publications.

FICTION.

 
 

POETRY.

 

BOOK REVIEWS.

 

nominations, awards, etc.

NOMINATIONS.

 
 

  • pushcart prize (fiction) | “shed this skin” | fractured literary | 2022

  • pushcart prize (fiction) | “mama bear, protect the herd” | reckon review | 2022

  • pushcart prize (fiction) | excerpts from crazy house | appalachian review | 2020

  • pushcart prize (fiction) | “all of us animals” | longleaf review | 2018

  • best small fictions | “all of us animals” | longleaf review | 2018

  • best of the net (fiction) | "all of us animals" | longleaf review | 2018

  • best of the net (poetry) | “farm nights” | north carolina literary review | 2018

  • pushcart prize (fiction) | "slather" | cheap pop | 2017

  • best small fictions | "slather" | cheap pop | 2017

  • best of the net (fiction) | "serpentine" | still: the journal | 2017

  • pushcart prize (poetry) | "waterfall" | north carolina literary review | 2016

  • pushcart prize (fiction) | "sakura" | north carolina literary review | 2014

AWARDS.

 

  • longlist | wigleaf top 50 [very] short stories | “all of us animals” | 2019

  • finalist | best of the net anthology | “all of us animals” | 2018

  • finalist | james applewhite poetry prize | "driving with lucretius" | 2017

  • honorable mention |james applewhite poetry prize | "severance" | 2017

  • 2nd place | 2015 james applewhite poetry prize | "waterfall" | 2015

  • honorable mention | doris betts fiction prize | “sakura” | 2013

ANTHOLOGIES.

 

  • crack the spine xvi | "nightmares" | dec 2017

    • originally published online in crack the spine issue 218, jun 2017

readings, etc.

READINGS & PANELS.

  • reading | bagatelle books | with nick gregorio and claire hopple | jul 2023

  • reading | malaprop’s bookstore (live stream) | “unca’s great smokies writing program presents: writers at home” | asheville, nc (virtual) | jan 2022

    • watch on youtube

    • reading with fellow faculty members tessa fontaine, luke hankins, vicki lane, sebastian matthews, and bruce spang

  • reading | malaprop’s bookstore (live stream) | “unca’s great smokies writing program presents: writers at home” | asheville, nc | jan 2021

    • reading with fellow faculty members luke hankins, mark macnamara, vicki lane, and eric steineger

  • reading | malaprop’s bookstore | “unca's great smokies writing program presents: writers at home” | asheville, nc | jan 2020

    • reading with fellow faculty members tommy hays, vicki lane, luke hankins, and sebastian matthews

  • lecture | “the road to publication: strategies and etiquette for submitting to literary journals and magazines” | spalding university | louisville, ky | may 2019

    • joint lecture with fellow writer and spalding mfa alumnus avitus b. carle

    • lecture for mfa students and alumni

    • extensive handout and resources provided

  • reading | spalding university mfa in writing | louisville, ky | may 2017

    • excerpts from creative thesis, crazy house: a novel

  • lecture | "two selves: crafting effective first-person retrospective narrators" | spalding university | louisville, ky | may 2017

  • reading | "james applewhite & more" | quail ridge books | raleigh, nc | nov 2016

    • reading with fellow 2015 and 2016 winners and finalists of the james applewhite poetry prize, along with readings by james applewhite

    • reading of "waterfall," 2nd place winner in 2015

  • panel discussion and reading | "global north carolina literature" | north carolina writers' conference | asheville, nc | jul 2014

  • reading | north carolina literary review issue 22 release party | malaprops bookstore | asheville, nc | aug 2013

    • with writers published in the issue 22 (2013) and those with work forthcoming in issue 23 (2014)

    • reading from "sakura"

teaching.

COURSES.

 

  • 5-week course | “layer by layer: crafting voice in fiction” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | fall 2022

    • course description:

      in this generative workshop, students will have the opportunity either to generate new work from provided prompts or to revise an in-progress piece (flash fiction, short story, or short novel excerpt). each student will receive line-by-line feedback on their writing from the instructor, as well as peer feedback during informal class-time sharing sessions. weekly craft and fiction reading assignments will offer a deep understanding of the role of voice in fiction and a firm grasp of how the careful layering of craft elements like diction, syntax, sentence structure, rhythm, tone, attitude, description, point of view, and more can create a nuanced, unique sense of voice.

