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Thank you @societyofauthors.bsky.social #westmidlands branch for the opportunity to host a meeting for our members talking about #literaryfestivals and how to create one. Looking forward to it! @southwarkslitfest.bsky.social @franhill123.bsky.social @karenstoreyauthor.bsky.social

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Completely missed this series in 2000 & now catching up. It's so funny but so sad, just how I like my telly. Rob Brydon as a divorced cab driver who tries to see everything positively, and it breaks your heart. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Redrafting a poem? Find a few tips in last week's launch of my book, seq to The Process of Poetry,, where leading Australian poets share their working methods. Please share. 🙏 Book avail from me in UK/or pub in Oz www.5islandspress.com/post/the-mak... #Poetrysky #redrafting #poets #tips #advice

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In the mood for a funny mini-story about miscommunication? franhill123.substack.com/p/a-mini-sto...

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Fran Hill is back! With her signature wit, sensitivity and humour, Fran’s second novel ‘HOME BIRD’ will open your eyes to the world of foster care, and have you chuckling until the very last page. Out 20 March. Pre-order www.waterstones.com/book/home-bi... #books #booksky @franhill123.bsky.social

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A completely engrossing novel that transported me utterly to the early 20th century, this is a must-read! Read my full review below. @franquinn.bsky.social #booksky bookaholicbex.wordpress.com/2025/02/07/t...

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Me at 14 in 1976, same age as Jackie Chadwick in my novel Cuckoo in the Nest. I was a pain in the arse for my teachers. Can you see it in my face?! Jackie is so much better behaved. Home Bird, featuring Jackie at 17, coming 20 March. Available to pre-order!

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Tomorrow! Tomorrow! The sun'll come out tomorrow! QUICK #writers! This is an incredible thing to win! #writingcommunity #authors #shortstories #writing #winning #writingcompetition @karenstoreyauthor.bsky.social @franhill123.bsky.social @davemusson.bsky.social

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A seriously good read. I read a pre-publication copy while on holiday in Wales & can confirm that it's an excellent accompaniment to warmed Welsh cakes and way too much butter.

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I sent this photo to an estate agent to ask them to collect a discarded 'Sold' board from a grass verge near us and now I'm worried about the person I've become

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I had fun writing this and interviewing other @societyofauthors.bsky.social members to see what their local groups offered, too. Plenty, is the answer!

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Thank you to Public Lending Rights and the 380 readers who borrowed my books from libraries. So many people still don't realise that authors get a payment every time - this year, 11p per borrow. Get down to your library, folks!

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Extract from the bio on my website: 'Caring foster parents do their best to train me, taking advice from lion tamers and snake charmers.' franhill.co.uk/copy-of-books

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Amazing review of HOME BIRD, thanks @bexbookaholic.bsky.social 'Finding an author who can make you crack up as much as @franhill123.bsky.social does is the ultimate treat.... I completely adored [it].' bookaholicbex.wordpress.com/2025/01/17/h... #booksky #books #publishing #comedy #fostering

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This week's Substack post. Hope it makes you smile! open.substack.com/pub/franhill...

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Ah, that's my day 3 squillion % made! You're a gem @BexBookaholic and I am very happy that you loved it! I know you have a mahoosive TBR so thank you for taking time with Home Bird 😍

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Thanks for the recommendation @dashingmetro.bsky.social I was completely absorbed! What a beautiful film. I haven't read the novel but I will now.

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This is looking good #authors! #creativenonfiction #poetry #fiction #flash So much to choose from! £75 top prize thank you very much! @gwynethbox.bsky.social @karenstoreyauthor.bsky.social @franhill123.bsky.social #authorcommunity #writingcommunity #poets #books #reading #shortstories

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A reader messaged me to say that 'Cuckoo in the Nest' got her 14 year old daughter back into reading and they both can't wait for the follow-up. This kind of feedback is the BEST www.amazon.co.uk/Cuckoo-Nest-...

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If my Bluesky follower list is anything to go by, the US has more army chaplains than people who need to be chaplained.

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Very happy to have an article in 'The Author' about my experience of being involved in the Warwickshire Society of Authors local group. If you're an SoA member but not in a local group, check the website to see if there's one near you! If not, start one?! societyofauthors.org/groups/local...

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Would your #bookclub like to read 'Cuckoo in the Nest'? My publisher @legendpress.bsky.social would love to hear from you as they have IDEAS and I would love to hear from them that they have heard from you 😊 Here's Olivia telling you about the scheme 👇👇👇

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Which one’s your favourite? Think mine is Page Mage 😂

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Here's this week's Substack post should you need a mood boost! franhill123.substack.com/p/evidence-o...

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See you there, Bella!

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Our Cyber Monday sale is live for today and today ONLY!! 🎁📚🛍️ We have 40% off the entire website for today only! So make sure to grab some amazing presents at the best prices! Head over to www.legendbookshop.com #bookdeals #SupportSmallPresses #CyberMonday #booksky

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Thank you so much, Anne, for this generous and appreciative review which has somewhat brightened up a grey Thursday morning for me! I'm so glad you have 'Home Bird' to enjoy too over Christmas! 🐦

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Brilliant trailer @stephaniecarty.bsky.social

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Free book alert!! 📚📚📚

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I'm at that stage in writing a novel that feels like when you've got the shopping home and randomly dumped it on the kitchen surfaces but now have to tidy it away in its allotted spaces and cupboards and fridges and freezers then decide what to do with 16 tins of tomatoes you ordered by mistake.

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Latest review starts, 'I finished reading Cuckoo in the Nest last night - regrettably - I just didn’t want it to end.' Aaaaaaaand, the good news is, it doesn't have to! Its follow-up 'Home Bird' now available to pre-order www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Bird-Fr...

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We're planning a little sale on our online shop next Friday 29th November #blackfriday 40% off all books for the day only! Perfect for your Christmas shopping, or to treat yourself. #BookSky #books

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