Tag Archives: Fairies

When Pan is the DJ

Posted on August 24, 2022 by annabellefranklinauthor

The most boring thing you can say to a dog is ‘Go and lie down’. I’m at the age when I want to party. Lying down is for old dogs. It’s the last thing I want to do on warm summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs | Tagged Blogging, Dogs, Fairies, garden, magic, Pan, Pets, Summer, Whippets, Writing | 10 Comments

Christmas Greetings and a #FreeBook

Posted on December 24, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! All I want for Christmas is to be able to get up the stairs when we go to visit our extended pack – my knees are getting stiff, and stairs are starting to look scary. Annabelle’s family … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing, Pearl | Tagged Children's books, Children's story, Christmas, Fairies, Fairy Queen, Fairyland, Free Book, Goblins, magic, Writing | 12 Comments

Pearl’s Sacred Space

Posted on May 15, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Hi, Pearl here! And so is summer, it seems, with people and noise everywhere. Call me a grouch, but it’s not my favourite season. My ears are super-sensitive and certain sounds drive me crazy, like the excited shrieks of kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Pearl | Tagged Bluebells, Dogs, Fairies, Greyhounds, Lurchers, magic, Nature, Pets, Spring | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in Annabelle's writing | Tagged Blogging, Books, Childhood, Children's books, Fairies, Fairyland, magic, Reviews, Writing | 2 Comments

Nightmare Hair #dreamdeeply

Posted on February 13, 2019 by annabellefranklinauthor

Have you ever wondered why you can go to bed with perfectly tidy hair and yet wake up in the morning looking like you’ve swapped heads with Worzel Gummidge? Maybe you thought it was down to tossing and turning in … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle | Tagged Blogging, Fairies, Goblins, Hair, Hairdresser, Horror, magic, Nightmare, Scarecrow, Supernatural, Worzel Gummidge, Writing | 7 Comments

September Sunflower

Posted on September 13, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

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 →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Blogging, Fairies, Flowers, Gardens, Greyhounds, Lurchers, old dogs, Writing | 8 Comments

A Loosening of the Spirit

Posted on August 15, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

As I get older I find I’m more aware of the astral plane than the earthly world, even when I’m awake. It’s as if my spirit is gradually coming loose from my body, ready for that final trip. I keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing, Millie | Tagged Children's books, Fairies, Lurchers, magic, old dogs, Rainbow bridge, Writing | 7 Comments

Hot Dogs and #Free Book!

Posted on July 11, 2018 by annabellefranklinauthor

It’s HOT here at the moment! Readers in other countries might say, ‘Of course it is, it’s summer,’ but we haven’t had a proper summer in this country for 10 years, so it feels strange. Pearl finds it particularly puzzling; she’s … Continue reading →