a lovely conversation, and I am so thankful for Gillian’s time! Links to order Jenny Will Eat You Now and to follow Gillian on social...

Another guest I have been eagerly wanting on the podcast, Sarah Langan joins me to talk about her most recent release, Trad Wife . Our conversation meanders through the various complex attitudes geared towards women in 2026, motherhood, and so much more. Trad Wife is a book that speaks on so many topics and hits so many notes of modern horror, which of course makes for very rich conversation. I am...

Returning to the pod for the umpteenth time (seriously, I’ve lost count), Chris Panatier joins me to talk about his latest horror novel, Worry Box ! This is a novel that hits close to home for me as it explores the realities of intrusive thoughts, characters who do the best they can with the knowledge they have, and so much more. In fact, I think this is a book that will resonate with a lot of fol...

And to conclude a very busy week in podcasting, I am sharing my conversation with Carrie Lee South on her debut novel, In the Woods They Wait! On shelves this Tuesday, this is a novel that is packed with extremely atmospheric horror, deep emotional examinations, and so much more that I can’t say because SPOILERS! Also, a very cool pre-order campaign is running for this book now which you can read...

A bonus feature! If you’re curious about KingCon 2026, boy do I have the thing for you! Organizers Mike Malling, Jackie Matyas, and Andy Graham sit down with me to chat about what to expect at KingCon from panels to guests and more. It was such a treat to chat with these lovely folks, and if you’re interested in more information on KingCon, check out the links below: * Instagram: https://www.insta...

A guest I have been DYING to have on the pod, Hailey Piper joins me to talk about This Movie Doesn’t End the Way We Want! We cover lots of ground from discussing meta fiction in horror, the tragedy in ruining the things we love, and so much more. I am SO thankful for Hailey, especially since my voice is absolutely ruined for this conversation. Links to keep up with Hailey on social media and to or...

A returning guest, Jonathan Janz joins me to chat about the wide release of his novel, Marla ! We discuss the real-life urban legend of this book, the process of revisiting older work, and the horrors at play within the pages of Marla. It’s always such a pleasure to chat about horror with Jonathan Janz, and links to follow him/order Marla can be found below: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

An episode that is near and dear to my heart, my conversation with Rachel Harrison on Kiss Slay Replay is here! One of my most beloved reads of the year, this novel carries an elegance that stands the test of time. This conversation was recorded back in April, but so much of what we discuss (and what’s covered in the book) feels so perfect for now. I am incredibly grateful for Rachel, her infinite...

A chat that is literal YEARS overdue, George Dunn, horror connoisseur and dear friend, joins me to chat about the state of his reading, reviewing, and podcasting. The crazy thing about the world of podcasting and time is that we recorded this a while back, and since then, George has actually launched a new podcast project that I ADORE, Why Are You Making Me Watch This? George so kindly introduces...

Welcoming Kailee back to Anna Rose Reads, we chat about her most recent release (on shelves today), The Minimalist ! We discuss the emotionally raw nature of this book, the role of repetition, the modern Gothic, plus much more! Getting to chat with Kailee is always such an incredible experience, and this conversation is no different. If you want to keep up with Kailee on social media or grab a cop...

One of my nearest and dearest friends, Trevor Williamson (host of Sley House Presents) returns to Anna Rose Reads as part of our bonus podcaster series. We foster a healthy discussion about the state of podcasting, about providing criticism and commentary in our modern moment, and if we need to start doing TikTok dances. Sort of, not really. You’ll see. Chatting with Trevor is always such a deligh...

An examination of mother/daughter relationships, not quite vampires, and the horrors of the desert, Chloe Lauter’s The Flayed Man has it all . And after picking it up recently, I knew I absolutely had to talk to her about telling such a raw story filled with so much emotion, especially as a debut. We talk about all of these aspects and more! I am SO thankful for Chloe’s time, and I cannot wait to...

Back to the bonus series! My next guest on my podcaster feature series, Sean O’Connor joins me to talk about his time working on Paper Cuts for Macabre Daily, his history podcasting, where we see the horror genre going, and so much more. As always, Sean is overwhelmingly generous with his praise, and I am very convinced it’s impossible to be in a bad mood around him. But truly, the support and lov...

Chatting about her latest release, Lora Senf joins me to talk about her YA novel, Unnamed Bones which is on shelves TODAY! We chat about writing for different age groups, leaning into horror, the miracle of writing, and so, so much more. This conversation feels incredibly rich as my reading experience with Unnamed Bones was incredibly moving, thought-provoking, and long lasting. I am so, so thankf...

Kirsten King joins me to chat about her debut novel, A Good Person, one of my favorite reads of the year. We talk about the debut author experience, the pressures of writing, crafting dark comedy, and “unlikable” female main characters. So much of what Kirsten and I discuss feels SO relatable concerning the experience of drafting a novel PLUS her main character, Lillian, is such a compelling conve...

Kicking off a new bonus episode series spotlighting some of the friends of the pod! And what better way to get things started than with Agatha Andrews, author and host of She Wore Black. We chat about the Gothic, the literacy crisis, the duality of horror and romance, and so much more. Any day that I get a chance to chat with Agatha is a FABULOUS day, and I’m so, so thrilled to share this conversa...

Chatting with debut authors is such a unique, exciting experience, and this conversation with Sara Hinkley is no exception! We chat about her debut novel, The Red Sacrament , which is on shelves TODAY from Titan Books. We chat about drama, world-building, theater, French history, and so much more. Super grateful for Sara’s time, I feel like we could chat for HOURS! If you want to keep up with Sara...

Absolutely thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Laurel Hightower, author of Crossroads , Day of the Door , and more. In particular, we chat about Crossroads , writing about grief, Laurel’s craft, and so much more. Speaking with Laurel was as easy as breathing, and I am immensely grateful for her time and insight! If you’d like to keep up with Laurel or order a copy of Crossroads, check out...

HOWDY! Happy bonus episode Friday! Grace Reynolds joins me to talk about Neon Moon, her slasher novella that is out now with Dark Matter Ink! We chat about y’allternative, country music, slasher kills, and managing heart and humor within the subgenre. Getting to talk to Grace always makes my day better, and this episode is no exception! I also want to point out, every podcaster’s worst nightmare h...