Tag Archives: Books

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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Reincarnation

Posted on May 27, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

In my next life, I’d like to come back as a seagull. Fly, swim, eat fish and chips. Who could ask for more? (Even if you don’t believe in reincarnation, it makes a great premise for a story!)    

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Press the button if you dare! #kidlit #freebook

Posted on April 15, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Life’s no joke now we’ve all been grounded, particularly for kids who need distracting from all the bad news! If you have an avid young reader who’s running out of entertainment, you might like to check out my book Gateway … Continue reading →

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Read Your Dog a Story! #WorldReadAloudDay

Posted on February 5, 2020 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! I’ve been unwell for the last couple of weeks, with some sort of acute arthritis which made my front feet swell up. It was really painful for a while, and I’ve had to take nasty medicine. The … Continue reading →

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The Nerd Gene

Posted on December 17, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

I envy writers who have the nerd gene. Nerdism is not a bad thing. Nerds are generally very patient and don’t lose their temper – essential qualities for online marketing. Nerds are capable of producing swanky websites with book trailer … Continue reading →

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Some Spooky Action for #Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Here’s an extract from my work in progress, a supernatural comedy for kids! Chapter One: Spooky Action Charlie Busby lay in bed, watching a spider as it built its web in the corner of the sloping ceiling. He could hear … Continue reading →

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What Pearly thought of Dorian Greyhound

Posted on September 11, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! As promised in my last post, here are my thoughts on The Picture of Dorian Greyhound, which I have just finished reading. I immediately fell in love with Dorian, a beautiful and innocent young Greyhound who has … Continue reading →

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Advice, please!

Posted on August 14, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

I recently read on a writing advice website that ‘He took a deep breath’ is a cliche. Now, I’ll admit we don’t want a character taking a deep breath every five minutes. However, in certain circumstances a human being does … Continue reading →

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It’s Anne of Avonlea – but not as we know it!

Posted on June 19, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! Did I tell you that Millie taught me to read? It took me a while to get the hang of it – especially the Kindle – but now I’m pretty good, even if I say so myself. … Continue reading →

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Gateway to Magic

Posted on April 9, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Gateway to Magic gets a thumbs-up from author and book blogger Kevin Cooper – visit his blog for the full review. You might also like to check out his books! I particularly enjoyed his moving ‘Miedo’ series, detailing the struggles … Continue reading →

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