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Buying my books directly from me... ish

7/6/2025

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Hey, look! You can now buy my books directly from me... ish. 

As well as selling my self-published books (under the imprint Lynher Books) through Amazon, I also sell them everywhere else, and to do this I use IngramSpark as a my printer and distribution network. They make my books available to all the big booksellers.

And now, you can buy directly from them, which is akin to buying directly from me. Without the costs associated with distributing to bookshops, I can earn a few extra pennies from each sale, which will go into my emergency chocolate bar fund - a very important fund on account of being in the middle of editing the first draft of a new novel).

So, here they all are, my beautiful books, waiting to be read.
Cat & The Dreamer
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The Boatman
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That Sadie Thing and other stories
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The Clock in My Mother's House and other stories
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Bude, with a couple of photos

14/4/2025

 
My event on 11 April at the Castle Heritage Centre in Bude was fantastic, and I'd like to say a huge thank you to the events coordinator Katie for inviting me. There were some thought-provoking questions from the audience - some of which I don't think I've ever been asked before!
Afterwards, my husband - who drove me - treated me to a delicious lunch at the Brendon Arms, and we sat in the sunshine with a cider. Plus a stop off at Tre, Pol & Pen farm shop and restaurant for more sunshine and a coffee on the way home. The sky was cloudless and it was so warm. I remember thinking at both venues that I really should be taking some photos, and then promptly forgot. 

This year's vibe is living in the moment, and that seems to mean, for me, don't take photos just look at things instead. Great for my mental health, less good for social media 😉🤣

Do check the links and make time for a visit to any of these places if you're in the area - you won't be disappointed.

New short story published on Fictive Dream

9/3/2025

 
My latest short story Our Daisy Summer is up on the Fictive Dream website.

When a surprise letter arrives in the post, memories are stirred up.

What can you have to say to me after all these years? What’s so urgent, yet not urgent enough for a phone call?

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The Wishing Shelf Book Awards!

14/2/2025

 

It was lovely this morning to open my emails and discover ONE TUESDAY, EARLY had reached the finalist stage of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards!

Congratulations to all the finalists, with a special shout out to all my fellow authors at Vine Leaves Press, with an amazing twelve authors on the list (if I counted correctly).

Buy your copy directly from Vine Leaves Press here, or from your favourite bookseller.

The winners will be announced at the beginning of April.
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I'm off to Bude!

13/1/2025

 
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My first event of the year is organised. If you've ever wondered what kind of chaos surrounds me as I write, this is the talk you need to hear! 

I'll be talking about how it started, and how it's going, and sharing some top tips, probably 😎

If you're in or around Bude (or just like to drive) in April, come and see me. Apparently the food is delicious too.

Happy New Year!

1/1/2025

 
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2024 was a mixed year - a book launch in May, and then a slight case of writer's block for the rest of the year.

Writing isn't always easy - it pulls you apart and puts you back together in a completely different way; it stretches you to your limits, and it pushes you down into the depths of your emotions, trying to get the right word or sentence or paragraph onto the page. For me, that means I'll have a scene in my head so perfect that no words will do it justice. And yet, it's my job to make it so.

But I wouldn't be without it. I can't remember a time I didn't, and image a time I won't, write.

And that's all down to you, my wonderful readers, who buy and review and email to tell me how much they enjoy my work. So thank you!

Plans for 2025 are in flux right now, but my block as lifted and the words are back, so watch this space. In the meantime, please check out my back catalogue, and this amazing 4-book bundle from my publisher, and keep up with all my daily musings on Facebook or Blue Sky.

Four-book bundle from Vine Leaves Press

18/12/2024

 
You can now buy this 'haunting, poignant, and unforgettable' four-book bundle direct from Vine Leave Press for just €44,99!!
(That's less than £38 and $48, and a huge saving on the list prices.)

"Discover the evocative storytelling of Annalisa Crawford with this exclusive 4-book bundle. From haunting psychological drama to deeply personal explorations of love and identity, this collection showcases Crawford’s gift for capturing the beauty and complexity of the human experience."
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Interviewed!

2/12/2024

 
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Updates have been few and far between during the last couple of months of 2024, with lots of non-writing things taking over my time. However, ​recently it was my absolute pleasure to be interviewed by the Big Bearded Bookseller, talking about why I write, who (or what) inspires me, and - of course - my beloved fountain pen gets a mention.

