Anna Rose Reads - The Podcast

Happy Friday, friends! I am THRILLED to share this very special episode of Anna Rose Reads with you all where I have not one but TWO guests, Chris Panatier and Mitch Hull! We unpack Chris’ latest book, Daytide , the publishing process for Rapture Publishing, the uniqueness of the novel, and all the creative decisions that went into this work of art. Chris and Mitch are two of my most favorite dude...

A guest I have been DREAMING of chatting with for years, Catriona Ward joins me to chat about her latest, Nowhere Burning . We discuss the book’s inspiration, the combination of themes that stem from Lord of the Flies and Peter Pan , what it’s like to find home in unconventional spaces, and if we ever really grow or change. This was such a lovely conversation, and I am so very fortunate for Catrio...

Venturing into the wilderness of girlhood, Rebekah Faubion joins me to unpack her YA horror/thriller novel, Lost Girls of Hollow Lake . We talk about the volatility of girlhood, its various iterations, horror in the wilderness, and loving a dog endlessly. This conversation is so, so joyous as Rebekah and I focus on many feminist topics. Truly, what a treat! A huge thanks to Rebekah for her time, a...

Having this much fun interviewing guests like Johnny Compton feels a little criminal, I can’t lie. While I’ve been a big fan of Johnny’s expertise on the horror genre for a while now, I finally got the chance to chat with him about the genre, his most recent release, Dead First , and all sorts of horror-adjacent topics. We talk about maintaining a sense of humanity in a compelling plot, the reason...

One of the best reading experiences of the year, Saratoga Schaefer’s Trad Wife is a romp through social constructs of today’s modern age. I am SO thankful Saratoga joined me to unpack all that they accomplish in this wonderful novel from the trad wife movement, new spins on demonic babies, the fun of writing this kind of horror, and so much more. If you’re interested in keeping up with Saratoga on...

Debut author Sarah G. Pierce joins me to chat about her novel, For Human Use , one of the more unique and entertaining reads I’ve encountered in recent history. We chat about the nuances of social participation, the horrors of dating in every iteration, the need for deeper conversations around our big problems, and the corpse-shaped AI-dilemma this book confronts. For Human Use is on shelves TODAY...

To match this year’s freezing start, Rebecca Rowland comes on the show to discuss her latest release, Eminence Front from CLASH Books! We chat about this wintery scene, how such a place creates claustrophobia, the horror and drama that unfolds behind closed doors, and all the violence that spreads in such a horrific storm’s wake. Plus how much we really don’t like teeth-related horrors. Yick. To k...

Joining me to unpack one of my favorite reads of the year thus far, Yah Yah Scholfield discusses her debut novel, On Sundays She Picked Flowers ! We talk about the debut author experience, the Southern Gothic, why denial seems to thrive amongst families, returning home to face your demons, and the conversation being had with Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House . Having Yah Yah as a conver...

Here to kick off 2026, John Fram joins me in chatting about his two novels, The Bright Lands and The Midnight Knock ! We chat about queer small town horror, the places these kinds of stories can take us, and how unique they feel within the landscape of The Bright Lands . We also venture into themes of claustrophobia, the uncanny, and breaking conventional rules when we discuss The Midnight Knock ....

Welcome to the Anna Rose Reads mega-episode of the year! A very good friend, Trevor Williamson of the Sley House Presents Podcast, joins me to unpack 2025 in FULL. This is a big episode folks - we go off on some very fun tangents and talk about our biggest bookish influence these past twelve months. From Stars Wars to splatterpunk, we have lots of thoughts, and I do hope you all enjoy listening as...

This week, I’m sharing my conversation with Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile and Dark Sisters which is hitting shelves today. We talk about how the novel came to be, Kristi’s decision to focus on distinct time periods within the novel, the plights her female characters face, and how they feel oh-so cyclical when looking back through history. I absolutely adore this book, and I am so...

The alpha and omega, Clay McLeod Chapman returns to the podcast to chat about his 2025 releases, Acquired Taste , Shiny Happy People , and more. While we kicked off the year chatting about Wake Up and Open Your Eyes , it’s a real delight to begin to bring this year to a close talking about first loves, tragedy, maintaining self, healing, Dave Matthews, REM, and axolotls. And then some. As always,...

