Dr Rachel Franks (she, her)

crime fiction | crime facts | Robert ‘Nosey Bob’ Howard | coffee | history | libraries | newspapers | once turned up an hour early for a lecture on cats

[Australian Historical Studies @AHSjournal]

Rachel Franks @cfwriter reviews ‘Outrageous Fortunes: The Adventures of Mary Fortune, Crime-Writer, and Her Criminal Son’ by Megan Brown and Lucy Sussex @LucySussex
La Trobe University Press
https://t.co/UejIR5C0LY

[Katherine Biber @BiberKatherine]

Join me in conversation with @cfwriter at Stanton Library on 25 September discussing my book THE LAST OUTLAWS

https://t.co/tGoyfuPhH2

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@Kate_McClymont They aren’t crooks, they’re just accessories…

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

“Franks’ engaging, vivid and energetic narrative of Howard is told through the cases of those [he hanged].” A new review of “An Uncommon Hangman”. Thank you Dr Victoria Nagy for such a generous review, and capturing perfectly what I aimed for in telling Nosey Bob’s story.

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

I’m @ cfwriter over in the other place … I hope to find many of you there …

[Michael Bennett @nthistorian]

What do you call a gathering of scholars?? Congratulations to all the @statelibrarynsw Fellows for 2025. An avalanche of interesting projects. And thanks to @cfwriter & @RNevilleSLNSW for keeping the program humming.

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@colourful_hist Yes … We need to talk about this more; I drank far too much while researching and writing “An Uncommon Hangman”.

[SMSA @SydneyMSA]

Step into the world of intrigue and suspense during Sydney Rare Book Week when the SMSA showcases a collection of first edition murder mystery books.

With over 13,000 mystery and crime novels in the SMSA Library collection, you could say we are a little obsessed with the genre, and we are so excited to share the iconic and unusual titles that have shaped the genre for generations.

Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or new to the genre, join us on Monday 21 October from 4pm to take a glimpse into the golden age of crime fiction.

👉SPECIAL GUEST

We are thrilled to announce that Rachel Franks will be joining us to officially open the exhibition!

Rachel is the Coordinator of Scholarship at the State Library of New South Wales and holds doctorates in both Australian Crime Fiction (Central Queensland University) and True Crime Texts (University of Sydney).

If that weren’t impressive enough, Rachel is also an award-winning writer. Her research is published across a range of books, journals and magazines. She is the author of An Uncommon Hangman: The Life and Deaths of Robert ‘Nosey Bob’ Howard (2022).

Find out more: https://t.co/mJm6bLbcz1

#RareBookWeek #SydneyRareBookWeek

@statelibrarynsw @cfwriter

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

How it started, how it’s going … Today is the anniversary of running away from home. I miss seeing the sky. And yes, I often think suffocating and not feeling was better than starting my life over; but I’m learning to breathe again. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me.

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@KellyLewer That’s terrific Kelly. So exciting to see your great work reach new audiences.

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@WaterfallWay @MST_Writes @samcvincent That really is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@TheNeedtoRead @MST_Writes @statelibrarynsw Thank you so much for being there! 🙏

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@SueWilson_235 I like that very much. (They do ruffle occasionally!)

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

I take my role as Coordinator, Scholarship very seriously. When one of my Fellows is giving a talk on the Ibis, I know what to do. (And vintage cuff links from an estate of someone who shared my initials.)

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

When a friend brings you “Oh-no-you-have-a-new-Finance-System-at-work-flowers”.

[RAHS @RAHS_News]

RAHS Conference Session Highlight: @cfwriter, Andrew Allen and Olivia Niethe will focus on local stories of crime, the legend of Fisher’s ghost, and the changing cultural impact of the Fisher’s Ghost Festival. https://t.co/SYynttog5p

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

@mikerdot @statelibrarynsw I’ll let my colleagues in cataloguing know! 😆👔📚

[History Council of NSW @HistoryNSW]

During History Week, join author @MST_Writes & historian @cfwriter @SydneyMSA as they discuss Michelle’s latest project an ambitious biography of Louisa Lawson known for her groundbreaking work with "The Dawn". 630pm, 12th Sept. Book now: https://t.co/t5K8C3uOJh

[Dr Rachel Franks (she, her) @cfwriter]

This will be excellent: Michelle is a delight!

[History Council of NSW @HistoryNSW]

During History Week, join author @MST_Writes & historian @cfwriter @SydneyMSA as they discuss Michelle’s latest project an ambitious biography of Louisa Lawson known for her groundbreaking work with "The Dawn". 630pm, 12th Sept. Book now: https://t.co/t5K8C3uOJh

[Mark Hamill @MarkHamill]

For Lily: 🎂

Love this clip.

LOVE this woman.

❤️ from your fan since Laugh-In, Mar🐫