Author Archives: Frank

About Frank

A Sci-Fi & Fantasy author and lyrical poet with a mild obsession for vampires, succubi, goddesses and Supergirl.

A Pride-And-Prejudice Supergirl

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Frank

A whimsical fiction inspired by the TV series… Dear Alexandra, What abominable misfortune it is that you were unable to attend the ball at Lady Catherine’s last night. All of society it seemed was there and I felt quite out … Continue reading →

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The War of the Worlds, or: Three Legs Good, Two Legs Bad

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Frank

Three is a recurring number in science fiction. We’re familiar with animals with four legs, and humans with two, and many various creatures with even numbers of legs, so in seeking to conjure up images of the alien it is … Continue reading →

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Before I Fall

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Frank

★★★★★ Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk goodreads Lauren Oliver’s Website Lauren Oliver’s Before I Fall (published 2010; now also a Netflix film) is yet another variation on the theme of Groundhog Day, in which the protagonist must relive the same day over and … Continue reading →

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International Recognition of Gender Diversity Week

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Frank

Perhaps to celebrate Supergirl’s latest addition, a transgender superhero played by transgender actress Nicole Maines, this week has been declared the very first international Recognition of Gender Diversity week. Inspired by this, here is an assortment of poems. in praise … Continue reading →

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when all lies burning

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Frank

when all lies burning will those who sold our country still wave their receipts? trump will come again to wade through the cold ashes of british conceit weigh anchor, europe! the british ship sails no more save to the locker … Continue reading →

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Pluto

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Frank

Originally posted on purehaiku:
who denies pluto will surely answer for it when darkness is all ? © Francis James Franklin 2018 ? Francis James Franklin has a contrary sense of humour and a passion for writing; his blog is littered with…

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Venus

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Frank

Originally posted on purehaiku:
venus enchants all her twilight song bewitching – who could judge Paris? ? © Francis James Franklin 2018 ? Francis James Franklin has a contrary sense of humour and a passion for writing; his blog is littered with…

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Calculus

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Frank

I learned calculus on my knees, summing kisses to infinity as I explored the areas under her curves. I was sin to her cos as we coiled forever, one about the other, two bodies in orbital motion whispering tangents in … Continue reading →

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The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Frank

★★★★★ Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk goodreads Holly Black’s Website It’s a long time since a vampire book caught my eye. It’s difficult these days to find genre novels that are well written, thoughtful and original. Even rarer to find a YA-category novel … Continue reading →

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This is Devin Jones

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Frank

★★★★☆ Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk goodreads Kristen Conrad’s Website Kristen Conrad’s This is Devin Jones, published 2016, has many parallels with Die Hard, the plot centering on a hostage scenario where an out-of-jurisdiction cop must take out the bad guys and save … Continue reading →

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