Debut novelist Gabrielle Sher joins me to talk about her stunning book, Odessa. We talk about Gabrielle’s academic research that went into the book, narrative psychology, revisiting the horrors of resurrection, and power of a character like Yetta. It was such a lovely timing chatting with Gabrielle, and I am the most grateful for her time! We even fangirl a little over Shirley Jackson at the end of our conversation which always brings a smile to my face. If you’d like to order a copy of Odessa or if you’d like to keep up with Gabrielle on socials, check out the links below:

* Gabrielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gabrielle_sher/

* Gabrielle’s Website: https://www.gabriellesher.com/

* To Order Odessa: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/gabrielle-sher/odessa/9780316595858/?lens=mulholland-books&utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Digital&utm_campaign=GabrielleSher_Odessa__MulhollandBooks_9780316595858&utm_content=FICTION&utm_term=NA_NA&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGndJS1P7MxypjJHd7syMG4y7WUnfCMlYbDwPNk3cZRs-35IR-L9f3inSaQftM_aem_n7v0hC-s86v5UhoG_4X4pA

Wandering these haunted landscapes, Gwendolyn Kiste joins me to talk about her latest collection, The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own, which is on shelves TODAY from Raw Dog Screaming Press! This collection is packed with female-centric stories laced with darkness, mystery, poignancy, melancholy, and intrigue, all of which we discuss in great detail. Specifically, we focus on three of the stories in this collection, The Last Video Store on the Left, The Eleven Films of Oona Cashford, and The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own. Spending time talking to Gwendolyn was such a massive privilege as she is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic both about the genre and her own work. I cannot express my gratitude enough for her time! If you’d like to order a copy of The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own or keep up with Gwendolyn online, check out these links:

* Website: https://www.gwendolynkiste.com/index.htm

* Gwendolyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwendolynkiste/

* To Order: https://rawdogscreaming.com/book/the_haunted_houses_she_calls_her_own/

And now the fun announcement, I launched a Patreon, Anna Rose Reads - Rose from the Dead! While I technically launched it this last Friday, I will be spending the week getting most of its features up and running. If you’re interested in checking out what all I have to offer, check out the link below:

https://www.patreon.com/cw/AnnaRoseReadsRosefromtheDead

Thank you all so much for listening!

Happy Tuesday, listeners! Avery Curran joins me to talk about her stunning debut novel, Spoiled Milk, which hit shelves a few weeks ago. I chat with Avery about her experience in writing this book while completing a PhD program, telling a coming-of-age story from a female perspective, the haunting juxtaposition of beginnings and endings, and the pervasive rot that grows within these pages. This was a truly stellar conversation, and Avery is such phenomenal company. I am so very grateful for the chance to chat, and if you would like to keep up with Avery on social media or order a copy of Spoiled Milk, you can do so at the links below:

* Avery’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyelisabethcurran/

* Avery’s Website: https://averycurran.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGndcxPi3A8eEkZfdChf_pdCxXR8ZXkFHNW6TuRPcH-CH3sxSzSSuf3M2EUNyI_aem_UAWmU4yPT9B77XKCE2HmBA

* To Order Spoiled Milk: https://bookshop.org/p/books/spoiled-milk-a-novel-avery-curran/8af30cdb0f96be7e?ean=9780385551595&next=t&next=t&affiliate=2186&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnvKz_8m9CyD-XxZZObTg9L10y6kXLcZwcTirnPgNlNAAnSKk0ZstCO_XzdUI_aem_Q4LYyUdq93DyReatNzhcOA

Happy Bonus Episode Thursday, all! Today’s episode is a mega-discussion with two of my favorite voices in the horror community about two of the most harrowing horror reads I have come across. Stephanie Gagnon (Books in the Freezer) and Kim C. (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast) join me to unpack Gerald’s Game and Dolores Claiborne, books that left me with many thoughts and in need of a place to voice them. Thankfully, Stephanie and Kim indulge my need to discuss these novels AT LENGTH, and we chat about what makes these stories so upsetting, how these stories linger, and more. Pulling this episode off may just be one of my personal favorite achievements with this podcast, and again, I hope you all get as much from it as I did. If you’d like to keep up with Stephanie and Kim on their podcasts, check out the links below:

