Anna Rose Reads - The Podcast

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 course, this conversation is no exception. If you want to keep up with Jonathan on social media or order a copy of Veil, check out the links below:

* Jonathan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.janz/

* Jonathan’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jonathan.janz

* Jonathan’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jonathanjanz.bsky.social

* To Order Veil: https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/book-iag9

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 sharing with you all as I feel we share an honest conversation regarding the expectation of female characters in fiction, their perception, and the greater attitudes towards their complexity. If you want to keep up with Alma on social media or order a copy of Fiend for yourself, check out the links below:

* Alma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almakatsu/

* Alma’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@almakatsu

* Alma’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/almakatsu.bsky.social

* To Order Fiend: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734363/fiend-by-alma-katsu/

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 order a copy of What Hunger, check out the links below:

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

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

* Cat’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dangitcat.bsky.social

* To Order What Hunger: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-Hunger/Catherine-Dang/9781668065570

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 copy of Coffin Moon, check out the links below:

* Keith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossonkeith/

* Keith’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rossonkeith

* Keith’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/keithrosson.bsky.social

* To Order Coffin Moon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760818/coffin-moon-by-keith-rosson/

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 year, not just for how entertaining, terrifying, witty, and brilliant it is, but for its truthful examination of humanity, the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also chat about Rachel’s story and essay featured in Saga Press’ anthology, Night and Day, and Becky Spratford’s essay collection, Why I Love Horror. Forever thankful for authors like Rachel for their time and creativity. To keep up with Rachel on social media and to order your copy of Play Nice, Night and Day, or Why I Love Horror, check out the links below:

* Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelharrisonsghost/

* Rachel’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rachelharrisonsghost

* Rachel’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rachelharrison.bsky.social

* To Pre-Order Play Nice: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742649/play-nice-by-rachel-harrison/

* To Pre-Order Why I Love Horror: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-I-Love-Horror/Becky-Siegel-Spratford/9781668205099

* To Order Night and Day: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Night-Day/Ellen-Datlow/Saga-Doubles/9781668080009

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:

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

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

* Chris’ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/scribeofhades.bsky.social

* To Order Shitshow: https://sobelobooks.com/shop/p/shitshow

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 get to chat with Brian about his work, the broader horror context, and so much more. If you want to keep up with Brian on socials or preorder a copy of Breathe In, Bleed Out, check out the links below:

* Brian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmcwriter/

* Brian’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@brianmcwriter

* Brian’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianmcwriter.bsky.social

* To Pre-Order Breathe In, Bleed Out:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/breathe-in-bleed-out-brian-mcauley/22025322?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac5BWteHjdm9nKfVEwRu-WRtFaLpJ1yZlWklb7nejZL0aaqgwq1RBvyNZWDeA_aem_7WpBWN_ijyBsDOgBXBeWSA

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 memories, the process of writing such a story, and much, much more about the horror genre. I am immensely grateful for Joshua’s openness in answering all of my questions about this novel, and if you’re looking for a good scare, you should definitely pick 8114 up (on shelves TODAY from CLASH Books!). If you want to keep up with Josh or order a copy of 8114, check out the links below:

* Joshua’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuathehull/

* Joshua’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@joshuathehull

* Joshua’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshuathehull.bsky.social

* To Order 8114: https://indiepubs.com/products/8114

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 Man’s Lane, one of my favorites books, full stop. To order a copy of Departure 37 or keep up with Michael on socials, check out the links below:

* Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkoryta/

* Michael’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@michaelkoryta?xmt=AQF0mpIrGLIfTMxFMn4iHwOidgXqjUsu_FhWgMQmdlQQIQs

* To order Departure 37: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Departure-37/Scott-Carson/9781982191481

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 so, so grateful for Kailee’s honest and thought-provoking answers to all of my questions. If you’d like to keep up with her on social media or order a copy of Sacrificial Animals, you can check out the links below:

* Kailee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kailee_pedersen/

* Kailee’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kailee_pedersen

* Kailee’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaileepedersen.bsky.social

* To order Sacrificial Animals: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250328243/sacrificialanimals/