Frances Hardinge
@FrancesHardinge
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Writer of very odd children's books. Hobbies include travel, LARP and scuba diving. Addicted to volcanoes and trying new things. @franceshardinge.bsky.social
United Kingdom
Joined June 2012
Just to reiterate, I am NOT on Facebook. If you come across (or are approached by) a Facebook account pretending to be me, they're an imposter. They should be distrusted and reported.
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If you are a UK author, you may also wish to notify the Society of Authors through this form, since they are trying to gauge how many UK authors are affected. https://t.co/QWYdpV8NnW
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The database of eligible books for the Anthropic lawsuit settlement is now live: https://t.co/CMFUZNhtpI If you're an author and any of your books are in the database, this site lists your options and lets you file a claim if you wish. https://t.co/nqalUHxoZ0
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I will be watching to see that that means a proper library with a librarian, not just a room with books and a teacher with some training who's only covering the library around the rest of their job. The latter is better than nothing but "better than nothing" isn't good enough.
Chancellor @RachelReevesMP is expected to announce later today that the government will commit to delivering a library in every state primary school in England by the end of this parliament:
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Happy Petrov Day, everyone!
On this day in 1983, Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov probably saved the planet. Petrov was the officer at the command center for the Oko nuclear early-warning station when the system reported that a missile, followed by another one and then up to five more, were being
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#TheForestOfAThousandEyes, my second collaboration with award-winning illustrator #EmilyGravett, is released in the US today!
When a dangerous forest overtakes her world, Feather must venture through the wilderness to save her community. #TheForestOfAThousandEyes, the new illustrated middle-grade fantasy from @FrancesHardinge and #EmilyGravett, is available now! #BookBirthday
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ICYMI, another fake me appeared on Facebook/Meta last week. Oddly, they have now removed all their posts (which had been photos of me & my books). They're linking to my website, so still pretending to be me. https://t.co/GovxhgTxg9 If folks could report them, that would be great.
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It's looking difficult to report this as a 'fake profile', since the report form demands that one enter the real Facebook account of the person being impersonated, and I'm not on Facebook. But it does seem to be possible to report it for 'scam, fraud or false information'.
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It's looking difficult to report this as a 'fake profile', since the report form demands that one enter the real Facebook account of the person being impersonated, and I'm not on Facebook. But it does seem to be possible to report it for 'scam, fraud or false information'.
Sigh. Another fraudster Facebook account pretending to me. I think this is the sixth. To reiterate, I am NOT on Facebook. If people would be kind enough to report this scam artist, that would be much appreciated. https://t.co/p5opFF8ozM
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Sigh. Another fraudster Facebook account pretending to me. I think this is the sixth. To reiterate, I am NOT on Facebook. If people would be kind enough to report this scam artist, that would be much appreciated. https://t.co/p5opFF8ozM
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Frances Hardinge. 151 likes · 1 talking about this. Author
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Illustration from Gaspar Schott’s Magia universalis naturae et artis (c. 1658) — the bottom image shows a “cat piano”. https://t.co/t5C8830xum
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A lovely way to start both the week and the month! Island of Whispers (my first collaboration with brilliant illustrator Emily Gravett) has won the Children's Literature category of the Mythopoeic Awards! https://t.co/51h5YdEz4A
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Went to @NationalGallery's brilliant #TriumphOfArt party in Trafalgar Square today. Dancing stones, strongfolk, excellent live acts, DIY printing on clothing, hands-on eco-building, a giant robot DJ, a live-posed Adam & Eve, etc. Also I may have danced with the Green Man...
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I hate editing so much I will literally do anything before editing. Today I've cleaned the whole house, rearranged my office (even though we move in a month) and made my own hummus from scratch. I guess I better get back to work now...
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I'm utterly delighted to reveal that Island of Whispers (one of my collaborations with brilliant illustrator Emily Gravett) is on the shortlist for the Children's Literature category of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards! https://t.co/rRZmFf8g0V
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I'm absolutely over the moon about this - @FCBGNews have been one of my biggest supporters ever since I started out, it's the highest accolade possible. Thank you so much!!
And the overall winner of the Children's Book Awards 2025 is... I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
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Our book of the week, beautifully written and illustrated by @FrancesHardinge @EmilyGravett @TwoHootsBooks
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Last night, the House of Lords defeated the Government for a fourth time by passing an amendment establishing meaningful transparency measures for the use of rightsholders’ works in AI systems, many of which are being used without recognition, permission or remuneration. (1/3)
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How to write a book: Prepare the paper until smooth. Mask up the margins. Next, apply a primer chapter outline. Now add a first draft of words. Let it dry and then keep carefully adding layers, filling any plot holes as you go until the story has a clear, consistent finish.
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