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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 1d

My lovely daughter designed this to show the lovely reviews #ABadBadPlace has had from lovely writers. It’s too lovely and I’m all loved up

Cover of A Bad Bad Place novel with review quotes from writers

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Janice Hallett @janicehallett.bsky.social · 3d

Gasp! 😱 #ABoxFullOfMurders is shortlisted in the Children’s Fiction category of the @booksaremybag.bsky.social #ReadersAwards 2025 sponsored by National Book Tokens. Thank you to every bookshop who voted 🙏
📢 Please click and vote by 26 Oct #ChooseBookshops
www.nationalbooktokens.com/readers-awar...

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 4d

Hi Davie 😊. Review copies and release date in February! Still in my wee surreal dream bubble 😁

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 26d

🥁🥁🥁Author Announcement!🥁🥁🥁

We are delighted to present a panel of debut authors at #baytales26 on Sat 28 Feb

Woohoo for Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & @Frances Crawford!

Tickets available now: baytales.com/shop-2/

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 15d

Hanging out with the talented kids 😁

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 16d

Look at the writers confirmed for #baytales26 🤩

Sat 28 Feb, get tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/

@markedwardsauthor.bsky.social @leodora.bsky.social @sarahgovett.bsky.social @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
@transworldbooks.bsky.social

Headshots of Leodora Darlington, Mark Edwards and Sarah Govett.

Headshots of Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Morris, Kate Bradley & Ruth Ware.

Headshots of Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & Frances Crawford.

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 16d

#uktreeoftheyear 2025. Well done to the Glasgow ash. A true survivor 👏

Glasgow Argyle street with ash tree growing from pavement

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 18d

suicide prevention poster with uk phone number 116 123

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 25d

Buzzin!

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 26d

🥁🥁🥁Author Announcement!🥁🥁🥁

We are delighted to present a panel of debut authors at #baytales26 on Sat 28 Feb

Woohoo for Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & @Frances Crawford!

Tickets available now: baytales.com/shop-2/

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you @bloodyscotland.bsky.social I had a fantastic day signing advance copies of #ABadBadPlace. I was so excited I misspelled many names. Sorry if it was you (especially Bill, who I named Bull 🙄)

Frances Crawford with poster and copies of book

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · Sep 5

I just love the sound of @franapunk.bsky.social A Bad, Bad Place coming from @bantambooksuk.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social in February.
My huge thanks to Becky Short for a surprise copy 💙📚

www.penguin.co.uk/books/471170...

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · Aug 8

What a stoater! Cover reveal for A BAD BAD PLACE. @transworldbooks.bsky.social

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · Jul 21

My first #theakstoncrime
weekend. Exciting and nerve wracking! Wore my own T-shirt because I have no shame

Frances Crawford at Harrogate wearing T-shirt for book A Bad Bad Place

Frances punting her novel at author lunch. Wearing T-shirt for A Bad Bad Place

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Jul 3

An amazing opportunity for 10 writers to spend up to a month for free at seaside cottage to write.

All details in the link below.

Please share :)

RSL Scriptorium Awards - Royal Society of Literature

Ten writer residencies presented to professionally active writers in need of a place to write.The 2025 Prize This year marks the inaugural presentation of the RSL Scriptorium Awards, inviting applicat...

rsliterature.org

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · Jun 28

Afro-Scottish Poetry Event 2025
25 July, Glasgow. Tickets £0–£10

A multicultural evening of poetry, music, & storytelling that celebrates African & Scottish identities through powerful performances. Created & curated by Chisom Okoronkwo with U Belong Glasgow
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afro-scott...

Afro-Scottish Poetry Event 2025

A vibrant evening of poetry and music celebrating African, Scottish and multicultural voices through powerful live performances.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · Jun 25

Iain Banks: A BBC Radio Collection

New from Penguin: selected readings & full-cast dramatisations from across the literary & science fiction of Iain (& Iain M) Banks

🐝 The Wasp Factory
🚀 The State of the Art
📚 Piece
🎸 Espedair Street

www.penguin.co.uk/books/470032...

Iain Banks: A BBC Radio Collection

Selected readings and full-cast dramatisations from across the literary and science fiction of Iain Banks Iain Banks, aka Iain M Banks, came to fame in 1984 with his transfixing debut The Wasp Factor...

www.penguin.co.uk

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · Jun 16

The 1960s were a special time.

Photo of woman using a Potato vending machine in
1962

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Bloody Scotland @bloodyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 16

Crime in the Spotlight, our support slot for new and emerging writers (sponsored by ‪@ouscotland.bsky.social)is now OPEN for submissions. More details and entry form here: bloodyscotland.com/take-part/#s...

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · Jun 6

On ye go Aberdeenshire 💪📚

News report - local campaign saves libraries from closure in Aberdeenshire

@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · May 29

I would sell my soul for a truculent beagle

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · May 29

A big bang! Fabulous news. Congrats Maud 👏👏

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · May 14

Dr John Cooper Clarke in conversation at Salford Lads Club in June ... Return to Beasley Street? louderthanwar.com/c/ via @louderthanwar

Dr John Cooper Clarke in conversation

louderthanwar.com

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · May 13

'Audible is set to offer "end-to-end" AI production technology - including translation and narration - for audiobooks.'

Or

'Translators, editors, actors, producers, studio managers, office managers, accountants, cleaners and other human staff LOSE WORK, MONEY AND SECURITY because of AI & Amazon'

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PeteZab @petezab.bsky.social · May 13

A brilliant piece of poetry from Michael Rosen, clearly directed at Starmer and the current Labour Government.

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@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · May 12

Exciting!! Best of luck Jamie ☘️

@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social · May 12

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