Fran Smith

I write about murder and teach teenagers. Shortlisted for a CWA Debut Dagger 2019.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

@wenyan_lu Congratulations! I hope it goes well.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Thank you, thank you, @MiriamMargoyles for your audiobook reading of Bleak House by Charles Dickens. It has cheered this household through weeks of lockdown. You are too wonderful for Twitter, but people should know! #genius

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

@saranaidinecox "I may be wrong, but..."

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

A word we will all find very handy today, I feel, having listened to the news.

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'catchfart' (17th century): one who slavishly follows behind their boss and who blows with the political wind.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Difficult to focus on writing when research throws up gems like Dolly Shepherd the pioneering Edwardian parachutist from Potters Bar! She made a career of jumping from a trapeze carried up by a hot air balloon. And lived to be 94.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Excellent word! Lots of latibulation going on in our house on any given day.

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is ‘latibulate’ (17th century): to hide in a corner in an attempt to escape reality.

[Alison Stockham @AlisonStockham]

Have gone for uplifting book (which can be read short bursts as is based around letters- #bestwishessisterb by @FranSmithwrites), fancy mini chocolate biscuits & tulips (her favourite) in a tote bag which she can use for her drains if she wants! Thanks for the suggestions x

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

@AlisonStockham Made my day! Thanks, @alisonstockham. Hope she does well and enjoys #bestwishessisterb.

[Cath Barton 🦉🎨📚🎪 @CathBarton1]

I'm so delighted with @HelloSerifim's design for my book - I'm sure it will help it fly.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

@Kirsten_Hesketh Have mined my photos for a suitably cheering image to encourage you. Came up with ample crocheted ladies. Hope they work .

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Oh yes, absolutely guaranteed. Works for me every time.

[Debra Bertulis @DBertulis]

Thought of a new line for the opening of a novel idea I have. So. The rest of the book will just flow from there, right?

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

@ChristinaBanach Do it for fun and because you love it. The rest doesn’t matter at all.
Xx

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

@wenyan_lu You too, Wenyan!

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Probably more useful than the 6ft wooden giraffe I’ve just seen being loaded onto the park & ride bus!

[Kirsten Hesketh @kirsten_hesketh]

Hubbie has bought a blood pressure monitor. Hours of endless fun for all the family ... 😫😯😧Merry Christmas everyone!! X

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Is it ever acceptable to read books bought as a present?
A. Of course!
B. Only if you leave no traces.
C. No. Get your own copy!
Asking for a friend.Have a good holiday while you decide. #guilty #amwriting

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Look. The crescent moon is peeping at me as I work. #amwriting

[Father Jim Sichko @JimSichko]

The nativity set with no Jews, immigrants, or unmarried parents.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Another beauty for the Old Doors Collection. This one at St John’s college in Cambridge. #amwriting mostly, but also going to carol concerts.

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Oh dear. Home made orange peel decorations turned out a little more avant-garde than expected. Just as well I didn’t try making the cardboard tree for them to hang on. #amwriting #hopelessatcrafts

[Fran Smith @FranSmithwrites]

Good morning Pre-dawn Nanowriters. I hope it goes well today. #amwriting #NaNoWriMo2019