Today I am delighted to be part of Annalisa Crawford's blog tour for her recent book You.I.Us. A collection of vignettes, small scenes which hint at the story beneath.
During the tour, Annalisa asked 15 bloggers to pose one question each that will give us all a glimpse into her life and writing.
Welcome Annalisa and congratulations on your new release. My question is;
Welcome Annalisa and congratulations on your new release. My question is;
Hayle Beach |
If you could choose anywhere to write where would it be and why (real or fictional)?
Hi Suzanne, you probably know the answer to this already—anywhere near the sea would be perfect.
On a beach, with the ebb and flow of the water, hypnotizing me and allowing the words to flow, or further back so that I can see the whole coastline spanning out below me. In my thoughtful moments, I’d have something beautiful to look at, and when I’m stuck, I’d be able to walk along the soft white sand. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of warm sand between your toes.
Cheers! |
A glass of wine, a box of chocolates, and a sunset would be the perfect end to the day. Of course, I’d still be writing—once I’m in the zone, I don’t stop!
You. I. Us.
Publication
date: June 10, 2016
Genre: Short Stories (Single Author)
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In
You. I. Us., Annalisa Crawford captures everyday people during
poignant defining moments in their lives: An artist puts his heart into
his latest sketch, an elderly couple endures scrutiny by a fellow diner, an
ex-student attempts to make amends with a girl she bullied at school, a
teenager holds vigil at his friend’s hospital bedside, long distance lovers
promise complete devotion, a broken-hearted widow stares into the sea from the
edge of a cliff where her husband died, a grieving son contacts the only person
he can rely on in a moment of crisis, a group of
middle-aged friends inspire each other to live remarkable lives.
Day
after day, we make the same choices. But after reading You. I. Us.,
you’ll ask yourself, “What if we didn’t?”
About the author
Annalisa Crawford lives in Cornwall UK, with a good
supply of moorland and beaches to keep her inspired. She lives with her
husband, two sons, a dog and a cat. Annalisa writes dark contemporary,
character-driven stories. She has been winning competitions and publishing
short stories in small press journals for many years, and is the author of Cat
& The Dreamer and Our Beautiful Child.
Excellent subject and looks like a wonderful book. Good review Suzanne. Good luck to Annalisa with the sales.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thank you, Yvonne :-)
DeleteSounds dreamy. Of course the beach probably wouldn't be in Britain because our weather isn't known for its reliability! Congrats Annalisa!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous Cornish beach, Nick - it's amazing down here :-)
DeleteI could write a book at the beach. Not during summer, though. Too busy and too hot.
ReplyDeleteTemperature is never an issue here, Alex. We carry several layers as standard ;-)
DeleteLayers is a must around here!
DeleteThanks for hosting me today, Suzanne :-)
ReplyDeleteGetting sand everywhere where it shouldn't me may hinder writing at my sea lol
ReplyDeleteLol, yes, my pet hate at the beach is sand getting where it shouldn't :-)
Deletehappy monday and glad the tour resumes. By the sea would be perfect. Alas, I'm landlocked so I have to read your stories
ReplyDeleteI'll have to write a proper beach story one day, I haven't done that yet!
DeleteThat sounds absolutely dreamy. :)
ReplyDeleteProbably too dreamy, and I wouldn't get any writing done!
DeleteThank you all so much for stopping by and wishing Annalisa well. I can't wait to read this book :)
ReplyDeleteHmm, I'd be afraid if I tried to write on the beach, I'd be lulled to sleep:) But it does present a lovely scenario.
ReplyDeleteSome of my best ideas come from that moment before I fall asleep - I just need to remember my notebook!
DeleteOoh, I love the idea of writing on a sunset beach. I'd like to do that too. But then I'd probably stay up way too late...
ReplyDeleteJust think what amazing ideas would come if you wrote through the night!
DeleteSee, I think the problem with writing on the beach is that I'd be too tempted to abandon my work. (And yes, I have attempted it. Yay for Florida.)
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I'm editing via my Kindle, that's something I can do anywhere. If I was writing a first draft, I'd have more problems with the wind taking my notes!
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