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Anna Rose Reads
Horror
Grief
Punk Goes Horror
Small Town Horror
Gothic Horror
The Haunting Of Hill House
The Dorians
Vampires
Dead First
Texas
The Lost Girls Of Hollow Lake
Shiny Happy People
Broken Dolls
Galloway's Gospel
Eminence Front
8114
Good Boy
Coffin Moon
The October Film Haunt
Breathe In, Bleed Out

Hey there! You may know me from Bookstagram, Twitter/X, or from the reviews I write for Capes and Tights' horror section. Here you can find my author interviews, a step in sharing my love of all things horror. I'm hoping to use this platform to not only talk about everything horror but also reviewing, reading, and everything in between! annarosereadsreviews.substack.com

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Back to the bonus series! My next guest on my podcaster feature series, Sean O’Connor joins me to talk about his time working on Paper Cuts for Macabre Daily, his history podcasting, where we see the horror genre going, and so much more. As always, S... more

Chatting about her latest release, Lora Senf joins me to talk about her YA novel, Unnamed Bones which is on shelves TODAY! We chat about writing for different age groups, leaning into horror, the miracle of writing, and so, so much more. This convers... more

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Kirsten King joins me to chat about her debut novel, A Good Person, one of my favorite reads of the year. We talk about the debut author experience, the pressures of writing, crafting dark comedy, and “unlikable” female main characters. So much of wh... more

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Kicking off a new bonus episode series spotlighting some of the friends of the pod! And what better way to get things started than with Agatha Andrews, author and host of She Wore Black. We chat about the Gothic, the literacy crisis, the duality of h... more

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Recent Guests

Sean O'Connor
Editor of the Paper Cuts Horror Literature column for macabredaily.com and co-host of related shows
Macabre Daily
Episode: Sean O'Connor on Paper Cuts
Lora Senf
Author known for the Blight Harbor books; Unnamed Bones author
Episode: Lora Senf on Unnamed Bones
Kirsten King
Author of A Good Person (debut novel)
Self-identified author, screenwriter
Episode: Kirsten King on A Good Person
Agatha Andrews
Host of She Wore Black, Gothic mystery and horror podcaster
She Wore Black
Episode: Agatha Andrews on She Wore Black
Sara Hinkley
Debut author of The Red Sacrament
Titan Books (publisher for the book)
Episode: Sara Hinkley on The Red Sacrament
Laurel Hightower
Author of Crossroads, horror writer
Self-employed / author
Episode: Laurel Hightower on Crossroads
Abby Vail
Author of Writhe, contributor to Punk Goes Horror II
Sobelo Books, Truborn Press
Episode: Abby Vail on Writhe
Nick Cutter
Author of The Dorians (also known as Craig Davidson)
Gallery Books (publisher)
Episode: Nick Cutter on The Dorians
Annie Neugebauer
Author of You Have to Let Them Bleed and The Outsiders Sequence
Bad Hand Books / Shortwave Publishing / Union Square at Hachette
Episode: Annie Neugebauer on The Other and You Have to Let Them Bleed

Host

Anna Rose
Host of the podcast; leads interviews and guides conversations with horror authors and creators.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • GREAT interviews of great authors

    Anna Rose Reads has joined the Mount Rushmore of horror book podcasts with Books in the Freezer, Talking Scared, and She Wore Black as the go to places to find new horror books to read and insight into the ones I love through great discussions with the authors. Anna is a born interviewer and her passion for the books and craft shine through in every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Haunted Bookstagram
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast!

    This is a fun podcast that gives genuine insight into horror and the creative process. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ritter Fan
    United Statesa year ago

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Listener-friendly interviews that pull out craft details and author intent
Strong on-topic discussions with deep dives into horror subgenres
Guests are well-chosen; conversations feel intimate and insightful
Production feels consistent with a clear focus on the craft and publishing side

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#181
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Sean O'Connor on Paper Cuts
Q: What differences have you noticed between covering horror in film versus literature?
Sean notes that while both spaces share themes, the literature side offers more room for nuanced interpretation and invites more back-and-forth dialogue with authors, which he finds valuable for interviews.
Sean O'Connor on Paper Cuts
Q: When did you start with all of this and what drew you to horror podcasting?
Sean explains his path from film-oriented horror coverage to literature-focused Paper Cuts, driven by a desire to explore deeper storytelling and engage with a broader audience in the horror community.
Lora Senf on Unnamed Bones
Q: What was the process of drafting Unnamed Bones like for you, and how did the story evolve during writing?
Senf describes starting with the title, having a clear high-level arc in mind, and allowing small moments to scale up as the book progresses; she emphasizes that writing often feels like discovery, with organic moments like the tent scene emerging along the way.
Lora Senf on Unnamed Bones
Q: What inspired the concept of the 'un named bones' and the emotional motel in Harrow's mind?
The idea began with an article about extra bones and evolved into imagining a person whose only 'contribution' is negative; Harrow's emotions are literally locked in rooms of a desert motel, a metaphor Senf created to explore how teens manage feelings and identity.
Lora Senf on Unnamed Bones
Q: How does Lora Senf approach horror differently for middle grade versus young adult audiences?
Senf explains that middle grade requires less explicit language and violence due to gatekeepers, pushing authors to rely on high-quality storytelling and character depth, whereas YA allows more freedom in language and darker themes; she balances authenticity with the realities of shelving younger readers' books.

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2. Lora Senf
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