Jarod K. Anderson is a strange mix of fantasy nerd, nature writer, podcaster, poet, and erstwhile academic. He once accidentally picked up a rattlesnake and has slept in the branches of a maple tree more than most writers. He created and voices TheCryptoNaturalist podcast, a show about real love for imaginary nature, and he regularly shares his poems and prose on social media. He has published three books of poetry as well as the memoir Something in the Woods Loves You, about his lifelong struggle with depression and the healing power of the natural world. His new contemporary fantasy novel Strange Animals will be published in February 2026 by Ballantine Books. He has an MA in early modern English literature and insists he’s more fun than that makes him sound. He lives with his wife and son in a little white house tucked between a park and a cemetery.
something in the woods loves you
An inspiring blend of nature writing and memoir that explores nature’s crucial role in our emotional and mental health.
Cover art by Tuesday Riddell
The Haunted Forest Trilogy
Hardcover edition of Jarod’s three previous poetry collections.
Jarod K. Anderson - Granville Arts Center Signing
The Cryptonaturalist podcast
A scripted, audio-fiction podcast about a strange expert (The CryptoNaturalist) exploring odd and mysterious nature.
Find The CryptoNaturalist wherever you find podcasts, or stream from CryptoNaturalist.com.