New episode with @kirstenking.bsky.social is now LIVE! We talk about her debut novel, A Good Person, the writing experience, dark satire, and the nuance of "unlikable" characters. Getting to chat with Kirsten was such a great time, I hope you all enjoy! Links to listen can be found below!

TOMORROW! @kirstenking.bsky.social joins me to chat about A Good Person, the debut author experience, crafting dark comedy, and "unlikable" female characters. This convo feels SO relatable re: drafting a novel + her main character, Lillian, is such a compelling conversation topic. Links tomorrow!

HAPPY FRIDAY! Bonus episode with @agathaandrews.bsky.social is LIVE! We chat about the history of She Wore Black, Agatha's research for her upcoming book, the duality of horror & romance, the literacy crisis, and our only-child experiences. This convo is SUCH a delight! Links to listen:

Bonus episode tomorrow! I’m kicking off a bonus series with some friends of the pod, chatting about the podcasting world, how things have changed since they’ve started, & what they’re up to now. Thrilled to have @agathaandrews.bsky.social of She Wore Black to kick things off! Links drop tomorrow!

if i see that i’ve used the phrase “all the same” one more time in this damn draft…

SCREAMING happy pub day to @boneysoups.bsky.social and @titanbooks.bsky.social as The Red Sacrament hits shelves today! My convo with Sara about French history, theater, vampires, strong personalities, and so much more is now live wherever you get your podcasts. Links to listen can be found below!

Crawling out from underneath a post-Creepaway Camp/NyQuil coma to scream about this week’s episode with @boneysoups.bsky.social on her debut, The Red Sacrament! We chat about vampires and emotions and history and theater and much much more! Links drop tomorrow! :)

My convo with the lovely @laurelhightower.bsky.social is now live wherever you get your podcasts. We chat about her recent re-release of Crossroads with @shortwavebooks.bsky.social, how it feels to revisit past work, and so much more. Links to listen below! So grateful for interviews like these!

HAPPY BONUS EPISODE FRIDAY! It's a rootin' tootin' (sorry, I can't help myself) good time on Anna Rose Reads as Grace Reynolds joins me to chat about Neon Moon which is available from Dark Matter Ink! This episode is our love letter to all things horror, slasher, and y'allternative. Links below! 🤠

Bonus episode Friday, tomorrow? Bonus episode Friday! Tomorrow! Grace Reynolds joins me to chat about NEON MOON which is out now with Dark Matter! We talk about country music, slashers, and much more! Links available tomorrow 🤠

Yesterday was an absolute BLUR, but thrilled to be sharing this episode with @abbyvail.bsky.social today! We chat about Writhe, the writing process of a novel like this, and Abby’s short story featured in the Punk Goes Horror II anthology, Circle With Me! Links to listen will be available soon! :)

Happy Bonus Episode Friday! Nick Cutter joins me to chat about his most recent release, The Dorians, new takes on the fountain of youth, and bad science. The Dorians is on shelves now from Gallery Books, links to listen below!

Interview w/ @annieneugebauer.bsky.social is now live! We chat about her latest releases, The Other and You Have to Let Them Bleed, the themes she explores, the things she finds frightening and what we affectionately call "Annie Canon." Links to listen:

Caught up on Widow’s Bay and the projector scene in episode 9 had me in STITCHES. PEAK COMEDY!!!!!!

My episode with @ceejthemoment.bsky.social on Headlights, a novel that changed my life, is now live! We talk about the importance of place, of leaning into the things you love, the universal daunting-ness of death, and more. To get to talk to CJ about her craft in this way is such an honor.

Tomorrow! You all know how much I love Headlights, and sitting down for a deep dive with @ceejthemoment.bsky.social meant the world. There’s a lot of deeply moving stuff with this one, and this is an incredibly special book. Hear our conversation tomorrow 🖤

New episode! Claire Fuller joins me to talk about her latest, Hunger & Thirst, on shelves TODAY from @tinhouse.bsky.social! We chat about the formative memories that inspired the book, how it feels to write about art, & the modern Gothic story. You can listen now at the links below!

Happy Bonus Episode Thursday! T.J. Payne comes on the show to discuss the re-release of his novel, Intercepts! We chat about complex characters, self-publishing and trad publishing, and screenwriting vs. fiction writing. Intercepts is on shelves NOW! Links to listen below:

NOW LIVE! @sarahgailey.bsky.social joins me to discuss Make Me Better, high-control groups, grief, and so much more. This conversation felt incredibly meaningful, & I am the MOST thankful for Gailey's time! Make Me Better is on shelves now from @torbooks.bsky.social! Links to listen:

TOMORROW! A very big episode with the one and only @sarahgailey.bsky.social! We chat about their recent release, Make Me Better, high-control groups, what grief really means, and so much more. I ADORE THIS EPISODE VERY MUCH! Make Me Better is on shelves now! (🧵)

Interview with @aimeepokwatka.bsky.social, author of Accumulation, is now streaming! We chat about haunted houses and people, deeply ingrained gender norms, the importance of identity, and artistry. Aimee is a LOVELY conversation partner, and I cannot recommend her book enough! Links to listen:

🚨Exclusive - Rose from the Dead Patreon Foxglove & Azalea Tier Members!🚨 New perk of these Patreon tiers is exclusive Zoom sessions! For our first session, the wonderful @brianmcwriter.bsky.social is joining us to chat about writing as a craft and to answer all our burning writing-related questions.

Interview with Gabrielle Sher is now LIVE! The most wonderful time chatting with Gabrielle on her debut novel, Odessa, the writing process, narrative psychology, and more. Links to listen below! If you want early access to episodes and other perks, check out my Patreon, Rose from the Dead!

Interview with @gwendolynkiste.bsky.social is now live! We talk about her collection, The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own, on shelves TODAY from @rdspress.bsky.social! Genuinely a true honor to get to chat with Gwendolyn, and I absolutely adore this collection. Links to listen below!

Interview with Avery Curran is LIVE! Discussing rot, coming-of-age themes, and the uniquely female lens of this book, Avery and I unpack her debut, Spoiled Milk. This was such a lovely convo that probably could have continued for even longer, and I am the MOST grateful to Avery for her time! 🔗 :

Now streaming - a deeply loved episode with @underratedskpod.bsky.social and @booksinthefreezer.bsky.social! I am joined by two of the best and brightest women horror to unpack two of @stephenking.bsky.social most frightening reads (in our opinion), Dolores Claiborne and Gerald’s Game. Links below!

Interview w/ Luke Dumas is now streaming! We chat about his latest novel (on shelves today), Nothing Tastes As Good, a book that feels ESSENTIAL in today's world, the experience of writing it, and the unique perspective shifts within these pages. Links:

Interview w/ @ericlarocca.com is LIVE! We chat about Wretch (on shelves TODAY), balancing psychological and physical horror, the horrors of vulnerability, Eric's influences, and more. Grateful for the insight, wisdom and honesty that Eric brought to the table. Links:

New interview with THE @angelasylvaine.bsky.social! Today’s ep is a deep dive into Frost Bite & Cold Snap, Angela’s love letter to the 90s, alien invasion stories, and conspiracy. I ADORE these books tremendously, and unpacking the deeper workings of these reads with Angela was an absolute blast. 🔗

Interview with @brennanlafaro.bsky.social is now live! We chat about his latest release, The Denizens, which is on shelves now from @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social, letting go of the things that don’t serve us, fear and dread, and more. Huge thanks to Brennan for coming on the show! Links: