Annie is a novelist, blogger, nationally award-winning poet, and two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story author. She’s the author of The Extra, The Other, and The Spare (The Outsiders Sequence), and You Have to Let Them Bleed.
You Have to Let Them Bleed
2/17/2025
The Other
The Outsiders Sequence #2
6/9/2026
The Spare
The Outsiders Sequence #3
3/9/2027
Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer
Creation Credos: Fill in the Blanks
For a long time, I had a quote from one of my favorite authors taped above my computer screen: “Let me be wise in my creation, let me be fierce in its defense, let me be true to my message … Continue reading
Posted in The Art
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Why Women in Horror Month Is Important
Did you know that February is Women in Horror Month (WiHM)? Unless you’re in the industry, the answer to that is probably no, although awareness and participation is spreading every year. The reaction people have when they hear this is … Continue reading
Thoughts on Shirley Jackson
I should go ahead and warn you up front: this is not a book review. This is the raving of an avid fan. How it took me so long to really discover Shirley Jackson I don’t know. I did read … Continue reading
A Love Letter to My Critique Group
Dear Crit Group, I know you’re not the mushy type, but… well… I am, so let’s get this over with, shall we? You’re so wonderful. Not to get too cheesy, but you honestly are one of the best things that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
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The Differences Between Commercial and Literary Fiction
I have blogged about this before, once to postulate a theory about literary fiction and once to clarify and defend commercial fiction. These are two of the most popular posts on my site in comments, shares, and searches. Obviously, this is … Continue reading
Posted in Genres
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