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  • Standard Reminder I Have Things You Can Gift This Holidaytimes

    Hello! As we are nearing COMMERCIAL HEAVEN WINTER TIMES aka mid-December, I thought I’d share a few places you can pick up my work, if you are in the market for gifts this COMMERCIAL HOLIDAY OF YOUR CHOICE. (If you aren’t and you hate everything, um, here’s a website I run that helps you find…

    Francesca

    25 November, 2022
    Francesca’s Actual Words
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  • ‘Manifested’ in The Creative Zine Summer 2022

    Hi hi, My little horror story, Manifested, is in The Creative Zine issue three, Summer 2022. I loved writing it and I’m really enjoying reading the other submissions, so go check it out! Look after yourselves, Francesca

    Francesca

    12 August, 2022
    General
    'Manifested' by Francesca Astraea, The Creative Zine
  • Commissions Open Until 31st May!

    Hello hello, I’m pleased to announce that short story commissions are open until 31st May. Everyone who joins the No. 1 Readers’ Club at the Afternoon Tea tier or above (and current members who upgrade!) enjoy a short story commission, written over the summer! The details: Stories will be anything from 1000 to 3000 words…

    Francesca

    18 May, 2022
    Writing
  • Eurovision Drinking/Bingo Game Available Now!

    Hello, It’s back! My Eurovision drinking game (which also works as a bingo board for those of you who don’t drink) is available via my Folksy. Make sure you purchase before next Saturday, because I have to manually email you the file for you to print! As always, shout if you have any questions. Look…

    Francesca

    7 May, 2022
    Products, Shop News
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  • ‘The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes’ Discounted on Google Play!

    Hello hello. If you like ebooks and YA fantasy, I have good news: The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes is discounted on Google Play now! It’s just £4.99. As always, it’s available on most ebook platforms, or on Amazon as a paperback. Look after yourselves, Francesca

    Francesca

    15 April, 2022
    Book News, Writing
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  • Stationery Shop Open Until Mid-Late March

    Hello everyone, I hope you’re all well. Just a quick message that I’ve briefly reopened my stationery shop on Folksy. I’m only shipping to the UK and USA – if you’re in a different country and would like to order, please message me via Folksy! I have very little stock so if there’s something you…

    Francesca

    25 February, 2022
    Mythology Mayhem, Shop News
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  • New Art for ‘The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes’ by Gabrielle Rose

    Hi! I’m so pleased to show you a new piece of art for The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes. It’s by Gabrielle Rose, a fantastic Canadian artist who specialises in horror and the occult. Which scene do you think it’s from? If you haven’t read the book, here’s a list…

    Francesca

    30 December, 2021
    Book News, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes
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  • Closing Stationery Shops on 1st September

    Hello! I will be closing my stationery shops (Folksy and Etsy) on 1st September, with 31st August as my last mailing day. My workload is increasing and I thought it best to stop spinning at least one plate before it breaks. There is 20% off most items in both stores! The prices are the same…

    francescaburke

    28 June, 2021
    Francesca’s Actual Words, Products, Sale, Shop News
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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…

    francescaburke

    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
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Upcoming Events

Cardiff Book Fair, 21st November 2026

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No generative Artificial Intelligence (gen-AI) was used in the creation of any of my prose or visual or audible media. I expressly forbid any organisation, person or entity from using my work for generative AI training. I am part of the Society of Authors’ Human Authored scheme.

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