Books
Photographs of Emily
A ghost, perhaps, is not the spirit of someone who died, it’s the echo of someone who thought they’d lived.
“Unsettling, eerie, melancholic, heartbreaking, moving, & deeply thought-provoking. The whole collection of stories work well together, are of similar overarching topics, & easy to become absorbed within.” - Goodreads reviewer
One Tuesday, Early
You’re on your own and you shouldn’t be. Your partner is missing. The streets are empty. What do you do?
“It takes measured flawless writing to make this tale sing along, and Annalisa Crawford has nailed it. The style lifts the reader off the page, and there’s a wonderful weaving of Hitchcock, Poe and Serling elements that keeps one guessing until the very end.” - Steve Zettler, author of Leave the Kid Alone: A Fractured Remembrance
The Boatman
Suspenseful, traditionally-inspired ghost stories. Three women. Three stories. One pub where it all begins.
“An impeccably-written atmospheric story collection. Mixes suspense and literary with a dash of paranormal at times. Nothing scary. Loved it!” - Rosh, Rosh Reviews book blog
Cat & The Dreamer
Julia's inner demons almost destroyed her once. Will they succeed this time? This poignant coming-of-age tale for adults will resonate with anyone who is still waiting to feel grown up.
“Ethereal moments drift through this ghostly novella about a girl, then a woman, trying hard to escape a life-changing, almost life-ending, moment in her youth. Quiet, chilling, this slender tale is absolutely thrilling!” - Martha Engber, author of Winter Light
The Clock in My Mother’s House and other stories
They say life can change in the blink of an eye, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
“Melding mundane life with the fantastical, [Crawford] deftly explores the internal worlds of her characters, creating a haunting and frequently wistful collection of short stories that will possess the reader’s imagination long after the last page has been turned.” - J.S. Watts, author of the Witchlight trilogy
Small Forgotten Moments
Is Zenna a muse, a sleep-deprived apparition, or something more sinister? Jo is confident the answers lie at her childhood home, an idyllic Cornish village on the south-east coast; she just doesn’t know why
“This is an incredibly well-written tale of literary fiction. There are so many layers to the characters, and I loved peeling them away to find the truth. I don't want to give away anything more, but this is a read I highly recommend..” - Goodreads reviewer
Grace & Serenity
Living on the streets is terrifying and exhausting. Grace's only comforts are a steady stream of vodka, and a strange little boy who’s following her around.
Grace and Serenity is hard hitting, shocking and emotional. Events are seen through Grace’s eyes in all their stark reality. Annalisa Crawford pulls no punches in this all too plausible and heartbreaking story. The writing is full of imagery with a touch of the paranormal […] evoking a myriad of emotions.” - Cathy Ryan, Between the Lines blog
You. I. Us.
Capturing ordinary people during extraordinary, defining moments in their lives.
“With unflinching honesty and lyrical restraint, Crawford paints human connection in all its complexity love and regret, hope and loss, solitude and intimacy through a series of vignettes that linger long after the final page.” - Goodreads reviewer
That Sadie Thing and other stories
Delve into the full spectrum of human relationships, peering behind the façade to find the joy and tragedy, the surreal and the wistful.
“This is fantastic collection of short stories is wonderfully written. It's an intense exploration of human relationships. So many secrets and shocking truths. Haunting and riveting, I was captivated by Crawford's tight writing style and unique insights.” - Christina Rains, author