
Annie is a novelist, 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, a series of novellas), You Have to Let Them Bleed (collection), and Once the Darkness Comes (forthcoming novel).
Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer
How to Accept Critique (with poise)
Originally posted on May 13, 2010 at 6:29 PM Disclaimer: Everyone is different, and every group is different. Do what works for you. Here’s what works for me. This is a sister post to my blog, How to Give Critique … Continue reading
The Twilight Controversy
Originally posted on April 15, 2010 at 6:09 PM *spoiler alert* I am quite astounded by the current hoopla over Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series. Apparently, parents are outraged. They have recently complained so much as to merit the books a … Continue reading
To name is to acknowledge existence.
Originally posted on March 13, 2010 at 3:47 AM My main character is becoming real. The word “creative” has two kin: create and creator. We don’t always associate these with each other, but the fact is, my creativity means I … Continue reading
book learnin’
Originally posted on March 10, 2010 at 8:11 PM I’m sending queries off like little, benign doves in hopes that none come back the same. In the meantime, I’m starting my next novel with the idea that creating something new … Continue reading
dream poetry
Originally posted on February 6, 2010 at 5:11 PM I’ve blogged before about thinking of poem ideas as I’m falling asleep. But last night, for the first time, I realized that I actually write poetry in my sleep. No kidding. … Continue reading



