Francesca's Words

Community/Social Project Research Questionnaire

Hi everyone, I’ve been kicking around an idea for a community/social project website and I’m doing as much research as I can. If you have three to five minutes and have experienced moderate to strong anger, hopelessness and/or frustration when consuming the news lately, I would appreciate your input. It is completely anonymous. Thank you! […]

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21 September, 2019

Francesca’s Actual Words

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Pre-Order ‘Our Love is Like a Greek Epic’ Card on Folksy

Hi everyone, I’m pleased to announce that one of my most popular print designs, ‘Our Love is Like a Greek Epic’, is now available to pre-order as a folded card! The waiting time is approximately three weeks, as I have to order the cards in from my supplier. UK postage is free, as always. This […]

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16 September, 2019

Mythology Mayhem

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Francesca’s Words at the Winter Fayre at Leigh Community Centre, Southend-on-Sea, 7th December 2019

Hi everyone, I’ve booked my one and only event this year: Leigh Community Centre’s Winter Fayre, on 7th December 2019. The fayre is open 11am-4pm, with 3 or 4 rooms choc full of local businesses selling food, Christmas gifts, artwork, clothes and more. I did last year’s event and it was absolutely packed with fabulous […]

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19 August, 2019

Events

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New Hell’s Belles & Civil Writes Stock on Folksy

Hi everyone, I’ve added stock to my Folksy shop. The Civil Writes collection is now full of all of my F Words prints plus the Brexit prints, while Hell’s Belles now has all seven designs plus stickers. As always, UK postage is free (and for international customers, postage costs are lower on Folksy than on […]

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12 August, 2019

Civil Writes, Hell’s Belles

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Blog Tour for ‘The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes’

Check back for links to the 2021 blog tour to celebrate the release of The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes. 2021 Blog Tour Books with Raven, review (30th March) Tympest Books, guest post (19th March) Writing the Universe, author spotlight (15th March) PoetryBooksYA, Q&A (28th February, full Q&A available on […]

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17 July, 2019

Book News, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes

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Artwork for The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_text]One of my goals, and one of the reasons I’m using Patreon to share The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About […]

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15 July, 2019

The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes

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Special Offer for New & Upgrading Patrons: a Short Story from Me! (Ends 9th Aug.)

Hi everyone, To celebrate my Patreon anniversary, I’m running a special offer until 11th August. Anyone who pledges to the Tea & Biscuits ($3) tier or above, or upgrades an existing pledge, will get a short story from me! You can learn a little bit more (and pledge, obvs) on my Patreon here but for […]

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1 July, 2019

Patreon News

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An Evening with a Marketing Consultant: Introduction to Social Media Workshop at Events@Studio8, Shoeburyness

Hi everyone, I’m hosting a workshop at Events@Studio8 (Unit 8, Crouchmans Business Yard, Poynters Lane, SS3 9TS) on 20th May. Learn the basics of using social media as well as how to stay safe and secure online. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz while you learn! The evening will cover: • Using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, […]

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3 May, 2019

Events

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Closing my nuMonday Shop on 13th May; Closing Down Sale!

Hi everyone, I will be closing my NuMonday shop on 13th May so I’m having a closing sale: get 10% off with the code INSTA until the shop closes. You will still be able to buy stationery from my Folksy shop, of course! See you on the other side, Francesca

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30 April, 2019

Products

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Closing my Numonday Shop & Closing Down Sale!

Hi hi everyone, I’ve taken the decision to close my NuMonday shop. It might be back online one day, but for now it’s time to focus on my Folksy shop. You can get 10% off until closing by entering the code INSTA at the checkout; do me a solid and help me clear it before […]

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29 April, 2019

Sale, Shop News

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