Tag: Francesca Astraea

• Last Order Dates for Valentine’s 2026 (limited stock)

  Hello, I have limited Valentine’s Day cards and anti-Valentine’s prints after some very successful December markets and I don’t have plans to restock. So I’m recommending everyone who wants an item a) doesn’t wait around and b) orders by 9th February for delivery by 13th February. All Valentine’s and anti-Valentine’s pieces are in the Get…

  Francesca

  19 January, 2026

  Mythology Mayhem, Shop News

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• Last Order Dates for December 2025

  Hello everyone, Just a note to remind you that the last recommended order date to receive bookish merch, signed books or other stationery from my Folksy shop is Monday 15th December. Order after then and I can’t guarantee you’ll receive your item by 25th Dec. There are very limited items in my stock due to…

  Francesca

  6 November, 2025

  Writing

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• How we made KENDRA’S ADVENTURES IN INFLUNCERLAND blog post

  Hello hello, Just a little note to let you know I put together a blog post over at Francesca’s Thoughts about the inspiration and production process behind Kendra’s Adventures in Influencerland, my last short film. Enjoy! Francesca

  Francesca

  20 October, 2025

  Writing

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• Short Story Included in the Burnham Book Festival 2025 Competition Anthology

  Hello hello, I’m chuffed to announce a short story of mine is in the 2025 Burnham Book Festival competition anthology. The story is called The Archive for Fair Folk Studies’ Anthology of Twenty-First Century Research into Fairies in the UK: An Account of Somerset Pixies (what a title). The Burnham Book Festival is a fantastic…

  Francesca

  9 September, 2025

  Writing

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• Free Sensitivity/Authenticity Reading, August-October

  Hi everyone, I have spaces for sensitivity reading services, and I’m offering a limited number for free in exchange for testimonials throughout August, September and October. What is sensitivity reading? Also known as authenticity reading, it’s the process of reading a script and suggesting improvements or tweaks to improve the authenticity of the script. You…

  Francesca

  10 August, 2025

  Writing

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• Interview with Monica from Spells and Tomes about Rotting Trees

  Hello, I was interviewed by the lovely Monica over at Spells and Tomes, as part of her Indie-R-Views series. If you fancy five minutes of chat about the inspiration behind the Bezzina’s Emporium world, Rotting Trees and the sequel (soooooon), check it out! If you’d like to read Rotting Trees, you can find the sampler…

  Francesca

  1 July, 2025

  Book News

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• Kendra’s Adventures in Influencerland | A Short Film by Francesca Astraea

  Hello hello, Chuffed to share my directorial debut, Kendra’s Adventures in Influencerland. Kendra wants to host a livestream celebrating 5,000 followers. Kendra’s brother wants her to answer her phone. What could possibly go wrong? Credits: Written, directed and produced by Francesca Astraea. Starring: Alex, András, Bel, Eddie, Evie, Florence, Gavin, Janine, Lewis, Maisie, Rich, Sarah,…

  Francesca

  6 June, 2025

  Short Films & Audio Dramas

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• New Guide to the No. 1 Readers’ Club on Patreon

  Hello readers, I’ve added a guide to my blog that runs through how the No. 1 Readers’ Club on Patreon works. It’s divided into billing/logistics and rewards. You can read the guide here (and if you read until the end you’ll find a link to get a free month of membership on me…). Enjoy and…

  Francesca

  13 April, 2025

  Francesca’s Actual Words, Patreon

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• Pre-Order ‘Rotting Trees’ in ebook and paperback!

  Hello lovely readers, I’m so pleased to announce that Rotting Trees, the first book in the Bezzina’s Emporium of Magical Artefacts and Antiquities trilogy, will release on 31st January 2025. It will be available as an ebook and a paperback from all major retailers. Ask your local bookshop to order it in! It’s available through…

  Francesca

  3 November, 2024

  Book News

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• £1 Sale | The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes | Google Play

  Hello! If you’re an Android user, you can get The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes on Google Play for just £1 for the next few weeks! You can find reviews here if that’s your bag.

  Francesca

  1 August, 2024

  Writing

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