Annie is a novelist, blogger, nationally award-winning poet, and two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated short story author. She’s the author of The Extra, The Other, and The Spare (The Outsiders Sequence), and You Have to Let Them Bleed.
You Have to Let Them Bleed
3/17/2026
The Other
The Outsiders Sequence #2
6/9/2026
The Spare
The Outsiders Sequence #3
3/9/2027
Category Archives: Writing
5 Underrated Artistic Qualities
Sometimes it feels like when we rave about art – specifically writing, but really all art – we talk about the same things: depth, originality, concept. Writing-specifically: characters, pacing, and prose. And that’s because we love those things. I know … Continue reading
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A Week at the Beach
I’m home from my little retreat (I got back on Wednesday night). I know some of you are probably curious to hear how it went, so I thought I’d talk about that today. It was a lovely time. The beach was … Continue reading
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What Non-Writers Picture When Writers Say…
beta reader What it is to writers: a critique partner who reads your completed manuscript and gives you final feedback. Often “beta” for short, e.g., “I’m still waiting to hear back from my beta reader.” What it is to non-writers: … Continue reading
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Tips for Greater Productivity, part 2
geared towards people who work at home, especially writers This is the second half of my productivity tips list, so if you missed part 1, don’t forget to check it out! 6. Schedule both fun time and chill time. And … Continue reading
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Tips for Greater Productivity, part 1
geared towards people who work at home, especially writers I have been called plenty of things in my life, but I don’t think “lazy” has ever been one of them. Workaholic, anal-retentive, perfectionist, slave-driver, and bossy? Sure. Lazy? Not so … Continue reading
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