Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

A Year of Long-Awaited Firsts

It might come as no surprise that when I reflect on 2025, it’s largely shiny because it was full of firsts. I held *both* of my first two books in my hands for the first time. I received *all* of … Continue reading

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Reverse Murder Mysteries, Laying an Egg, Shark Statistics, and Terrifying Babies: 2025 Award Eligible Work

It’s yet again that season that all authors love to loathe: when we offer up our published works for the year in hopes that some ordinary literary hero will read them, nominate them, and vote for them in the major … Continue reading

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It: Psyching Out at #1, Sales Up by 400%, and a Glowing Review in The Wall Street Journal

I’ve received enough amazing news lately from my publisher and beyond that I thought it’s time for an update here. How have things been going with the debut, you ask? Well, friends, let me tell you. At launch, The Extra … Continue reading

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Activate Launch Day: THE EXTRA Has Arrived

Why is it that days that feel like they’ll never get here always end up sneaking up on you? Today is the day my first book officially releases, although for weeks now support and early reads and reviews have been … Continue reading

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You Are Cordially Invited

Somehow, in the midst of moving across the country and all manner of global chaos and personal upheaval, release day for my debut book is right around the corner. My novella The Extra is officially out in the world on … Continue reading

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