Monday 27 June 2016

You.I.Us by Annalisa Crawford

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;

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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.
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Cheers!
Click for OptionsA 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!


  




Sounds wonderful, Annalisa. Thanks for visiting my blog today

"...intimate pieces that will resonate" - Raffaella Barker 

You. I. Us.
Publication date: June 10, 2016
Genre: Short Stories (Single Author)


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


Click for OptionsAnnalisa 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.

21 comments:

  1. Excellent subject and looks like a wonderful book. Good review Suzanne. Good luck to Annalisa with the sales.
    Yvonne.

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  2. Sounds dreamy. Of course the beach probably wouldn't be in Britain because our weather isn't known for its reliability! Congrats Annalisa!

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    1. A gorgeous Cornish beach, Nick - it's amazing down here :-)

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  3. I could write a book at the beach. Not during summer, though. Too busy and too hot.

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    1. Temperature is never an issue here, Alex. We carry several layers as standard ;-)

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    2. Layers is a must around here!

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  4. Thanks for hosting me today, Suzanne :-)

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  5. Getting sand everywhere where it shouldn't me may hinder writing at my sea lol

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    1. Lol, yes, my pet hate at the beach is sand getting where it shouldn't :-)

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  6. happy monday and glad the tour resumes. By the sea would be perfect. Alas, I'm landlocked so I have to read your stories

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    1. I'll have to write a proper beach story one day, I haven't done that yet!

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  7. That sounds absolutely dreamy. :)

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    1. Probably too dreamy, and I wouldn't get any writing done!

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  8. Thank you all so much for stopping by and wishing Annalisa well. I can't wait to read this book :)

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  9. Hmm, 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.

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    1. Some of my best ideas come from that moment before I fall asleep - I just need to remember my notebook!

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  10. Ooh, 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...

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    1. Just think what amazing ideas would come if you wrote through the night!

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  11. See, 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.)

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    1. At 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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