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Annalisa Crawford
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Author. Loves chocolate, Wonder Woman, and Doctor Who. Dislikes heights, sweet potato, and running. Wishing Shelf Book Awards silver winner, Rubery Book Award finalist, and Costa Short Story Award 3rd placer.
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Here's my news: my short story collection The Clock in My Mother's House is a finalist in the 2025 IAN Book of the Year Awards! Congrats to all the winners and finalists.

I'm off for a celebratory cider in front of the rugby!

If you want to check it out, it's here: books2read.com/clock-in-mot...
Image shows the cover of my book The Clock in My Mother's House. The cover shows a read chair, a large clock, and a vase. Image shows the finalists' badge of the award.
November 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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He who gets a treat at 8pm is thoroughly confused by the clock change. This picture comes with a low rumbling grumble with occasional high pitched whining.
October 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Looe Book Fair is going strong
#Looe #Cornwall #Readers
Image shows my books displayed on a table
October 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Autumn sunshine #Cornwall
September 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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I love a sale, don't you? ONE TUESDAY, EARLY is currently half price on Amazon UK.

"You're on your own and you shouldn't be. Your partner is missing. The streets are empty. Even the birds have disappeared. What do you do?"

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Image shows the cover of my book One Tuesday, Early. On the cover is a stylised shape of a woman with her hair flowing out behind her. The rest of the image is a review quote which says "5 stars. A world both familiar and nightmarish. Eerie, atmospheric and immediately gripping." The review is from Charlie Carroll, author of the fantastic novel The Lip.
September 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Oops, almost missed International Dog Day. Happiness is my writing muse, Artoo, whining at me to do something for him... Usually stroking him while he slides to the floor and gets comfy.
Image shows my gorgeous black and tan Huntaway with his head resting on a stool. Nose and ears are very prominent.
August 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Could anyone identify some of the trees in this photo? Sorry it's not the best photo, I had to screenshot from Google Maps.
#Trees #AmWriting #WritingResearch
Image shows a graveyard with lots of trees that I don't know the name of.
August 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Two lines of my WIP that I've just come to. Awesome. Now I have to figure out why someone who adamantly NOT going to a funeral decides to go...🤦 I need chocolate for this! Bearing in mind, this is supposed to be an editing round, not a writing round! #AmWriting
Image shows a cropped part of my novel-in-progress. First line reads, arrangements for the funeral she won't attend. Then there are two blank lines. The next sentence reads, something changes her mind and she goes to the funeral.
August 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Still at £2 on Amazon UK - I don't understand it, but I'm happy to share it 😎
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739160819
Image shows the cover of my book The Clock in My Mother's House which has a red chair, a clock, and a snazzy vase that I'd love to own myself. A quote across the image reads, Inspiring, beautiful and haunting.
August 13, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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There’s a whopping 75% discount on the paperback edition of The Clock in My Mother’s House on Amazon UK, RIGHT NOW!

Described recently as ‘quirky’, people take different things from this eclectic collection. Why not grab yourself a copy and see what you think?

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739160819
Image shows the book cover of The Clock in My Mother’s House by Annalisa Crawford, alongside some reviews. The reviews read, A lovely collection of playful, poignant, and haunting stories, each one is a gem. A literary treat – a terrific short story anthology by a writer at the top of her craft. And I’ve never read anyone else who can weave words in such a beautiful way.
July 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Loving the shadows on my blinds this morning.

#WildFlowers #WildGarden #Shadows
Photo taken at 7am of my bay window, with the blinds drawn, and my wild flower garden creating shadows. PS it's probably a poor photo, I'm not the best photographer!
July 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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"... this book left me speechless! At times it took my breath away! There just doesn’t seem to be enough words to describe how amazing yet hard hitting this book is!"

Happy 5th anniversary to my first novel, Grace & Serenity.

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July 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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ONE TUESDAY, EARLY is set on the longest day of the year, and hey! it's the longest day of the year. (Marketing genius😉)

You’re on your own and you shouldn’t be. Your partner is missing. The streets are empty. Even the birds have disappeared. What do you do?

