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 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Join me in conversation with @cfwriter at Stanton Library on 25 September discussing my book THE LAST OUTLAWS eventbrite.com.au/e/writers-…

“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.

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

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.

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: tinyurl.com/bh4p8z9v #RareBookWeek #SydneyRareBookWeek @statelibrarynsw @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.

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

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. rahs.org.au/2024-rahs-confer…

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.)

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: buff.ly/4dP72AQ

This will be excellent: Michelle is a delight!

For Lily: 🎂 Love this clip. LOVE this woman. ❤️ from your fan since Laugh-In, Mar🐫

Great to see my article on the letters of Ruth Park and D’Arcy Niland out in the State Library of NSW’s Openbook magazine. Thanks to Phillipa McGuinness for the invitation and to @cfwriter for all the fellowship things.

Love the ibis? Hate the ibis? Hear all about it at this NSW History Week event at the State Library. sl.nsw.gov.au/events/short-h… #Hashtag

📣Let’s Talk About Louisa: More Than Henry’s Mother History Week 2024 – Marking Time Join us for an evening with @MST_Writes and @cfwriter as they tease apart the incredible story of Louisa Lawson. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mrxa2w8w @statelibrarynsw @HistoryNSW #HistoryWeek

I have found out that some of my Fellows refer to me as Elizabeth I. We are not unhappy about this discovery.

I sometimes forget to post my tie selections here … This week’s choices:

Don’t be late! These are such great opportunities to work with the Library’s terrific staff and unrivalled collections:

A friend of a friend - let’s refer to him as A Retired Gentleman - sent me some of the ties he doesn’t wear anymore. He has cleared some storage space, I’ve enhanced my collection I made a couple of donations to women’s refuges to say “thank you”; so it’s worked out well. 👔