Get your movie snacks ready and put the car in park at the drive-in. Haley Newlin joins me to chat about her latest release, The Film You Are About To See , horror in ever era, and where we hope to see the genre grow. Haley has an incredible voice, and I am so stoked I got the chance to talk to her about this story in particular. If you wan to order your own copy of The Film You Are About To See o...

Happy Friday, friends! Here’s a bonus episode I recorded with a very good friend of mine, Konrad Stump! He co-chairs HWA Libraries, including the Horror Writers Association’s summer reading program Summer Scares, and StokerCon Librarians’ Day, a full day of continuing education that connects authors and librarians and provides both with the necessary tools to engage communities with the horror gen...

Guess who’s back?! Philip Fracassi returns to unpack The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre , a slasher set in a retirement community. We chat about portrayals of age in media and literature, the character work that absolutely makes this novel sing, and so much more. It’s a great hour and some change spent chatting with Phil about this really lovely book, and I hope you all enjoy it! If you w...

2025 has been a year of stunning horror, and one of its major contributors with not one, but two releases is Sam Rebelein! He returns to the pod to chat about his novel, Galloway’s Gospel, unpacking the creativity around this very vibrant story. We also chat about how strange nostalgia can feel, Sam’s stunning characters in this book, and so much more. Getting to chat with Sam will make anyone’s d...

If you think you saw that doll’s head turn a bit when you walked by, you’d probably be correct in the pages of Ally Malinenko’s latest novel, Broken Dolls . And I was fortunate enough to chat with Ally about the inspiration of the book, why dolls are so creepy, grief horror, writing to grab kids’ attention, and so much more. A HUGE thanks to Ally for her time, and if you’d like to pick up a copy o...

Happy Thursday, friends! Here’s a bonus episode on one of the most perfect books I have ever had the pleasure of reading, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. While it’s taken me a minute to get around to reading this masterpiece, it is safe to say it’s stolen both my heart and mind. And accompanying me on this journey through the halls of Hill House is my good friend, Charlie Battison,...

In full bloom, Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell is a Gothic novel that revels in secrets and learning hard truths. It’s an absolute joy to get to chat with Tanya about this story, its starting point, its mystery, and its intrigue in every form. The biggest thanks to Tanya for her enthusiasm and time chatting about this wicked novel. Her Wicked Roots is on shelves now, and if you’d like to order a co...

Crawling its way under our skin, Itch! by Gemma Amor is the angry folk horror novel we all need in our TBRs. I chat with her about where this story came from, what it means to write a feminist story, insect horror, and so much more. Itch! is already on shelves in the UK, but US readers will have a chance to get a hard copy in January of 2026. The good news is, I believe you can get the ebook NOW w...

Happy Tuesday! Thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Neil McRobert, author of his debut novella, Good Boy . Now, you probably know Neil from Talking Scared, but I cannot emphasize how much I adore his fiction, in particular this story. It’s one that pulls on your heart strings in the best way possible, unpacking ideas of social responsibility and standing for what you believe in, even when i...

Did you hear that? Was that a scream? Probably so, as this week, I chat with Eleanor Johnson, author of one of the best non-fiction reads I’ve picked up in some time, Scream With Me . She takes a look at some of horror’s most iconic films across the late 1960s through the 70s and 80s in tandem with our country’s history with feminism. It’s a brilliant examination of key social moments, a look back...

For our last Bonus Episode Thursday, I’m sharing my conversation with Michael Wehunt, author of The October Film Haunt ! We, of course, chat about the book, its genesis, the symbolism behind some of the set pieces, what it means to have faith, and all there is to love about horror in all of its explored (and unexplored) forms. A huge, huge thank you to Michael for his time and answering ALL of my...

Happy Tuesday! I am thrilled to have Delilah S. Dawson on the podcast to chat about her most recent release, House of Idyll ! We chat about the story’s inspiration, how the pacing of the book impacts its characters, and the choices Delilah’s female characters make that allow them to feel so compelling. To keep up with Delilah on social media or to order a copy of House of Idyll , check out the lin...

Happy bonus episode Thursday! Thrilled to be sharing my chat with Jonathan Janz on his latest release Veil , a novel that is the perfect blend of horror, sci-fi, and heart. We chat about genre distinctions, Janz’s short story featured in The Stand anthology, The End of the World As We Know It , and writing with lots of heart and authenticity. It is such a joy to get to talk to Jonathan, and, of co...