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An image of the cover of the novel One Tuesday, Early with the review: A world both familiar and nightmarish. Eerie, atmospheric and immediately gripping - written by Charlie Carroll, author of The Lip
June 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Took this photo today, thought I'd share it.
A photo of the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash, Cornwall, taken from the Cornish side, end on.
June 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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I've just spent half an hour updating my book prices on Amazon due to the royalty % going down. I feel a little sad now, but I also like to make a bit of money on each sale.

The books are slightly more expensive than a pint, but last far longer.
Photo shows a pint of cider on a table in a beer garden alongside an open notebook and a pen.
May 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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The day I took my novel, Small Forgotten Moments, to the beach that inspired it.

★★★★★ "Mesmerizing... creepy, fascinating" Readers' Favorite

Is Zenna a muse, a sleep-deprived apparition, or something much more sinister?

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The photo shows the cover of my novel Small Forgotten Moments. A woman's face is highlighted in blue and red, and the woman's hand is held up in surprise or maybe fear. I am holding the book as I take the photo so I can get my dog in the picture too. He's looking unimpressed about the photoshoot, sitting on the sand and staring out to sea, although the sea isn't in the picture.
May 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Afternoon writing session in the garden with cider.
Cider, notebook and fountain pen on a table. The notebook has far too many post it note bookmarks peeking out of the top. I should probably check what was so important.
May 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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If you're a creative non-fiction writer, check out this contest with my amazing publisher Vine Leaves Press. Do you have a story to tell? Do you have it ready to go, or in need of a polish? Well, what are you waiting for? Good luck.

www.vineleavespress.com/internationa...
Photo depicts a woman holding a sign saying I have a voice. Underneath are the words The 2026 International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition. $1000 prize and publication. Submissions open Feb 1 to July 1 2025.
May 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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A wonderful day in Looe, clearing my head before getting more words on the page this evening
A beautiful blue river, with a stunning blue sky and boats moored. Taken from a bridge. The river leads to the sea (unseen from this angle). Photo of Banjo Pier, Looe, taken from the start of the pier looking towards the round, walled banjo end and the sea beyond. Photo of Looe Beach, sand, sea, and the cliffs of Seaton and Downderry in the distance.
April 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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A coming-of-age book with adult character? How does that work?
A traumatic teenage experience causes Julia to retreat into daydreams and let her parents to treat her like she's still 15.
But a new work colleague makes her question the fortress she's built. (TW suicide)
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The cover of Cat and The Dreamer shows a woman in a red dress floating above clouds using an umbrella. It has a 5 star seal from Readers' Favorite, a book review site.
April 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Tomorrow, Friday 25th, #Saltash Library, 2pm! Pop along, listen to us chat, ask questions, check out our books.
April 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Eating chocolate and randomly sharing one of my books. Might share another a bit later on...
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A photo of my book That Sadie Thing lying on a wooden desk. The cover of the book shows an old-fashioned dial telephone on a wooden desk. The caption is 'stories rich with compassion, heartbreak, and surprise'.
April 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Sunday vibes, and happy Easter. I've got a list of jobs this morning, writing all afternoon, and dinner with family this evening. My muse might take some persuading though, he's looking sleepy.
April 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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A rare photo of an author in the wild (or at least, not behind their desk). It's an action shot 😉

My event was held at the wonderful Castle Heritage Centre in Bude, who have a full programme of events throughout the summer, so pop along if you're nearby.
Two people are sitting beside a small table - me and a lady interviewing me. I am wearing a lovely white and blue blouse and my hands are in the air because I talk with my hands. The audience is unseen in this photo, but they were there, I promise.
April 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Got cider, got rugby, got an awkward chapter opening to write. Haven't got the dexterity to include all 3 events in the photo.
Photo of a pint of cider, notebooks, and my trusty fountain pen.
March 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM