(All Hail) Creation
Posts about creative work.
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Rotting Trees Buyer’s Guide
Occasionally I am asked what sort of books I write. I usually say ‘urban fantasy’ or ‘magical and a bit strange.’ Mostly I try to change the subject, because it feels like being asked my bra size. It’s not a secret but I’d rather talk about the weather. I am aware this is not helpful… Continue reading
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Behind the Scenes of My Directorial Debut ‘Kendra’s Adventures in Influencerland’
That sounds fancy, doesn’t it. Like I should be wearing a tuxedo and attending premieres in the Prince Charles Cinema. The actual premiere was in one of the theatre spaces at my university, and I found the experience of watching unbelievably uncomfortable. I’m not normally in the room when people read my books! Also I… Continue reading
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End of May Check In & Chatter
Hello and a very belated happy May! I was vaguely planning to write this month about a few books I’ve read recently, but then it took me two months to finish one of the best non fiction books I’ve read for ages, The Enchanted Life, and I think it might take me two more months… Continue reading
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Read, If You Like ‘Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell’ by Susanna Clarke
The length of time it’s taken me to write this blog is almost equal to the length of time it took me to a) read the book and b) recover from my book hangover. I think book two of 2025 might be in my top three books of 2025 and it is only February. That… Continue reading
Francesca's Thoughts 