Anne E. Beall

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July 2025

13,000 Feet Closer: A Stepmother's Leap
Previously published in Raven's Perch
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Chicago Story Press
The Ugly Truth About Powerful Women in Fairy Tales
Fairy tales have always been more than bedtime stories—they’re cultural blueprints: widely popular, highly entertaining, and deeply woven into how we…
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Chicago Story Press
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Power, Seduction, and the Price of Ambition: Why Anne Boleyn Still Fascinates
Anne Boleyn was born around 1501 and married King Henry VIII in 1533.
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Chicago Story Press
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June 2025

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Rethinking Beauty
The queen in Snow White had a mirror that told her she was the fairest of all.
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Chicago Story Press
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Nostalgia: A Haunting of the Heart
Previously published in bioStories.com
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Chicago Story Press
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When a Cop Pulled Me Over, I Learned What Fear Really Feels Like
I was on my way to a client meeting in Indiana when I noticed an SUV following me for several miles.
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Chicago Story Press
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Training Wheels: Learning to Ride Through Life
When I was little, I had a bike with training wheels—the kind that keeps you upright when you’re not quite ready to balance on your own.
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Chicago Story Press
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May 2025

What I Love about Running a Lit Mag
When I started Chicago Story Press Literary Journal, a friend told me I was crazy.
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Chicago Story Press
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The Silent Goodbye: Why Women’s Careers Go Uncelebrated
When my husband retired from his teaching career, a group of students organized a small celebration for the last day of class.
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Chicago Story Press
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A Professional Misadventure in a Public Restroom
Yes, this really happened. It's a true story.
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Chicago Story Press
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