  • 15-week course | “from pen to polished: short fiction workshop” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | spring 2022

    • course description:

      this course will appeal to students who are hoping to take short stories or flash fictions from an early draft phase all the way to a publication-ready phase. students may start from scratch on new stories or focus on stories already in progress. the course will begin with a series of craft readings and discussions, paired with a handful of craft-based writing prompts that will help students develop new stories or further develop in-progress stories. in this early phase, students will have the option of sharing in-progress work both in zoom class periods and via an online classroom forum setting. next, the bulk of the course will be spent more formally workshopping students’ stories in a supportive but constructive environment. finally, students will work through revisions of pieces that have already been workshopped, in part using revision prompts to facilitate the process. in this revision stage, we will also spend time discussing the process and etiquette of submitting work to literary magazines for publication. students will receive detailed feedback from the instructor on all work shared throughout the course, as well as personalized recommendations for paths to publication for each piece.

  • 10-week course | “mechanics of flash fiction: building worlds in under 1,000 words” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | fall 2021

    • course description:

      in this course, we’ll pop the hood and take a close look at what makes the engine of flash fiction run, focusing on how craft elements work together to generate powerful, resonant fictions that feel much larger than their miniature word count suggests. students will read articles and book chapters about flash craft, as well as plenty of contemporary and classic flash fiction published in literary magazines, flash collections, and anthologies. each week, students will also complete a new writing assignment, which they’ll have the option of sharing with their classmates in a private online message board setting. separately, students will receive detailed feedback on each assignment from the instructor. weekly class periods on zoom will focus on discussing craft elements in the published flashes students have read, as well as sharing new work. in the second half of the course, we will begin to shift focus toward a more formal workshop of flashes students have been working on and revising throughout the course.

      this course is designed to appeal to writers of all stripes—those who have studied flash fiction before, those who are brand new to the genre, those looking for a generative workshop to produce a heap of new writing they can later expand on, and those seeking an immersive tour of fundamental craft elements that can launch fictions of any length.

  • 5-week course | “where to begin: intro to the creative writing workshop” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | fall 2021

    • course description:

      you want to write, or you’ve started writing and want to take the next step. but, where to begin? in this course, students will learn the basics of writing, discussing, and revising fiction and creative nonfiction in a supportive, encouraging setting. each week, students will read articles and chapters from writing texts about fundamental craft elements, as well as short pieces of published fiction and nonfiction. students will also complete writing assignments each week, which they’ll have the option of sharing with their classmates in a private online message board setting. separately, students will receive detailed feedback from the instructor on each writing assignment. our weekly class meetings on zoom will include engaging discussions of the week’s readings and further opportunities for students to share new writing with the group.

  • 10-week course | “first flash & beyond: flash fiction workshop” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | spring 2021

    • course description:

      flash fiction is a literary genre in its own right—generally defined as short stories of 1,000 words or fewer. studying and writing flash can also be an inspiring springboard for longer pieces of fiction. in this generative workshop, students will discover the distillation and intensity of flash fiction through readings from flash craft books and anthologies of contemporary and classic flash, weekly writing assignments with detailed responses to each assignment from the instructor, engaging class discussions, and plenty of opportunities to share in-progress work with the class.

      this course is designed to appeal to writers of all stripes—those aiming to write flash fiction for its own sake, those looking for a generative workshop to produce a heap of new writing they can later expand on, and those seeking an immersive tour of fundamental craft elements that can launch projects of any length. as such, while the writing assignments will focus on creating a new piece of flash fiction each week, the class will also spend time discussing how elements of flash fiction can inform, inspire, and give rise to longer short stories and even novels.

