Hi, I’m Franky
I write fantasy, fairytales, and everything in between. Short stories, flash fiction, and things you don’t realize are stories until after you’ve finished reading them.
Short Stories
Books
The Outlier and Other Stories
The inaugural anthology from the Edinburgh Writing Awards, showcasing some of the leading short story and flash fiction writers worldwide.
Includes my winning entry,Takeout Chinese Near Me, WINNER of the 2024 Write Mango Short Story Award, alongside Kerry Andrew, Sabrina Wolfe and other winning authors.
Latest Blog Posts
641 Days
How a shipwreck, stockfish and Venetian wine changed the world, and why the death of 57 men is more inspiring than it sounds.
Joy Ride: A Short Story
The lights of the city. Purple and pink. Neon glinting off glitter and glass.
Putting the Punk Back in Publishing
Why self-publishing is not the plan B you thought it was. And why everyone should make their own books.
Pushing Up Daffodils
An array of projects coming your way in 2026, and a few milestones to celebrate with mimosas and a high five
A Letter Was Left at the Front Desk for You, Sir
“I saw you today, down by the water, walking a dog we both know isn’t yours. You looked happy. You looked content. Maybe that’s why…
Being a Witch Is Hard
A story in the making. An excerpt. An aside. A few words from my boys about trying and failing and trying again. And an unnecessary…
Done Is Better Than Good
Why completing something is more important than making it perfect.
I’ll Show You Mine
A little honesty. A little art. A little motivation for the tough days when nothing comes out right.
What If You Didn’t?
A little inspiration, from a creator I know nothing about. About how the right way to do a thing is not always the right way.