Sarah Gailey on Make Me Better

Kirsten King on A Good Person

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 what Kirsten and I discuss feels SO relatable concerning the experience of drafting a novel PLUS her main character, Lillian, is such a compelling conversation topic. I’m really excited for you all to listen, and if you want to keep up with Kirsten (or goblingirlxo) on social media, check out the links below: * Kirsten’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstenlking/ [https://www.instagram.com/kirstenlking/] * GoblinGirlXO’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goblingirlxo/ [https://www.instagram.com/goblingirlxo/] * Kirsten’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kirstenlking [https://www.threads.com/@kirstenlking] * Kirsten’s Website: https://www.kirstenkingsays.com/ * To Order A Good Person: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791205/a-good-person-by-kirsten-king/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/791205/a-good-person-by-kirsten-king/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit annarosereadsreviews.substack.com [https://annarosereadsreviews.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Agatha Andrews on She Wore Black

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 horror and romance, and so much more. Any day that I get a chance to chat with Agatha is a FABULOUS day, and I’m so, so thrilled to share this conversation with you all. To keep up with Agatha, her research, and She Wore Black, check out the links below: * Agatha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agathaandrewsauthor/?hl=en * Agatha’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@agathaandrewsauthor?xmt=AQG020NipRkXGNDSG_QBsxl91gp-5vqBpUp6CEX6XtEwKug * Agatha’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/agathaandrews.bsky.social * Agatha’s Website: https://www.agathaandrewsauthor.com/ * She Wore Black’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheworeblackpodcast/?hl=en * She Wore Black’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sheworeblackpodcast?xmt=AQG020NipRkXGNDSG_QBsxl91gp-5vqBpUp6CEX6XtEwKug * She Wore Black Website: https://www.sheworeblackpodcast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit annarosereadsreviews.substack.com [https://annarosereadsreviews.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Sara Hinkley on The Red Sacrament

Chatting with debut authors is such a unique, exciting experience, and this conversation with Sara Hinkley is no exception! We chat about her debut novel, The Red Sacrament, which is on shelves TODAY from Titan Books. We chat about drama, world-building, theater, French history, and so much more. Super grateful for Sara’s time, I feel like we could chat for HOURS! If you want to keep up with Sara on social media or order a copy of The Red Sacrament, you can do so at the links below: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahinkley.jpg/?hl=en * BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boneysoups.bsky.social * Website: https://www.sarahinkley.com/ * To Order The Red Sacrament: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/817973/the-red-sacrament-by-sara-hinkley/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit annarosereadsreviews.substack.com [https://annarosereadsreviews.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Laurel Hightower on Crossroads

Absolutely thrilled to be sharing my conversation with Laurel Hightower, author of Crossroads, Day of the Door, and more. In particular, we chat about Crossroads, writing about grief, Laurel’s craft, and so much more. Speaking with Laurel was as easy as breathing, and I am immensely grateful for her time and insight! If you’d like to keep up with Laurel or order a copy of Crossroads, check out the links below: * Laurel’s Website: https://laurelhightower.com/ * Laurel’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/laurelhightower.bsky.social * To Order Crossroads: https://shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/crossroads-paperback [https://shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/crossroads-paperback] * Kathleen Palm’s Into the Gray: https://undertakerbooks.com/products/into-the-gray [https://undertakerbooks.com/products/into-the-gray] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit annarosereadsreviews.substack.com [https://annarosereadsreviews.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Grace Reynolds on Neon Moon

HOWDY! Happy bonus episode Friday! Grace Reynolds joins me to talk about Neon Moon, her slasher novella that is out now with Dark Matter Ink! We chat about y’allternative, country music, slasher kills, and managing heart and humor within the subgenre. Getting to talk to Grace always makes my day better, and this episode is no exception! I also want to point out, every podcaster’s worst nightmare happened on this recording in which my computer blue-screened halfway through. We were able to salvage the bulk of the interview, but Grace was such a reassuring presence while I crashed out, I am forever in her debt! If you want to keep up with her on social media or order a copy of Neon Moon, check out these links: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravereynolds/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/gravereynolds/?hl=en] * To Order Neon Moon: https://bookshop.org/p/books/neon-moon-grace-r-reynolds/99258c84ee14b14e?ean=9781958598962&next=t This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit annarosereadsreviews.substack.com [https://annarosereadsreviews.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]