Author Archives: annabellefranklinauthor

Items for the Cosmic Dustbin, please!

Posted on December 19, 2018

Hi, Pearl here! Thanks to Millie’s excellent tuition I am now a thoroughly sophisticated and literate Greyhound in my own right, so I’d like to tell you a bit about Annabelle’s work in progress. In the third book of the Bad … Continue reading →

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Sponsor a Greyhound for Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2018

Guess what? I’ve been selected to be the face of Greyhound Rescue Wales’s Sponsor a Dog Christmas appeal! This time last year, wise little Millie wrote a post about Christmas presents. She pointed out that most humans have too much … Continue reading →

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Pearl’s Tribute to Millie

Posted on December 5, 2018

As you know, Millie crossed the Rainbow Bridge last week. I didn’t realise what had happened at first – she looked just like she usually does when she flies off to the astral plane to hunt down ideas for stories. … Continue reading →

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Run Free, Millie

Posted on November 30, 2018

I’m sorry to have to tell you that Millie crossed the Bridge earlier this week. She was a very special girl, and she’ll be sadly missed by her family and friends. Her playful, fun-loving spirit lives on and will continue … Continue reading →

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Reblog: A New Puppy for the Holidays

Posted on November 22, 2018

A timely reminder from author Tricia Drammeh on not giving puppies as presents… We’re all familiar with the classic Holiday movie scene where a small child joyfully discovers his most cherished gift beneath the Christmas tree: an adorable puppy (or … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Buy a book for Christmas #Children – Andrea Balsara, Robbie and Michael Cheadle, Annabelle Franklin and Jemima Pett.

Posted on November 16, 2018

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Another group of books that are suitable for children and would make great gifts this Christmas. I am sharing these books first as most are in print as well as eBook and will need…

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#Halloween: The Attention-Seeking Shapeshifter

Posted on October 31, 2018

Fairyland is full of shapeshifters; they’re part of the natural balance.  But occasionally you’ll come across a shapeshifter who has gone out of control. Such a one is Nigel the Nuisance, who uses his shapeshifting to show off.  He practises … Continue reading →

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Pearly Practises Blogging

Posted on October 10, 2018

Hi, Pearl here. Millie has said I need to practise my blogging skills, so I’m doing today’s post. Recently, Annabelle has been putting extra bits of cold chicken and turkey on Millie’s dinner. She doesn’t think I’ve noticed, but I … Continue reading →

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Faeries and Aliens: A Review of ‘Thieves in the Night’ by Joshua Cutchin

Posted on September 17, 2018

Originally posted on deadbutdreaming:
THIEVES IN THE NIGHT: A Brief History of Supernatural Child Abductions by Joshua Cutchin (Anomalist Books, 2018) ISBN: 9781938398957 This book comes just at the right time. The debate about the possible connections between the folkloric representations…

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September Sunflower

Posted on September 13, 2018

I can’t believe it’s a month since my last post! I know I only post once a month, but time seems to be speeding up. Maybe it’s something to do with being an old dog. Another problem of old age … Continue reading →

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