  • 10-week course | “handcrafted stories: short fiction workshop” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | fall 2020

    • course description:

      in this workshop, students will generate new fiction by way of reading assignments, writing prompts, workshopping, and careful revision. for the first half of the course, students will complete short, craft-focused, writing assignments, and readings of short fiction and selections from alice laplante’s craft book the making of a story. in the second half of the course, students will develop and shape at least one of their early drafts into a more fully-formed story, then workshop each other’s in-progress writing, giving and receiving feedback and suggestions for further revision. students will finish the course by completing a final project (either a full-length short story or a handful of flash fictions). this course will be a lively, interactive, supportive environment in which to explore important elements of craft and the process of developing and revising fiction.

  • 5-week course | “where to begin: intro to the creative writing workshop” | great smokies writing program | asheville, nc | spring 2020

    • course description:

      you want to write, or you’ve started writing and want to take the next step. but, where to begin? in this course, students will learn the basics of writing, discussing, and revising fiction and creative nonfiction in a supportive workshop setting. we will discuss the most effective, moving, surprising, and well-crafted elements of each piece, and make encouraging suggestions for potential improvement. students may have a project underway or they may be hoping to find inspiration for a first piece. to help spark creativity and new projects, we will all complete several in-class writing exercises. students will also submit work—short stories, novel excerpts, or creative nonfiction—during the course, which i will respond to in writing. required readings will be provided in class.

WORKSHOPS & LECTURES.

 

  • workshop | “social media for writers” | flatiron writers room | asheville, nc (virtual) | apr 2020

    • workshop description: wondering what it means to be a writer on social media? this workshop will cover the ways writers can (and do) utilize social media platforms like twitter, instagram, and facebook; how to seek out and become a part of the vibrant writing communities that exist on these platforms; the ways a social media presence can provide writers with new opportunities; the importance of being reachable via social media or an author website; and, of course, how to promote your own publications without feeling like you're spamming your followers. this will be an interactive workshop, and you'll also receive a comprehensive handout of resources and tips.

  • workshop | “submitting to literary magazines” | flatiron writers room | asheville, nc | jan 2020

    • workshop description: submitting to literary journals and magazines can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be—a little research and a plan can make a big difference on the road to publication. this workshop will give you the tools, strategies and etiquette you'll need to discover the best homes for your work, craft cover letters, keep track of submissions, build relationships with literary magazine editors, and more. a handout packed with links, resources, and submission tips from current literary magazine and journal editors will be provided.

  • lecture | “the road to publication: strategies & etiquette for submitting to literary journals & magazines” | spalding university | louisville, ky | may 2019

    • joint lecture with fellow writer and spalding mfa alumnus k.b. carle

    • audience of mfa students, alumni, faculty, and staff

    • extensive handout of resources and advice provided (handout pdfs: condensed version and longform version)

  • lecture | "two selves: crafting effective first-person retrospective narrators" | spalding university | louisville, ky | may 2017

    • how reading novels written in the bildungsroman tradition through the lens of deictic shift theory can help writers create a sense of psychological duality in first-person retrospective narrators

    • novels discussed: david copperfield (charles dickens), ellen foster (kaye gibbons), and the sense of an ending (julian barnes)

    • drawing especially from the fascinating work of narratologists mary galbraith, massimiliano morini, and bran nichol

    • pdfs of lecture handout and powerpoint slides

press.

NEWS.

 

REVIEWS.

 

  • review of north carolina literary review, issue 23 | new pages | dec 2014

    • "Annie Frazier’s short story 'Sakura' was a Doris Betts Fiction Prize Finalist. ...[T]he power of a first-person narrator, here an elderly Japanese woman, obliterates the distance between author, reader, and subject, transporting us to a place we’ve never been, a place that only exists on the page and yet feels so real that we could walk around it blindfolded after shutting the magazine." –Elaine Fowler Palencia

INTERVIEWS.

 

etcetera.

SCHOLARLY WORK.

 

  • lecture | "two selves: crafting effective first-person retrospective narrators" | spalding university | may 2017

  • extended critical essay | "telling girlhood: narratorial duality and the expansion of the female bildungsroman" | spalding university | mar 2016

  • honors thesis | "as you look closer, you notice: ekphrasis in three ancient greek novels" | new college of florida | apr 2008

WORK IN THE LITERARY FIELD.