The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes
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Indie magazines, indie videos & indie bands
How long has it been since I wrote a post here if we measure in calendar months? Maybe let’s focus on the here and now. I’ve noticed a lot of new viewers in the last few months so if you’re new here, hi, I’m Francesca, I write books and short stories and films. I seem… Continue reading
Bezzina’s Emporium of Magical Artefacts and Antiquities, book review, books, Divinations Magazine, fiction, indie-video-maker, reading, Rotting Trees by Francesca Astraea, Sometimes Women Your Age Are Just Tired, The Big Push Mambo No. 5, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes -
Top 10 Reasons to Read The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes, by someone who is in no way biased
I haven’t slept properly because I spent yesterday in a Magnus Archives-ending bubble, then woke up at 5:30am which is probably not related but also I had at least one dream about [spoiler] so who knows. It’s the Easter holidays now, so I’m officially off the clock academia-wise for a few days, and between Magnus… Continue reading
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Thoughts on the Epically Long Bad Book Review (by a confused reader and slightly nervous author)
Picture the scene. You’re browsing the internet. You find a page of reviews for a book you loved, or perhaps fall down a book blog rabbit hole. You spend a delightful tea break reading all the posts from people who, like you, find this book FANTASTIC. You are warmed in your soul; you feel connected… Continue reading
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2020 Has Not Been Completely Shit and Here is Definitive Proof
You heard me. I’d normally consider doing the Indifferent Ignorance awards, but I don’t feel like dedicating time to ignorant people… they are the reason I spent Christmas Day in tier 4. I’m also mindful that it’s important to count our blessings, not our curses, so in this post I’m going to share some of… Continue reading
'Imaginary Friend' Stephen Chbosky, 'Naughts and Crosses' Malorie Blackman, 'Real Life Money' Clare Seal, ‘Cabin Pressure’, ‘The Umbrella Academy’, A Small Wardrobe, Brooklyn Nine Nine, Derry Girls, Indifferent Ignorance, My Frugal Year, Nighty Night, Schitt's Creek, The Magnus Archives, The Princess and the Dragon and Other Stories About Unlikely Heroes, Tier 4, Tim Minchin 'Apart Together'
Francesca's Thoughts 