Jarod K. Anderson is an American writer, poet, and podcaster known for blending nature writing with elements of horror and the uncanny. He is the author of "Something in the Woods Loves You" and "Strange Animals," collections that explore the mysterious and beautiful intersections of the natural world and human emotion. Anderson's work celebrates wonder while acknowledging darkness, offering readers a unique perspective on wilderness and wildness. He is also the creator of the popular podcast "CryptoNaturalist," where he examines folklore, cryptids, and the strange through an ecological lens. His lyrical prose has garnered a devoted following among lovers of nature poetry and weird fiction.