Annie is a novelist, blogger, nationally award-winning poet, and two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story author.
Category Archives: Personal
Celebrating 2017
I love the New Year. Honestly, it’s not so much about the fresh start as it is about the closed cover, the checked marks, the lid snugly fitted on the pot. I like to finish things. I like things tidied … Continue reading
How to Love a World that Sucks Sometimes
Be still. Sit in a quiet room, alone, and stop moving. Get comfortable first, because, seriously, stop moving. Be still. Let your emotions be what they are. Rage. Despair. Fight. Grieve. Numb out. Give up. Stop caring. Feel guilty. Feel … Continue reading
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Summerness
Helllooooo out there! Wow, did you hear those echoes? I know, I know. I haven’t posted in quite some time. That’s because I’m taking an unofficial semi-hiatus. Without getting into too many unnecessary details, I’ll give you the short version: … Continue reading
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A Love Letter to My Critique Group
Dear Crit Group, I know you’re not the mushy type, but… well… I am, so let’s get this over with, shall we? You’re so wonderful. Not to get too cheesy, but you honestly are one of the best things that’s … Continue reading
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The Things a Picture Holds
This is a picture of my dad teaching me and my brother how to carve a pumpkin. He was a great dad. Involved, caring, a good teacher. You can see by the way I’m sitting on my hands and my … Continue reading