* Books in the Freezer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksinthefreezer/

* The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underrated_sk_podcast/

Super delighted to be sharing my conversation with the brilliant and super-thoughtful, Luke Dumas on his book, Nothing Tastes as Good which is on shelves TODAY! We talk about all the kinds of horror implemented in these pages, how this writing process felt for Luke, and playing with the idea of “true” perspective. I cannot express how thankful I am for guests like Luke who are so present for interviews like this! If you’d like to keep up with Luke on social media or order your own copy of Nothing Tastes as Good, check out the links below:

* Luke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewdumas/

* Luke’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thenewdumas

* Luke’s Website: https://www.lukedumas.com/

* To Order Nothing Tastes as Good: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Nothing-Tastes-as-Good/Luke-Dumas/9781668068410

THRILLED to be sharing this episode with you all today! Eric LaRocca joins me to chat about their most recent release (on shelves today), Wretch. We chat about unlikeable characters, physical vs. psychological horror, and what we look for in what we read. Eric is so brilliant and well versed when it comes to horror in all its forms, and getting to have this conversation was a true pleasure. To keep up with Eric on socials or to order a copy of Wretch, check out the links below:

* Eric’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_larocca/

* Eric’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@eric_larocca

* Eric’s Website: https://ericlarocca.com/

* To order Wretch: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wretch/Eric-LaRocca/9781668070093

Angela Sylvaine is BACK! With Cold Snap (the sequel to Frost Bite) hitting shelves TODAY, we do a deep dive into both books, discussing conspiracies, toxic nostalgia, grief, and so, so much more. Any chance to get to chat with Angela is such an occasion and having this opportunity to really dig into her art is such a privilege. To keep up with Angela on socials or to order copies of Frost Bite or Cold Snap, check out the links below:

* Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_sylvaine/

* Angela’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@angela_sylvaine

* Angela’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/angelasylvaine.bsky.social

* To order Frost Bite and Cold Snap:

* https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/cold-snap-598559

* https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/frost-bite-598030

Happy Tuesday, friends! Brennan LaFaro joins me today to talk about his latest release, The Denizens, a novel that combines the small town horrors reminiscent of Salem’s Lot with a signature view of zombies. We talk about these small town horrors, grief, writing stories rooted in tradition but are your own, and so much more. It was a truly wonderful time getting to chat with Brennan, and if you’d like to keep up with him on social media or order a copy of The Denizens, you can do so here:

* Brennan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brennanlafaro/

* Brennan’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@brennanlafaro

* Brennan’s Website: https://brennanlafaroauthor.wordpress.com/

* To Order The Denizens: https://payhip.com/b/I1rKM

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 dudes, and this conversation was a hell of a good time. Links to Rapture Publishing or to order a copy of Daytide are below!

* Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrispanatier/

* Chris’ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chrispanatier

* Rapture’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rapturepublishing/

* Rapture’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rapturepublishing

* Rapture’s Website: https://www.rapturepublishing.com/

* To order Daytide: https://www.rapturepublishing.com/product/daytide-by-chris-panatier/C4BBGX6RUZDGI243M5WSBAX7?cs=true&cst=custom

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 Catriona and her time. Links to purchase a copy of Nowhere Burning or to keep up with Cat on socials/on tour can be found below:

* To order Nowhere Burning: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250860057/nowhereburning/

* Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catward66/

* Cat’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catward66

* Tour Schedule: https://us.macmillan.com/tours/catriona-ward-nowhere-burning/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnhgFbYuenoliSz40XutYhrCU4AxO5rqAG8WVMlvjzUe96zbE15qHod989xlQ_aem_cVyPyXs_OSzMVzhM-cVWQw