Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

Four Classic Gothic Novels: a review of Vathek, Otranto, Udolpho, and The Monk

Originally posted on May 19, 2010 at 5:50 PM Many people are fascinated by the dark allure of the gothic genre, like myself. Usually drawn in by modern spins such as Rebecca, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre, we find ourselves … Continue reading

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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

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three worthy thoughts

Originally posted on May 10, 2010 at 6:52 PM 1) The word “manly” doesn’t have the connotation it used to. Back in the day, it used to be used in all seriousness as a compliment. It meant strong, honorable, and … Continue reading

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10 Sparkly new Green Ideas

Originally posted on April 24, 2010 at 8:18 PM One trend I’m all about: it’s cool to go green. Go ahead, celebrities, promote your agenda on the talk shows, be seen donating to green charities, drive a hybrid. This is … Continue reading

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The Best Blog Ever

Originally posted on April 20, 2010 at 6:07 PM Today marks the one-year anniversary of my blogging adventures. 132 blog entries and over 2,000 hits later, I now have a website with its own URL, no ads, a tagline, and … Continue reading

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