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Alan Crawford

Alan Crawford

  • Genre:

    Crime Fiction Humor Science Fiction
  • Country: Australia
  • Books: 4
  • Profession: Retired
  • Born: Ides of March
  • Member Since: Jan 2025
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  • Followers: 178
BIOGRAPHY

Retired, with plenty of time on my hands and a healthy dose of grumpiness. The collection leans into sarcasm, cynicism, and a twisted take on the world. I'm inspired by the likes of Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Douglas Adams. Several curious people, really it’s just one, asked me how or where the ideas came from. Thankfully, there’s no clear answer. When the trousers, mind, or weather conditions suit such things, the computer opens, a page appears, and it starts to flow. Wondrously weird, odd, and strange things abound.

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A Story or Two to Tell (Stories to Tell Book 1)
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A Story or Two to Tell (Stories to Tell Book 1)by Alan CrawfordPublish: Jan 09, 2025Series: Stories to TellCrime Fiction Humor
More Stories to Tell (Stories to Tell Book 2)
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More Stories to Tell (Stories to Tell Book 2)by Alan CrawfordPublish: Feb 04, 2025Series: Stories to TellCrime Fiction Mystery Humor
Very Odd Short Stories (Stories to tell Book 3)
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Very Odd Short Stories (Stories to tell Book 3)by Alan CrawfordPublish: Apr 22, 2025Series: Stories to TellCrime Fiction Mystery Humor
Really Odd Short Stories (Stories to tell Book 4)
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Really Odd Short Stories (Stories to tell Book 4)by Alan CrawfordPublish: Aug 23, 2025Series: Stories to TellCrime Fiction Mystery Humor

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Alan Crawford Interview On 03, Jun 2025

"Retired, with plenty of time on his hands and a healthy dose of grumpiness, Alan Crawford has started sharing his rather strange stories. “A Story or Two to Tell” is just the beginning of a collection that leans into sarcasm, cynicism, and a twisted take on the world. Inspired by the likes of Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, and Douglas Adams, he sits at his computer and lets whatever bubbles up."
What possessed you to write this book—was it inspiration or sheer frustration?

My aim was to start the process of sharing most of my rather strange stories. A Story or Two to Tell is just the beginning.

How does an increasingly bored and grumpy old man like yourself still find the energy to write something that brings joy to others?

Being retired with loads of time, being grumpy is simply a byproduct.

Living on the Gold Coast, do the sunshine and beaches help you stay sane, or are they just a distraction from the world going mad?

For no real reason, I'm not one for the beach, but I enjoy the weather. I’m not sure about sane?

You say you watch the world with growing concern—what’s at the top of your ‘this is all going to hell’ list?

The world is having to witness wars, genocide, and the impact of that imbecile POTUS.

Your book, “A Story or Two to Tell,” is described as a "fanciful résumé"—should we be concerned about your past or just your imagination?

The resume is just an introduction and a way of leading to the two stories that follow.

Given that this is just the beginning, how much darker—or funnier—can we expect the next installment to be?

More Stories to Tell and Very Odd Short Stories continue the theme.

Have your views mellowed or sharpened over time? Has age brought wisdom or just better sarcasm?

I have developed a razor-sharp level of sarcasm and cynicism, and sadly, have become too judgmental at times.

Do younger generations give you hope, or do they make you want to go full hermit in the bush?

I wonder if my inability to understand them was the same confusion faced by my parents.

In what ways do you try to bring a smile to others—do you find it’s getting harder these days?

The world is such a disaster right now; the only hope we have is laughing at those causing the destruction.

Do you write to make sense of the chaos, to escape it, or to poke fun at it while it burns?

I happen to ignore the world while creating my twisted version of one.

Is there a particular message you’re hoping readers take away—or are you just happy they’re reading at all?

Very happy for any readers and would love feedback.

How do you balance being critical of the world with still offering something uplifting?

I don’t think my stories could be considered uplifting; they’re harsh and to the point, I’d say.

Are there any writers or thinkers (grumpy or not) who’ve inspired your worldview or writing style?

Neil Gaiman, Sir Terence Pratchett, Douglas Adams

What keeps you going—coffee, sarcasm, or the remote chance that things might just get better?

I sit at my computer, the empty page, and bash out what flows into my head, coffee, something I’ve seen on TV or just my fading memory.

How has been your experience working with AllAuthor?

AllAuthor has been very helpful, and I hope that it helps connect my "Stories to Tell Collection” with readers.

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      • Alan Crawford Alan Crawford 4 months ago
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      • Cheers Peter, Alex, the Environmental Health Officer, is based on my time at the Council. It may be time to add more tales to the story. :)
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        • Peter Ackroyd Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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        • Thank you for sharing that, Alex sounds like a character with depth and personal resonance, especially drawn from real-life experience. If you don’t mind me asking, how do you typically promote your books? Have you discovered any particularly effective methods for reaching new readers, whether through online platforms, events, or word of mouth?
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          • Alan Crawford Alan Crawford 4 months ago
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          • I'm still new to this and finding some very slow organic growth, despite the 100s of offers for services (videos, trailers, marketing) seems to be working. I certainly won't be paying any bills with sales income. :)
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            • Peter Ackroyd Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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            • Thank you for the honest insight, slow organic growth is something I think every writer can relate to, especially when navigating the early stages of audience-building. And yes, the flood of service offers can certainly make it difficult to know where to focus! Something that might be worth considering not as marketing services per se, but as tools to better position your work are strategies like BookBub Ads, a refined book description rewrite, and Amazon Author Profile optimization. These are not promotional “services” in the commercial sense but rather foundational elements that can significantly increase your book’s visibility within platforms readers are already browsing.

              Each of these steps is really about giving your work the best chance to be discovered, not “marketing” in the pushy sense, but simply clearing the path for connection.
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                • Peter Ackroyd Peter Ackroyd 4 months ago
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                • I’m glad to hear you’ve taken the leap into BookBub and their author platform, it’s a solid step toward connecting with the right readers.

                  If you’re interested, I can also share the contact information of the specialist who guided me through BookBub, Author website and helped me focus my efforts on what actually works. It’s not a promotional service but rather a way to gain insights into how your books are being received across blogs and online platforms.
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