Today, I am joined by the wonderful Briana Morgan to discuss her new novel, HOW TO ESCAPE A TIGER CULT! We talk about thriller pacing, cults, writing about tigers, the difference between thrillers and horror, working on the next thing, agents recruiting from the indies, and spotting red flags with a publisher. I’ve wanted to have Briana on the show since I’ve started, and I’m so glad I finally got to talk to her!

How to Escape a Tiger Cult

The Film You Are About to See by Haley Newlin

The Exodontists by Drew Huff

Today, I am joined by the inevitable Tanya Pell to discuss her new slasher novel, THIS B JUST WON’T DIE! We talk about deconstructing slashers, challenging regressive elements in the horror community, when and how to break the rules, the fluid laws of commas, the growth of horror, and why you should always shoot your shot. Tanya is the best, her book is the best, and you should read it!

This B Just Won't Die

Unnamed Bones by Lora Senf

Today, I am joined by none other than returning champion Robert Ottone to talk about his newest novel, AMITYVILLE AWAKENS! We talk about pacing, building out a cast, influences, coming of age novels, the lineage of Amityville, writing about and around young people, championship belts, craft classes, and social media! Amityville Awakens is a barn-burner of a novel and it is always a joy to talk to Robert!

Amityville Awakens

Today, I am joined by Stephanie Sanders-Jacob to talk about her new novel, HEARSEPOWER! We talk about funeral homes, hearses, tone, writing teen characters, finding a character’s voice, succeeding due to insanity, and doing something every day to help your career. Hearsepower was a blast to read, and Stephanie was a great guest!

Hearsepower

The Auctioneer by Joan Samson

Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur

Today, I am joined by Alex T Singer to talk about her upcoming novel, ANGEL COUNTRY! We talk about biblically accurate angels, a new cosmicism, cosmic wonder vs cosmic horror, when and how to be cast adrift in mystery, the limits of worldbuilding, writing a female mad scientist, writing a little every day, and escaping burnout. Transportative and immensely imaginative, ANGEL COUNTRY is immediately one of my favorite books of the year, and this conversation was incredible!

Angel Country

Thrall by Rebecca Mahoney

Today, I am joined by Gwendolyn Kiste to talk about her new novella, IN THESE GILDED, GHOSTLY HEARTS! We talk about The Great Gatsby, goopy ghosts, recontextualizing works from the canon, when to zoom in and zoom out, knowing who you are as a writer, the horror boom, and much, much more. Gwendolyn is one of the best writers working today and was an incredible guest!

In These Gilded, Ghostly Hearts

Cyanide Constellations by Sara Tantlinger

Cracks by Kristy Park Kulski

Root Magic by Eden Royce

Night's Edge by Liz Kerin

Today, I am joined by Anna Dupre to talk about the new worker-owned horror magazine Darker Times! We talk about why now is the time for Darker Times, the impact of Shirley Jackson, Spongebob, community, realizing the breadth and scope of horror, podcasting, and the query trenches! Anna was a great guest, and Darker Times deserves both your business and your attention!

Darker Times Magazine

Anna Rose Reads

Night's Edge by Liz Kerin

Today, I am joined by Rachel Harrison to talk about her new novel KISS SLAY REPLAY! We talk about time loops, grounding a narrative in emotional arcs, deciding how much to explain, how writing is like catfish noodling, why the biggest challenge is often the best next project, and the mental challenge of a tough edit. Rachel is a superstar and is a font of wisdom. KISS SLAY REPLAY needs to be on top of your TBR!

Kiss Slay Replay

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeester

This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

The Militia House by John Milas