M J Francis

Spec fiction writer (Daily SF, Etherea Magazine, Electric Spec, etc.) Pretend pianist. Proud dad.

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

Now available in paperback, From This Dark, my collection of weird tales! Grab your copy today! (Kindle edition available for pre-order, releasing tomorrow, 6th January). Love and light from this dark ❤️

#dark #sff #books #BookTwitter #WritingCommunity

https://t.co/fg01UwfAYR

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

We now live in a world where my phone just told me the washing machine has finished its cycle. On Sunday I still had a washing machine that didn't come with wi-fi wizardry. But it did sing to me when it finished a load.

I miss the singing.

#writerslife

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@_McKatie_ I'm not sure what type of bird it is, but glad it found its way out! Shame flies don't do the same 😂

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

It's hot here in the UK! Keep cool with your own copy of my speculative fiction collection, 'From This Dark'!

Or read it. Your call.

UK link: https://t.co/wU9fEyYr1i

US link: https://t.co/cmo7spmAUY

#readingrecommendation #summerreading #writerscommunity #writingcommunity

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

Uh oh, it's Saturday morning and I'm travelling into the tricky territory of Exposition in my WIP fantasy novel.

#amwriting #fantasy #wip #novel #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

Grabbing a writing moment while being a dad... #writerslife #amwriting #fantasu #novel #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

[Zooscape @zooscape_zine]

We don’t get to choose the battles we’re called on to fight.  We get caught in a tangled web of our times and our principles.  From felines to formicidae, dogs to pipe organs, follow these delightful characters through their tangled webs.

Issue 26 — https://t.co/bMSr8r8cwf

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

I still can't get enough of drafting with an active pen and instant handwriting-to-typed-text conversion!

#amwriting #fantasy #writerslife #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

[Angela Liu @liu_angela]

And here’s my weird flash story about spinal taps:

https://t.co/T1UxK3smwB

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@Catrambo I asked it a cooking question when I already knew the answer. Luckily. If I genuinely hadn't known, I'd have got food poisoning.

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@liu_angela Awesome! Nice one 😀

[Orion's Belt magazine @OrionsBeltMag]

Orion's Belt opens for submissions in 2 weeks! So it's the perfect time to introduce our stellar editorial team. ✨On the Fiction side, we’re thrilled to welcome back Editor Lindsey Ragsdale, joined by newly promoted
Ash Huang & Yanrong Tan, & our newest editor @writerlynds! 🚀

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@ZsaffrynTerra I love my Gizmo, currently sitting alongside the Gameboy and in front of Starry Night.

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

I am quite a fan of Lego, and this is a great throwback to one of my favourite films. Love this little Lego guy. Any other Lego builders (and Gremlins fans) here?

#writerslife #WritingCommunity #LEGO #gremlins #gizmo

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@ZsaffrynTerra I see the likeness 😂

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@KavalAuthorActs I don't usually do or advocate generative AI, but it looked fun so here I am!

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@fitz0891 @Rebrickable I'm looking forward to building this myself.

[Orion's Belt magazine @OrionsBeltMag]

🌕I’m excited to share that Orion’s Belt will reopen for submissions from March 1 to May 15! We’ll be seeking spec flash, micro, & poetry, as well as translations & reviews! Most importantly, our payment for poetry & art will increase. Follow & support us on this new adventure!🌕

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@dmtoft My collection of speculative fiction tales, 'From This Dark'. UK Amazon link below, but available on US and other Amazon stores. Paperback and Kindle editions available. Kindle version cheaper (and darker) than a takeaway Americano and lasts longer!

https://t.co/wU9fEyYr1i

[M J Francis @AuthorMJF]

@SusanSavageLee1 I always have an ending before I begin. Then the characters change it along the way.