Anson has published non-fiction pieces in Mosaic, "The Daily Beast", "Cowboys & Indians" magazine, and the "Calgary Herald". On July 8, 2017, Anson announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, photographer Darah Trang, and they were married on February 20, 2018. As of 2019 he and his wife live in Connecticut. Anson writes, produces, and hosts "The Well" podcast with long time friend, Branan Edgens. He has served as a narrator on the Pseudopod podcast, reading the Thomas Ligotti story "The Town Manager."