Carl, Annie: - Annie Carl was born with a rare spinal birth-defect and is a Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor. She owns and runs The Neverending Bookshop in Edmonds, WA. She regularly visits writing groups and trade shows to advocate for disabled diversity and positive representation. When not running her bookstore, Annie reads massive quantities of science fiction, fantasy, and romance; knits; pole dances; and hangs out with her goofy family and friends.