Annie is a novelist, blogger, nationally award-winning poet, and two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story author. Her debut novella, The Extra, releases 9/9/25, and her debut collection, You Have to Let Them Bleed, is set for early 2026. Also forthcoming: The Other (2026) and The Spare (2027).
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The A.N. 10 #6: The Great American Novel is a Horror Novel (Deal with It)
My sixth pick for The A.N. 10 reaaaaally makes me want to re-read a favorite novel. “Thoughts on Beloved by Toni Morrison and Horror’s Literary Problem” is one of those posts that hasn’t gotten enough attention. Not that my post … Continue reading
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The A.N. 10 #5: What’s in a Name? Ah, Poetry
My fifth pick for The A.N. 10 has a deceptively specific title: “Titling Poems.” Poetry advice is surprisingly popular, yes, but it’s nothing compared to advice on writing in general. I think that’s why today’s A.N. 10 post is one … Continue reading
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The A.N. 10 #4: Choose Your Own Adventure
My fourth pick for The A.N. 10 is one that still surprises me a little: “Creating the Life We Want.” It surprises me that it struck such a chord with people. It surprises me that I published it (not wrote … Continue reading
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The A.N. 10 #3: It’s Literary, Dahling
My third pick for The A.N. 10 is another popular favorite: “What Is Literary Fiction?” This post is the way that many people originally find my blog. (You wouldn’t believe how many people google the phrase “what is literary fiction?”!) … Continue reading
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The A.N. 10 #2: I Guess No One Told Me I’m Done with College
Pssst, before I tell you today’s A.N. 10 pick, I wanted to let you know that there’s a new album up at The Decorative Writer! My good friend (and amazing author) Lisa Bubert is sharing her swoon-worthy attic office with … Continue reading
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