Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

Disagreeing with Books: Writer Responsibility and Reader Accountability

“There is no such thing as a moral book or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written. That is all.” –Oscar Wilde By far, the blog of mine that has gotten the largest, most passionate and intelligent … Continue reading

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2011, The Year of Almosts. 2012, The Year of Hell Yeahs.

Looking back, I find that I have succeeded with my New Year’s resolutions for the past two years. In 2010, I wrote: “I want to be published. Technically, my goal for myself is to be under contract or published in … Continue reading

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Passages Malibu Alcohol Rehab and Drug Addiction Treatment & Blue Cross, Blue Shield Anthem Medical Insurance

NOTE: I am astounded by the number of patients, family members, and past employees of Passages who continue to reach out to me with their own personal stories. Thank you all so much for your condolences, support, and suggestions. However, … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Squirmy

I thought you guys might like a laugh to get your week started. Here’s a poem of mine that won the National Federation of State Poetry Societies sonnet contest in 2010. It was first published in their prize anthology Encore. … Continue reading

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Why Writers Online Should Avoid the Impulse to Change

You see that picture above? Me wearing purple and smiling like a goober? I’m sick to death of it. Since that photo, I have since had shots of me that I like better. Namely, this one, where my hair is … Continue reading

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