Annalisa Crawford

@annalisacrawford

Writing ghost stories for people who don't believe in ghosts. Wishing Shelf Book Awards silver winner, Rubery Book Award finalist, and Costa Short Story Award 3rd placer.

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Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· 20d

The hardback edition of my novel SMALL FORGOTTEN MOMENTS is on sale on Amazon UK (for less than half price!) www.amazon.co.uk/Small-Forgot... Is Zenna a muse, a sleep-deprived apparition, or something much more sinister? #BookSky

Image shows the cover of my novel Small Forgotten Moments, which has a woman's face looking out. The text is a review from Bookly Matters that says, atmospheric, dark, and incredibly compelling.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· 22d

Thanks to Booksirens reviewer, Srivalli 😎 "Photographs of Emily and Other Stories is dark, atmospheric, and intense [...] the stories linger long after you finish them." Out 27 July Pre-order now books2read.com/photographs-... #AuthorSky #BookSky

Image shows the cover of my new book Photographs of Emily.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· 29d

It’s not my new tagline yet, but I love the way 'ghost stories for people who don’t believe in ghosts' sums up what I write - nothing tied 'neatly, nothing fully explained, the reader left to decide for themselves. Does that sound like something you enjoy? Out 27 July books2read.com/photographs-...

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Jul 12

Too hot inside, but found a good cross breeze in my garden 😎

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Jul 8

A beautiful afternoon after work.

A pair of legs stretched out on grass and a blue, cloudless sky.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Jul 5

Pre-orders for my next book are live. It's real! No matter how many books I write, seeing it out in the wild is exciting, exhilarating, and extremely scary! Kindle only, at the moment, but more markets on their way. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7NCG375 #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity #Novella

The cover of the novella, Photographs of Emily, shows a woman's face beside a gravestone. The image is washed in a sheen of blue.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Jun 21

Today's outdoors and sun-filled editing session. Until it got too hot and I had to come back inside #AuthorSky #heatwave #summer

A note book, a Kindle, a pen, and an orange mug sit on a table

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Jun 9

The oldest pub in town has been offering solace and comfort to those in peril for centuries. For Quinn, Ella, and Rona, The Boatman is the perfect place to hide. books2read.com/TheBoatman

Image is a review quote for The Boatman by Annalisa Crawford.
It reads: The entire book has a dreamy lilt to it that instantly transports the reader to a uniquely special and otherworldly place. Crawford's style is magnetic and fluid. It really is in a league of its own. Review by Steve Zettler, author of Two for the Money.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· May 31

I've had an influx of new followers recently, so I thought I'd do a little getting-to-know-me-in-5-t-shirts post😎 What t-shirts would you share?

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· May 21

I don't think I've mentioned my writing muse all that much here, but today this gorgeous creature fell asleep for the final time. It's been such a tough day, and probably a few tough weeks to come. He has sat at my feet while I write for the past 12 years. RIP Artoo 💔

My beautiful Huntaway dog, black and tan, lying in the sunshine on a rug.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Apr 30

ARGH!!! I've tried to turn Co-Pilot off in MS Office, despite not having the option boxes that MS's own 'help' pages suggest. But now I've got this icon right beside my text as I work, and it's extremely off-putting. Any suggestions what I can do, apart from find a Microsoft alternative?

Image shows an intrusive Co-Pilot icon right next to my text, offering to help me write my FICTION, which I don't ever, ever want to do.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Apr 26

My first book has two anniversaries - it's original publication date (in February), and today, when the refreshed 2nd edition went live. Happy birthday to Cat and to the Dreamer. books2read.com/cat-and-the-... #BookSky

Book cover for Cat & The Dreamer by Annalisa Crawford. Arrows point to the cover, highlighting the themes: survivors guilt, daydreams and fantasy, dark psychological fiction, teenage suicide pact, coming-of-age.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Mar 22

From my spam folder. Seems a bit mean, I'm trying my best...

A screenshot of my email Spam Folder showing two emails saying 'failure notice'

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Mar 5

Happy St Piran's day to all my Cornish friends and readers! Gool Peran Lowen!

Image shows the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, the gateway to Cornwall. Also know at the Brunel Bridge. The photo was taken facing into England while I'm standing on Cornish soil.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Feb 27

Editing, with scissors and sellotape #Writing #AuthorSky

Image shows a print out of my novella covered in handwritten notes, a blue pen, a pair of scissors, and sticky tape for all the cutting and pasting I do when I'm editing. Nothing is ever in the right place the first time. I'm not a planner!

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Feb 19

Here I am outside West Looe Bookshop, after dropping off some signed copies of my books, proving I inherited my dad's inability to point straight. His best effort was holding a pebble in one hand and pointing to the sky (or somewhere else) with the other 😎 #Looe #Cornwall #BookSky

Image shows me standing outside West Looe Bookshop, with both arms above my head, not quite pointing at the shop's sign.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Feb 2

I had to share this with you 😂

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Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Jan 7

Not all book reviews have to be flamboyant and verbose. One of my most recent ones for The Clock in My Mother's House reads: "Great read... would definitely recommend... very intriguing stories!!" Just a regular reader who wanted to share their thoughts. books2read.com/clock-in-mot...

Image of the book cover of The Clock in My Mother's House by Annalisa Crawford. The text is a review quote and reads: Engaging, playful, and clever. Hooked by the first line. Further text reads: Finalist in the 2025 IAN Book of the Year Awards.

Sadly, my books are not currently available as audiobooks because I'm not sure if I have the readership for that.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Dec 24

I did that thing where I disappear from social media again, didn't I? I got so caught up in a short story dilemma, I forgot about the real world too - presents still need wrapping! Anyway, it's time to have fun. Have a good one!

Image shows my Christmas tree and other decorations lined up along a mantelpiece. A banner along the bottom says Merry Christmas.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Dec 18

The muse is wondering why I'm not writing.

Photo shows my judgemental dog sitting very upright with a jaunty head angle.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Dec 17

Planned to vacuum after lunch, but... #excuses

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Dec 7

It's a Christmas jumper and gloves kind of writing session today. I'm in search of a title for my current short story.

Image shows me with my head resting in my gloved hands.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Dec 5

On this horribly wet, windy grey day, here's a photo I took on Wednesday

Image shows the railway platform in Saltash, with the Tamar Bridge and blue sky also in shot.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Nov 29

It's Saturday and I've just come home from work, and here's a book I wrote 😉 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? bit.ly/One-Tuesday-... or books2read.com/one-tuesday-...

Image shows the cover of my novel One Tuesday Early alongside a review quote that reads, you need to read this story if you're a fan of thrillers or suspense or just simply good books.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Nov 15

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.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Oct 26

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.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Oct 4

Looe Book Fair is going strong #Looe #Cornwall #Readers

Image shows my books displayed on a table

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Sep 24

Autumn sunshine #Cornwall

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Sep 12

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?" www.amazon.co.uk/One-Tuesday-...

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.

Annalisa Crawford@annalisacrawford· Aug 26

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.