'The Clock in My Mother's House' …
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| What a great cover ... |
... my own mother had a clock that I will now forever think about as I remember this story by Annalisa …
The dictating clock – an apposite quote:
'One of the greatest mysteries of the Universe is time. Time is enigmatic, a dimension that doesn’t quite behave like the three geometric ones. A particularly strange fact about time is that people can experience it differently.'
Two Cornish people should connect shouldn't they … I do – albeit I've never lived there – I most definitely relate to my mother's county … so here's another mother connection … which Annalisa feels run through all these stories: her dedication to her mother …
For Mum, for the laughter, and for the inspiration …
Here we find ten stories, of varying lengths, from Annalisa – all published, shortlisted, or longlisted on a range of competition sites …
She is an accomplished author … and don't we learn from all the stories and posts we read by our authorial-blogging friends …
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| Annalisa at the Costa Awards, 2016 |
… our outlooks become less blinkered – we learn about others' lives, we have a chance to expand our educative horizons …
… and if we're from the same county – we can each relate to the different content we read, as I know I do with Annalisa's tales … my imagination has grown.
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| Her book is now OUT ... I hope you enjoy it - I did! - for links see below |
For Amazon UK click here
And for Amazon US click here
"Crawford is a skilful short story writer. In this collection, melding mundane life with the fantastical, she 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
Here's the link to all the retailers stocking the release of 'The Clock in my Mother's House' - officially due out 10th January, 2023 ... yet Amazon has already posted!
My post on Annalisa's 2021 publication Small Forgotten Moments
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| Annalisa's collections - her dark contemporary fiction with a hint of paranormal |
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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35 comments:
Thank you so much for featuring me today, Hilary.
Pleasure Annalisa - here's to much success for you and your collections ... Happy New Year! Cheers Hilary
A fine tribute to Annalisa, Hilary. I can see that she has already expressed her appreciation. Best wishes - David
Thanks for making me aware of this collection, Hilary. It sounds intriguing. Thanks also for including the US link. I am wishing Annalisa all the best with the book and stories.
"The Clock in My Mother's House" is a perfect heading.
Time is indeed enigmatic, and people can certainly experience it differently. But for me, time has slipped around in older age. Now when I wake up each morning, I have to check my telephone for the time, day, date and year, even before looking at the bookings for that day. This morning I was truly surprised to see it was January already *sigh*
Hari Om
I have bookmarked this - need to get through more of my TBR list before adding more to it, but this does sound worth noting! Thanks for the links. YAM xx
It's great to be able to promote Annalisa's short story series here ... she's an interesting writer - well worth reading ... so thanks for all the comments ...
PS she's out having a fun afternoon in the windy cold of Devon, moved up a county! - to watch Exeter Chiefs, a rugby side ... have fun Annalisa! She will be back later on or tomorrow ...
@ David - she does write well and it's good to know a British author who has a command of story telling ...
@ Dan - pleasure ... she deserves to be read - and then her stories will 'haunt' you ... as they're doing me ...
Glad the US link will be helpful ...
@ Hels - thank you ... you definitely need to read this story ... and as you mention time is enigmatic. Now - I can see where you're coming from ... I still rely on clocks (normal!) - I'm not that techie ... but January for me rocks around ... more in the week ...
@ Yam - I understand that ... there's so many wonderful books and collective short stories from our blogging friends - that TBR pile towers high ...
So everyone - I hope you'll get back here to support Annalisa and read some of her stories ... fascinating tales -
Cheers and Happy New Year - to one and all ... Hilary
Thank you both. Drat you both. I really, really don't need to add to my long list of books to lust after. But have.
My mother spent many of the happiest times in her life in Cornwall.
Good post for Annalisa. I'm coming up next week in her blog hop. I've also ordered it on Amazon and eager to read her stories. Her writing transports me. I hope she has continued success.
I wonder if the New York (City) public library is going to offer the e-edition - as a resident of New York State I can take e-books out, something which (I think) started during lockdown and has continued since. It's a wonderful thing to be able to experience other lifestyles and viewpoints through books. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
David - Hilary offers support to so many authors.
Dan - Thank you
Hels - the clock in the title story would probably NOT help with that. It's a very special clock 🤔
Yamini - hi, and thank you. I hope you enjoy it. (I know the pain of a long TBR list...)
Elephant's Child - if it helps, it's quite a short collection, and can be read between chapters of other books... perhaps? 😎
Joanne - thank you, and I'm looking forward to 'visiting' you in the week!
