Anna Rose Reads - The Podcast

Thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Alma Katsu on her novel, Fiend which is on shelves TODAY! We explore the themes of the novel, the horrors of corporate workspaces, infuriating gender expectations, and so much more. We also discuss Alma’s story from The End of the World As We Know It anthology, Make Your Own Way . If I’m being candid, this is one of the interviews I am most proud to be s...

Happy Bonus Episode Thursday! I am thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Catherine Dang, author of one of my favorite novels of the year, What Hunger. This is a book that is the most sublime blend of coming-of-age themes, rage, and well, cannibalism. Cat and I unpack all of these topics plus much more in this conversation which I am immensely grateful for! To follow Cat on socials and to ord...

I welcome Keith Rosson to the podcast to discuss his most recent release, Coffin Moon which is on shelves as of TODAY! We chat about grit, anger, and revenge in the context of the novel with a deep dive on many of the characters, Keith’s not so classic vampirism, and much more. A HUGE thanks to Keith for making the time to chat, and if you’re looking to keep up with him on social media or order a...

And for your listening pleasure, one of my favorite conversations of the year! Returning for her third time to the pod, Rachel Harrison discusses her upcoming release, Play Nice , which is on shelves from Berkley Publishing on 9/9! We discuss the inspiration behind the story, the fallibility of memory, the narratives others dictate, and much, much more. Play Nice is one of my favorite reads of the...

Back for the second time this year, Chris Panatier returns to discuss his novel, Shitshow which is on shelves as of today, September 2nd! It’s a lovely read, and I believe our conversation is just as entertaining and earnest. We discuss Chris’ inspiration for the novel, the heart of the book, and much, much more. To keep up with Chris and order your own copy of Shitshow , check out the links below...

Wait a second, it’s not Tuesday! That’s right, this is the first of my series of bonus episodes that will be releasing the month of September since horror is absolutely popping off this month. And to kick off this bonus venture, I welcome Brian McAuley to the pod to discuss his upcoming release, Breathe In, Bleed Out , from Poisoned Pen Press on September 2nd. As always, it is such a delight to ge...

You all know the feeling you get when you see those five words across a a horror movie screen right before it starts to play, the bone-chilling, “Based on a true story.” Well, I think we have that very feeling in book form with Joshua Hull’s 8114 , a book that is very heavily tied to Joshua’s own experiences as evidenced by this interview. We talk about how it feels to look back on frightening mem...

New week, new episode! Happy to welcome Michael Koryta (aka Scott Carson) to the podcast to talk about his most recent release, Departure 37 . We discuss weird science, weird history, and well, just the plain old weird employed in the novel. It’s a really great conversation that feels timely considering the emergence of AI and other worldly debates. We also touch on a few aspects regarding Lost Ma...

Happy Tuesday, friends! We’re back in the swing of things around here as I present my conversation with Kailee Pedersen, author of Sacrificial Animals ! One of my favorite reads of the year, this is novel that is full of deeper context, layers of unease, and dark psychology. Kailee and I discuss these very things as we dive deep into the book, unpacking all there is to offer in these pages. I am s...

And on this week’s very special episode, I welcome Stephanie from Books in the Freezer to discuss our favorite reads of 2025 thus far! This is a really fun hour in which we talk about the books we love, what we’re looking forward to, and just some general fun around horror fiction. I cannot thank Stephanie enough for coming on the podcast to chat about this very topic, and if you want to keep up w...

Happy to be sharing “Another” (hehe, get it?) amazing conversation with you all this week, this time with the king of ambiguity himself, Paul Tremblay! We discuss his middle-grade novel that hits shelves today, Another , a look back at his previous works, and the importance of individuality in today’s day and age. It’s truly a privilege to get to chat with Paul, and I am so, so thankful for his ti...

Happy Tuesday, friends! Over the moon to be sharing my conversation with Stephen Graham Jones, one of the coolest, most intelligent, and genuinely creative folks I’ve talked to. We mostly discuss his latest release (which is on shelves today, July 15th from Saga Press), Killer on the Road and Babysitter Lives. But, of course, I do have a few questions about his other works and other characters. It...

Happy Tuesday, all! Stoked to be sharing my conversation with Wendy N. Wagner, author of the upcoming release from Tor Nightfire, Girl in the Creek ! We discuss Wendy’s inspiration for the story, her approach to reading and writing quality fiction, the terrors and beauty of nature, small town crime, and much, much more. My hour spent chatting with Wendy was a lovely time, and it’s my hope you all...

