Author Archives: Annie Neugebauer

Does The End Define Horror?

Do horror stories have to have happy or tragic endings to “count” as horror? Is a positive or negative ending more effective across the board? Is there room for taste in this question? Several years ago I came across the … Continue reading

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Remakes, Re-reads, Re-watches, and the Power of Ritual

Remakes are coming. Still. More. Lots of them. The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix, Pet Sematary, It Chapter 2, and Halloween to the big screen. The excitement. The outcries. And here I am not caring a whole lot either … Continue reading

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Celebrating National Dark Poetry Day with Light and Liquor

Happy (first ever!) National Dark Poetry Day! HWA Poetry Showcase founder Peter Adam Salomon has created a day to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe (who died this day 169 years ago) and horror poetry. He says, “In dark poetry we share … Continue reading

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Books Brew Boo 2!

Happy October! The season is finally well and truly upon us. Let the spooks begin! (Did anyone else hear evil laughter echo in the background? Weird.) Per my annual tradition, which started out as a way to celebrate All Hallow’s … Continue reading

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Gathering Milestones in my Pockets (and on my Shelves and at my Blog and…)

Before I get into my talk about milestones, I have a fun surprise: there’s a new album up at The Decorative Writer! This time my bestie Kelsey Macke is sharing her ah-mazing home office with us. This suite is spacious, … Continue reading

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