Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

The Bestest Scariest Campiest Worst Funniest and Most Lovable Horror Films of All Freaking Time

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on October 31, 2010 at 12:09 AM In honor of Halloween, a lot of scary movie lists have been floating around cyberspace. As both a Halloween fanatic and horror movie enthusiast, I feel like the “Top Horror Movies … Continue reading →

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Magic is so Magical

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on October 18, 2010 at 5:22 PM The drive from Denton to College Station is long—almost four hours if you stop once for a break and don’t speed. The last time I made that drive before this weekend, … Continue reading →

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How (Not) to Console Someone

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on October 13, 2010 at 1:55 PM I have some experience with grief. Besides the obvious, I find myself being consoled more often than people die—every time I get a rejection. Didn’t win a contest? Consolation by friends. … Continue reading →

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Wedding Advice

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:27 PM I’ve done a few blogs about decorating, home improvement, etc., but today I thought I would do a little blog about my advice to couples getting married. And really, I only … Continue reading →

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How to Give Critique (with poise)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on September 10, 2010 at 3:18 PM This is a sister post to my blog, How to Accept Critique (with poise). This is not a blog about the mechanics of what to watch out for (characterization, dialogue, adverb … Continue reading →

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