Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

The Founding Fathers (and Mothers) of Horror Literature

Originally posted on Wednesday, ‎August ‎31, ‎2011, ‏‎5:20:00 PM Great Grandpa Walpole Horace Walpole (1717 – 1797) “Posterity always degenerates till it becomes our ancestors.” – Horace Walpole The horror genre, like it or not, has its roots deeply in … Continue reading

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Muse Burnout (It’s Not What You Think)

Originally posted on Wednesday, ‎August ‎24, ‎2011, ‏‎1:45:00 PM Lately I have been noticing the popularization of something I’m going to call Muse Burnout. And despite what you might think, I don’t mean that writers all over the world suddenly … Continue reading

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Evolution of a Sonnet

Originally posted on April 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM Maybe you’re a free-verse poet fighting the idea of testing out new forms. Intimidation, preconception, and lack of knowledge are all very real factors. Or maybe you’re not a poet at … Continue reading

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“My vampires are nothing like Edward Cullen” And Other Unnecessary Disclaimers

Originally posted on Monday, ‎May ‎30, ‎2011, ‏‎2:10:00 PM Okay, writers, readers, and media-mongers, listen up. I’m only going to say this once, because I’m tired of hearing it. I’m tired of thinking it. I’m tired of hearing other people … Continue reading

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Top 10 Sexy Vampires

Originally posted on Wednesday, ‎May ‎25, ‎2011, ‏‎4:30:00 PM 1. Jean-Claude, Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton There are plenty of sexy-ass vampires to choose from in Laurell K. Hamilton’s bestselling Anita Blake series, but I have always been … Continue reading

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