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Anna Rose Reads
Horror
Grief
Punk Goes Horror
Small Town Horror
Gothic Horror
The Haunting Of Hill House
The Dorians
The Lost Girls Of Hollow Lake
Dead First
Texas
Broken Dolls
Shiny Happy People
Galloway's Gospel
Eminence Front
8114
Good Boy
The October Film Haunt
Breathe In, Bleed Out
Coffin Moon
The Haunting Of Room 904

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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Recent Guests

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
CJ Leede
Author of Headlights, novelist
Author, Headlights
Episode: CJ Leede on Headlights
Claire Fuller
Author of Hunger & Thirst
Tin House, UK publishers
Episode: Claire Fuller on Hunger & Thirst
TJ Payne
Author of Intercepts; screenwriter
Self-published author / screenwriter
Episode: T.J. Payne on Intercepts
Sarah Gailey
Author of speculative fiction and Make Me Better
Episode: Sarah Gailey on Make Me Better
Aimee Pokwatka
Author of Accumulation, speculative fiction writer
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Episode: Amiee Pokwatka on Accumulation
Grace Reynolds
Contributing author on Punk Goes Horror 2
Grace Reynolds (author)
Episode: Punk Goes Horror 2 with William Sterling, Grace Reynolds, and Keith Rosson

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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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Annie Neugebauer on The Other and You Have to Let Them Bleed
Q: From a craft standpoint, how does your process differ between writing novels, novellas, and short stories?
Annie explains that the core idea comes first, then she experiments with format to fit the idea, using pitching to anchor the plot structure and occasionally plotting scene-by-scene when needed, but often allowing the story to unfold organically, especially in short fiction where endings are sometimes known in advance.
Gwendolyn Kiste on The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own
Q: How did you decide which stories to include in this collection?
The process was about fitting stories into thematic arcs, focusing on recurrence of motifs like fairy-tale elements, historical figures, and film, and then selecting pieces that could sit alongside one another while still feeling cohesive.
Nat Cassidy on I Know A Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours
Q: What was it like to have Stephen King contribute an intro?
It was hectic but delightful; Nat prepared intensely to meet King's timeline, and the intro became a landmark moment that amplified the book's profile and excitement among readers.
Nat Cassidy on I Know A Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours
Q: How did the adaptation between play and prose shape the stories in the collection?
The bones of the stories stayed the same, but shifting from stage to prose demanded new perspectives, different pacing, and a stronger emphasis on interiority, which led to rethinking dialogue, point of view, and how the audience experiences the story.
Nat Cassidy on I Know A Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours
Q: How did the idea evolve from Rest Stop to a full collection with new material?
The long answer is that Rest Stop performed well for Shortwave, prompting a re-release with more material, including four chapbooks, plus new pieces and new framing to create a thematically cohesive collection, not just a random assortment.

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Listeners engage with deep-dive author interviews that explore horror across subgenres, craft, and publishing. Episodes tend to center on psychological, Gothic, and body horror, with discussions of writing processes, influences from cinema, and the realities of indie publishing. The show often highlights genre blending, character-driven storytelling, and behind-the-scenes looks at book development, making it a strong fit for readers, aspiring authors, and industry professionals seeking fresh horror voices and craft insights.

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