Bezzina’s Emporium of Magical Artefacts and Antiquities
-
Pulling Tarot Cards for My Characters | Rotting Trees, Book 1 in the Bezzina’s Emporium Trilogy
So over on Patreon I’m hosting a book club to discuss Rotting Trees. It’s been huge fun revisiting the novel and coming up with conversation points and while I was thinking about the novel’s themes, vibes and many unanswered questions, I got wondering about which cards in the Major Arcana best represent the characters in… Continue reading
behind the scenes books, book blog, book club for YA book, bookish blog, Dead Ends by Francesca Astraea, Major Arcana series, Major Arcana tarot cards, rarot reading, Rotting Trees, Rotting Trees by Francesca Astraea, tarot reading for characters, The Raven’s Prophecy tarot deck by Maggie Stiefvater, YA books, YA series -
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
-
Small Business Shenanigans: Reopening My Stationery Shop (Part One)
The series no one asked for but everyone needs in this era of mass commercialisation. Happy shopping season! August 2024 Think about how much I miss running my shops, and about how the flexibility offered from setting your own work hours is quite helpful for managing chronic fatigue syndrome. September and October 2024 Talk about… Continue reading
alternative to Black Friday, Art, Bezzina’s Emporium of Magical Artefacts and Antiquities, books, Christmas, Etsy alternative, Folksy shop, Francesca Astraea, Francesca’s Words, indie Friday, reopening a stationery shop, Rotting Trees, running a Folksy shop, shop small, signed YA novel, small business diaries, stationery shop, stickers, writing