Happy Tuesday, friends! Thrilled to be sharing my conversation with debut author, Kerry Cullen. We talk about her novel, House of Beth , her inspiration for the story, the role of expectations, and unconventional hauntings. It’s a really lovely time, and I cannot thank Kerry enough for her openness and kindness! I am releasing this episode a bit early as House of Beth doesn’t hit shelves until Jul...

Happy Tuesday! I’m back this week with the queen of pink horror herself, Wendy Dalrymple! We discuss three of her works, Credenza, Cadaver Bone, and her short story featured in the Punk Goes Horror anthology from Truborn Press, Heads Will Roll. In addition to chatting about her stories, we also discuss what pink horror and Florida Gothic horror looks like in today’s modern horror landscape. If you...

Happy Tuesday, friends! Hitting shelves today is a book that I hold near and dear to my heart (cannibalism and all), Of Flesh and Blood, a debut novel by resident Cajuns Hunter Burke and NL Lavin. Now there is a very good chance you’ve heard me talk about this book in the last few weeks, but it’s not very often you get a thriller/mystery/horror novel set in your backyard (or close enough). Hunter...

Hello, and welcome back from my month-long hiatus! If you’re new here, welcome! This week I have Rae Wilde on to discuss her novella which hits shelves today from CLASH Books, I Can Fix Her ! If you’ve ever wondered if you could tweak one thing in a failed relationship, find one thing to change in hopes of making things work, then you are well acquainted with the plot of this novella. Rae explores...

Happy Tuesday, friends! I am stoked to be sharing this interview with Anna Meyer, author of graphic novel Saint Catherine . This is such a stellar debut, and I hope you all enjoy our conversation about inspiration for the story, Anna’s art style, and telling personal stories. If you’d like to keep up with Anna or order a copy Saint Catherine , you can do so at the links below: * Instagram: https:/...

What is this? A new episode? On a Monday? You got it folks, I’m releasing this week’s episode early, my conversation with Nat Cassidy about When the Wolf Comes Home. This feels like a monumental occasion for a few reasons, but mostly due to how stunning this novel is. It’s been an absolute delight to see how much love this book has gotten in the last few months knowing how big this book is. So big...

Happy Tuesday, folks! This week I’m chatting with Ronald Malfi about his latest release that is on shelves TODAY, Senseless . I’ve been a fan of Malfi’s for quite a while now so getting to ask about the ins and outs of this gritty, intense, and disturbing novel was a dream come true. I am sad to report that my good luck streak of avoiding technical issues was broken on this episode so this one is...

Another week, another episode! Today I chat with Alex Gonzalez about his debut novel, rekt . This is a gritty, mean, and quite jarring story following one young man’s tumble down the rabbit hole that is the internet. From creepypastas to the dark web, Alex and I chat about how lawless the internet is, what it was like to grow up with such a thing, and much more. rekt is a book that is most definit...

Happy Tuesday, friends! This week, I’m sharing my conversation with Tyler Jones, author of Midas , Burn the Plans , Heavy Oceans , Night of the Long Knives , Carved in Salt , and I Know What You Need (just to name a *few* of his works). We talk mostly about his most recent works, the complexities of genre classifications, writing authentically, and the emotional connections we look for in honest c...

Hello, listeners! Today, Philip Fracassi joins a very special club as a return guest on the podcast, this time to discuss his time-travel novel, The Third Rule of Time Travel . A genre-mashup of a novel, we unpack the real science behind the kind of time travel Fracassi implements, the heartfelt emotion behind these characters, and the art of good storytelling. As always, a huge thank you to Phili...

Hello, friends! On shelves today is Erika T. Wurth’s The Haunting of Room 904, a unique blend of paranormal mystery that covers so many topics from academia to ghosts to psychics to hauntings and everything in between. I was fortunate enough to get to sit down and chat with Erika about Room 904 , her previous novel White Horse , and many of these topics. The Haunting of Room 904 feels like a timel...

Welcome back, friends! This is a very special episode of the pod, one in which I have not one, not two, but THREE guests! Rachel Harrison, Liz Kerin, and William Sterling join me this week to discuss the killer collection from Truborn Press (out today), Punk Goes Horror: A Mixtape Anthology! This is one kickass convo if I do say so myself as we talk about the inspirations for the antho, story idea...