I've also stopped posting on Twitter (I know, I know, it's been X for a while now, but... no...) and been spending a bit time on Bluesky. If you're on there, give me a follow.
You can also keep up with my news via my monthly newsletter, which I'll be sending out at the end of this week, and giving away a copy of my latest novel. Sign up here, and receive three free short stories.

I'm off to Looe!

18/9/2024

 
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Looe is one of my favourite places. When I was a child, it's where my parents would take me for Saturday fish and chips, where I'd catch a train and hang out with friends, and where I spent a whole day making up answers to a questionnaire for a geography project. (Would you want to ask strangers why they'd decided to come to Looe on holiday when you were 14??)

Looe Festival of Words 2024 is being held from 1st - 6th October, with all manner of events and talks, and I'll be attending the book fair on Saturday, 5th.

The itinerary for the week is here.

Pop along to meet loads of local authors, grab some bargains, and have a chat. See you there!

Time for a refresh!

22/8/2024

 
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Waiting... waiting, then... Yay!
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While I sat on the floor of my newly-decorated study awaiting the furniture to arrive, I decided it was the perfect time to redesign book covers... 

After finding somewhere to plug in my computer, I fell into a well of amazing inspiring images, and this is what we came up with.

The stories in this collection have appeared in Fictive Dream, Reflex Fiction, and Fairlight Shorts; and received short- and longlisted recognition in prestigious competitions like the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, the Bath Short Story Award, and the Colm Tobin Short Story Award.

The  collection itself was shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award 2023.


You can grab your copy right now, from all major online retailers.
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Saltash Library Book Club

23/6/2024

 
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If you're local, pop along to the Saltash Library Book Club on Saturday 29th June to listen to me chat about One Tuesday, Early.

And if you've read their book of the month, The Salt Path, even better because you'll be able to join in with that part too!

​Buy your copy of One Tuesday, Early below.
Paperback edition, Vine Leaves Press
Paperback and ebook from everywhere else

A week of book signings and a lot of walking!

23/5/2024

 
The launch week for ONE TUESDAY, EARLY was hectic and fun and involved a lot of walking, only some of which was in the pouring rain. Here's what I got up to! 
Picture shows the shop sign for the Bookshelf. The sign says The Bookshelf. Books, coffee, tea, food
Picture shows a display of copies of One Tuesday, Early and the author is grinning in the left hand corner.
Picture shows copies of the novel displayed in a different venue.
Picture shows yet another display of books.
Picture shows the interior of Bandits, a cafe in Saltash, with old pictures of wild west bandits on the walls.
Picture shows a sign for Poolside Cafe, the cafe within Saltash Leisure Centre.
Photo shows a large display of books at Saltash Library, alongside two blue bucket chairs where the author and library manager sat for a question and answer session with guests.
Picture shows the doorway of the Beauty Collective beauty salon with a display of green, gold, and white balloons.
Picture shows a small two-storey building beneath the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash, which houses the Ashtorre Rock community centre and tearoom.
Picture shows the view from Ashtorre Rock, looking down the River Tamar. There is an outside terrace, a jetty, and lots of sailing boats moored across the river.
Picture shows the front of Bandits, the cafe sign and a its door and windows, with some artistic and unplanned reflections from the street, including cars and a tree.
Picture shows the book display in another venue. This display is set up on a funky multi-coloured, polka-dotted table.
Picture shows the logo for The Core, a youth and community centre in Saltash.
Picture shows a sign from inside The Core which I loved. It is a drawing of a zebra looking outwards and the caption reads: I'm not weird, I'm limited edition.
Picture shows three copies of the novel on a table with a half-drunk pint of cider.
Picture shows the shop sign of The Tanning and Beauty Lounge, a beauty salon In Saltash.
Picture shows a tree against a blue sky with wispy and fluffy clouds.
Picture shows a cup of coffee with a saucer, and a half-eaten plain scone. The shadow of the photo-taker falls across the table.
Picture shows the books displayed outside Saltash Bakery, a micro-bakery in Saltash, with a yellow apron draped across a railing to show of the bakery's logo.

Ten events: one Q&A session, one very short reading, a great discussion, several cups of coffee, one bag of Maltesers and a scone (different days), rain, wind, sun, tights, summer dresses, trousers and jumpers, lovely people who stopped and chatted, and being in bed at nine o'clock at least twice.

