Author Archives: annabellefranklinauthor

Indie: Fostering an Old Dog

Posted on April 17, 2024 by annabellefranklinauthor

Sadly, four of our neighbourhood dogs crossed the Bridge last month. They were all old, but that didn’t make it any easier for their humans. One of them was a sweet-natured black lurcher called Indie, who was taken in by … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 29, 2024 by annabellefranklinauthor

Have a great weekend – but don’t let your dogs get their paws on that chocolate! AI image generated with Microsoft Copilot

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Lyra Welcomes the Spring

Posted on March 20, 2024 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Lyra here! I’m so glad winter is over – it’s been the longest, wettest winter I’ve ever known, and we whippets hate to get wet. I’ve been spending most of my time indoors, which is really boring, because I … Continue reading →

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FREE KIDS’ BOOKS! #ebookweek24

Posted on March 6, 2024 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s Read an Ebook Week on Smashwords, and these two fun adventures are FREE until Sunday! Gateway to Magic Steven Topcliff is addicted to his games console, but when a goblin changeling takes his place on Earth, he finds himself … Continue reading →

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Eddie Creates Chaos #ShortStory #WritingCommunity

Posted on February 28, 2024 by annabellefranklinauthor

‘This was a really bad idea,’ said Angus. ‘We had to have a holiday,’ said Damaris. ‘He had to have a holiday.’ ‘We should have gone self-catering.’ ‘Yes, and I would have ended up doing all the catering.’ ‘Well, let’s … Continue reading →

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To AI or not to AI?

Posted on January 24, 2024 by annabellefranklinauthor

I’m hoping to start publishing my Bad Boy Wizard series in the spring. I say ‘hoping’, because right now I feel like I’m facing an assault course. To begin with, this blog needs an overhaul. At the moment I’m using … Continue reading →

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Solstice Greetings from Lyra

Posted on December 21, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Another festival, and Lyra’s off to another party in Fairyland, where magical things happen to little whippets! Wishing you all a joyful Solstice, a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year. AI generated with NightCafe Studio

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Lyra Goes to the Movies

Posted on December 18, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Lyra here! Last week, I joined my friends in GRW Therapy Hounds for a movie night with the students at Swansea Uni. I was looking forward to it, as the movie was Santa Stole Our Dog. I love to … Continue reading →

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Sad News about Keith

Posted on November 15, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

This is a difficult post to write. Some of you may remember Keith, the bull lurcher I fostered during the lockdowns of 2020 and who was homed in 2021 with a lovely family just across the valley. Last month, I … Continue reading →

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Goblins galore – and a great #Halloween read!

Posted on October 31, 2023 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Lyra here! Don’t tell my human, but I’m off to the goblins’ Halloween party! The veil between the worlds is at its thinnest at this time of year. It’s easy for dogs – and children – to slip through … Continue reading →

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