Crispian Thurlborn
Welcome to Indie April!
Every year, I solicit independent authors/publishers (aka “indies”) to recommend books for me to read, and if I like them, to promote.
My caveat is that I don’t want bestsellers. Nor any book ranked in the top 300,000 on Amazon. And they must be self-published. Small press does not count, as that is just downsized traditional publishing.
If you have any suggestions, please put them in the comments.
This month, I’m adding blog posts promoting 13 authors who have impressed me over the years with writing that lingers in my memory. Lingers in a good way, that is.
These writers are not bestsellers. Although they should be, and would be if we lived in a fair world. But, alas, we don’t. Their writing, though, is top-notch and will entertain you. That much I can guarantee.
Crispian Thurlborn
First up is Crispian Thurlborn, who is truly an author par excellence. He is a master craftsman. A meticulous craftsman. He does magic with words.
He writes stories that will chill you and impart a subtle terror that lingers long after the story has ended. He also writes stories filled with whimsy and humor.
All of his published work is top drawer.
Today I’d like to focus on his short novel, A Bump in the Night. It’s a ghost story, of sorts. It’s a philosophical story, of sorts. It’s sad, yet ends well. It’s filled with humor. And the prose would make Dickens envious.
It’s a tale of two ghosts who try to stop their friend, Mr Bump, from fading away. But the best laid plans of mice, men, and ghosts… Well, you know, Mr Murphy and his law even transcend the grave.
A Bump in the Night is not a tale of terror. Yet, in a subtle sort of way, the story confronts us with death, that thing which terrifies us all.
The book is one of my favorites. But then all of Mr Thurlborn’s work can be listed amongst my favorites. He’s that good.
So this Indie April, do yourself and Mr Thurlborn a favor: buy his books, enjoy them, and review them. Both you and he will be very happy.
Here are links to his Amazon pages:
And if you subscribe to his mailing list, you’ll get the chilling story “Wednesday Girl” for free! It is very good.
Watch for Part 2, which comes out Tuesday.
Comments are always welcome! And until next time, happy reading!
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