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Francesca's Words

by Francesca Astraea

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  • Newsletter Reminder

    Hi everyone, Just a reminder that I run a monthly (ish) newsletter. I’m using social media less and less, so it’s a great way for me to have a chat with readers and shop customers, share my blog posts and announce updates or new releases. You can join the newsletter using this link. You’ll have…

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    31 May, 2021
    Francesca’s Actual Words, General
    Francesca’s Words, newsletter, stationery and accessories
  • Paperback Edition of ‘The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes’ Available Now!

    Hi hi lovelies, I’m so pleased to announce that you can now order a paperback edition of The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes! It’s only available on Amazon, in paperback, at present, but fingers crossed for a hardcover! You can read a bit about why I’m using Amazon’s print on…

    francescaburke

    23 April, 2021
    Book News, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes
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  • Release Information | ‘The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes’

    Hello darlings, I’m so pleased to announce that my novel The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes is out as an ebook and as a paperback via Amazon! Read on for links for buying, reviews, cover and more. Retailers & Libraries Paperback Retailers: Ebook Retailers: Libraries: Learn more, etc. Read more…

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    19 December, 2020
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  • Last Recommended Order Dates for Christmas 2020

    It’s that time of year again! Here are my last recommended order dates for delivery by 25th December: United Kingdom: 18th December (1st or 2nd class) Europe, USA & Canada: 10th December Everywhere Else: 8th December Browse my mythology and feminist stationery and accessories here. Free UK standard postage, with shipping upgrades for the UK…

    francescaburke

    10 November, 2020
    Shop News
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  • Folksy x Pedddle Christmas Market

    Hello everyone, I’m excited to be doing my first ever online craft fair! It’s hosted by Pedddle in collaboration with Folksy, and runs 10am-10pm on 5th and 6th December. If you haven’t heard of Pedddle, it’s a platform that hosts and promotes craft markets, both online and offline. I haven’t done an online market before…

    francescaburke

    29 October, 2020
    Events, Shop News
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  • Francesca’s Words on Ko-Fi

    Hi everyone, I’ve opened a Ko-Fi page, as I’m aware that lots of you enjoy my stories and would love to support them, but don’t want to commit to becoming a regular patron (which I fully understand). Ko-Fi works as a one-off thing, with each payment pre-set at £3, so you’re literally buying me a…

    francescaburke

    10 July, 2020
    Francesca’s Actual Words
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  • Commissions Open (May-August 2020)

    Hello lovelies, I’m excited to finally have an organised and commissions sheet! Not going to lie, it’s a little bit because I need to fill eleven more slots in the Major Arcana series… Here’s what I’m offering: Flash Fiction/Vignette/Article/Letter (I’ll write any medium, really.) Up to 800 words approx.: £30 Up to 1500 words approx.:…

    francescaburke

    26 May, 2020
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  • International Shipping Reinstated on Folksy Plus Updated Shipping Times

    Hello friends, Good news! I’ve reinstated international postage in my Folksy shop, and reduced the shipping times to 7 days. I’m still aiming to post orders within 3 working days, I want to minimise my trips to the post office (and minimise my stress levels a bit as well). I still have my Etsy shop…

    francescaburke

    13 May, 2020
    Francesca’s Actual Words, Shop News
    feminist stationery, Folksy seller, Folksy shop, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, Greek mythology stationery, Norse mythology stationery
  • ‘The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes’ Free to Read on PDF

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    Francesca

    23 March, 2020
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  • CV-19 Updates & Changes to Shipping on my Folksy

    Hi everyone, Due to CV-19/coronavirus, I am in self-isolation from 20th March to 28th March, so orders from my shop have a longer wait time. Additionally, I will not be shipping outside of the UK until further notice, in order to minimise my contact with groups at a higher risk of coronavirus. This is because…

    francescaburke

    20 March, 2020
    Shop News
    coronavirus, CV-19, Folksy shop, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words
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