Alana - the collection should be available to libraries. In my experience, libraries are open to suggestions for their catalogues.
@ EC - I remember your mother loved 'her Cornwall' and so good to see you've added Annalisa's book to your purchases ... enjoy her stories ...
@ Joanne - thanks ... I'll be visiting you to read your promotion for these stories - great to see you've ordered it. Yes we can so easily be transported away to thoughtful realms after reading her stories, enjoy them ...
@ Alana - what a good idea ... I hope NY city public library offer that e-edition ... I must check out my own library here on the south coast. I need to spend more time in our library - finding out more ...
@ Annalisa - thanks for coming over and seeing everyone's comments ... it looks like a good reaction ... and some new purchases ...
Also - I see the match you went to yesterday was good ... with Exeter Chiefs having a good win ... glad the west country is doing well ...
Cheers to one and all - enjoy this second week of January - Hilary
I shall have to add this book to my ever-growing pile of 'to be read'. Happy 2023, Hilary.
Big congratulations to Annalisa!!
@ Janice - thanks: the stories are delightful ... not too serious, but well worth reading - enjoy, when you can get to them ...
@ Alex - yes ... another book under her belt - good for her.
Cheers to you both - Hilary
Sounds interesting.
Congratulations to Annalisa! Sounds like a great collection. And it reminds me of the various clocks I associate with different members of the family.
Congrats to Annalisa for such an interesting collection.
Hilary - it was a fantastic game!
Jabblog - thank you!
Alex - thank you.
Elizabeth - thank you!
Diane - thank you.
This sounds like a collection I would enjoy, Hilary. I live Cornwall and can well imagine how it has inspired and formed the background for Annelisa’s stories. Thank you for telling us about them!
I must have a look for this book. I have my mother's chiming clock that my father gave her as a wedding present. It has quite a history, and I could almost write a book about it as well. We have had two different people who have done repairs on it suggest that it is haunted!!!!
Cheers Diane
I'm a great fan of short fiction (also a great fan of Cornwall!) so I'll be picking this up at some point...all the best to Anna Lisa. Thanks for this post Hilary. Happy New Year to you!
@ Liz - thanks for visiting ...
@ Elizabeth - yes she deserves the congratulations; you're right about associating to various different members of one's family - a clock is usually around to perhaps tell stories ...
@ Diane - thanks - you appreciate launches ... while this collection has fascinating tales in it ...
@ Val - thanks for joining us here ... I'm sure you'll enjoy it - so hope you can get it when you get back from ?sunny Spain - where you're off to today. Cornwall might be better - but I'm biased, as most definitely Annalisa is!
@ Diane - it's published today ... so perhaps you'll be inspired to write a story about your mother's chiming clock - sounds an interesting history and lovely to have that reminder. Gosh - also possibly haunted - well you definitely need to read Annalisa's collection ...
@ Nila - these stories would suit you with your peripatetic lifestyle ... tales to read as you travel or stay awhile.
@ Annalisa - great to see you keeping up with all your entries for your tour this week ...
The rugby game sounded great fun ... so glad you had a break away from all the promotions ...
Cheers to you all - thank you for visiting ... Hilary
Vallypee - Cornwall is a great place for inspiration. My novel Small Forgotten Moments is set in Seaton, if you like Cornish settings.
Rhodesia - A haunted clock! I'm intrigued.
Nilanjana - Thank you. Cornwall is the best 😊
Annalisa is a talented writer. I love reading her stories.
This collection sounds absolutely amazing.
Congrats, Annalisa, and thanks for hosting, Hils:)
@ Annalisa - I have to catch up ... but I'll get around ... great to see you here replying to the comments left - they are encouraging ...
@ Elizabeth - you are right - she is talented with a wonderful imagination for her stories and novels ...
@ Sandra - definitely worth reading ... and I know you're hosting her too ...
Cheers to everyone - I'm 'busy' ... but I'll be over to visit etc in a day or two ... congratulations to Annalisa and all the best - Hilary
I can't think of a better theme to run through stories than a mom theme:)
Elizabeth - thank you so much 😊
Sandra - thank you. I loved putting these stories together. Mothers - can't live without them!!
Congrats Annalisa! Your stories sound awesome:)
Thanks Mark - Annalisa's stories are fascinating and thought provoking to read ... good to see you - cheers Hilary
Thank you, Mark 😊
Congratulations, Annalisa!
Thanks Deniz - it's great to see another story from Annalisa - cheers Hilary
Thanks Deniz!
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