Thank you to everyone who came specially to see me, or happened across me and stopped to say hello.


Interview News!

11/5/2024

 
​On a very cold and rainy day in April, I met with Claire Manning from ITVX to talk about ONE TUESDAY, EARLY. To watch, and see some of the areas featured in the novel, click the image below.
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​​And on a much warmer May day, yesterday, I travelled to Truro to meet Julie Skentelbery. You can listen to the interview by clicking the image.
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And then, (without having to leave my house at all), my very good author friend Melissa Ann Goodwin invited me onto her blog for a chat about all of my books and my writing in general. Click below to be whisked off to Melissa's blog.
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And, finally,  if you've popped in to check the times and dates for my book signing - week beginning 13 May - then here's all the info you need. 
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The Saltash Book Tour

5/5/2024

 
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As you probably know by now, my latest novel ONE TUESDAY, EARLY is set in my hometown, Saltash, and to celebrate both the release and the place that inspired it, I'm going on a little tour of the local businesses.

So, here's where I'm going to be, with links to these wonderful businesses and community groups.

Monday 13 May
10 am     The Bookshelf
2 pm      Bandits

Tuesday 14 May
10 am     Poolside Cafe @ Saltash Leisure Centre
2 pm       Saltash Library - in conversation with the library manager.

Wednesday 15 May
10.30 am  The Beauty Collective
2 pm         Ashtorre Rock

Thursday 16 May
10 am      The Core
7 pm      Ploughboy Book Club (private event, but if you're interested in joining I'm sure they'd love to hear from you)

Friday 17 May
10.30 am   The Tanning & Beauty Lounge
3.30 pm    Saltash Bakery


Important note: The event at the library is a seated event where I'll be discussing all things related to my latest release and my author career in general.

The other events are drop-in book signings, although I'll be happy to chat. The novel will be on sale at every event, but apart from the Bookshelf, I can only accept cash. I aim to be at each of those venues for around an hour or two - depending on how quickly my copies are sold! If you've pre-ordered, or have other books of mine you'd like signed, please bring them with you.

A five star review for One Tuesday, Early

29/4/2024

 
It's been a busy few weeks while I prepare for the launch of ONE TUESDAY, EARLY.

I've been out and about around Saltash, organising a signing tour in some of the amazing business we have here. The book is set in the town, so what better way to celebrate than to visit local venues. Everyone has been so welcoming. The tour begins on Monday 13th May, and you can check out the Facebook event page for more details.
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And then this morning, I received a wonderful review from the team at The Wishing Shelf .

It's not often I get pulled instantly into a novel. But that was the case in this intriguingly entitled novel, One Tuesday, Early. It's the story of Lexi and her partner, Finn. It’s Tuesday morning and Lexi finds herself in an empty town – and when I say ‘empty’, there’s nobody there; nobody! Finn, however, is oddly not affected by this phenomenon, waking up and simply finding Lexi’s not there! It’s all very confusing – deliciously so. What follows is a character-led drama as we follow Lexi exploring the empty streets and Finn who thinks Lexi must have left him.

There were a number of aspects of this novel I particularly enjoyed. Firstly, I love the way the author developed the way Lexi feels. As she so aptly puts it - It’s a ball and a fist and a whimper and a yell. All swallowed down and shackled within you. The author is adept at putting over her protagonist’s feelings, developing the suspense along the way.
 
Secondly, I enjoyed the pacing; it’s oddly slow – which is normally a bad thing – but not here, the author in no rush to ‘reveal all’; and that is the novel’s biggest strength. Thirdly, the writing style is wonderful – atmospheric, richly descriptive with strong, thought-provoking dialogue.

So, who’s this book for? Well, I suspect readers who enjoy a good mystery will find this story a blast. They’ll also enjoy getting to know Lexi and Finn and rooting for them to find a way of reuniting. I remember enjoying another book by this author, Small Forgotten Moments, which was excellent too (and also a bit creepy). But I think this latest book is even better.
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‘A smartly plotted psychological drama packed full of mystery – and suspense. Highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf
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Annalisa Crawford, Author

Dark contemporary fiction with a hint of paranormal
​"Besides Annalisa's clever writing style, I enjoy the unpredictable plots and the characters that are so very normal, yet tragically broken in some way or another."

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