is a writer and poet from Concord, NC. She picked up a pink gel pen as a young girl and has written stories ever since. Her work explores family dynamics, identity, and the female experience. Her writing bridges genres, taking inspiration from literary fiction, romance, magical realism, poetry, and classics.  She loves a story with an immersive setting and a flawed but earnest heroine. Her current project, Tell Me Who I Am, is a young adult love story inspired by her family lore that explores memory, grief, and the desire to be known and loved. Annie also writes about lifestyle, wellness, and mental health. Annie holds a BA in English from Elon University and is an MFA candidate at Emerson College