Tag: Francesca Astraea
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Read the Prologue & First Three Chapters of Rotting Trees Here (free!)
Hello lovelies, Here are the prologue and first three chapters of Rotting Trees, the first instalment of the Bezzina’s Emporium of Magical Artefacts and Antiquities trilogy! You can find the whole novel, in ebook or paperback, at various retailers and libraries globally here. Join my newsletter here and support me via the No. 1 Readers’…
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