Dr Rachel Franks (she, her)

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/10.10…

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

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

This is too good: Champion jockey and gangland lawyer nabbed after becoming trapped inside a house with an armful of luxury handbags they were allegedly trying to steal. theage.com.au/national/victo…

“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.

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

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.

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

Excited to be invited as a keynote speaker in 2025 at Sydney Lyceum Club. I will be speaking about my historical document review of Australia's first women's refugee which celebrates 50 years and has recently been heritage listed. @UOW @UoWnursing onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

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

A mosaic in the middle of #LouisaLawsonReserve in Marrickville carries a description of her publication, #Dawn (@MST_Writes, @cfwriter and @samcvincent whose Mum told me about the park)

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

Brilliant to hear @MST_Writes talk with @cfwriter last night about her research into Louisa Lawson as a @statelibrarynsw fellow. Get ready for an intriguing biography.

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

@cfwriter Perhaps - given the ibis' nickname "bin chicken" - the 'RF' could also stand for 'ruffled feathers' 😉

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.)

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-conf…

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

Only a matter of time before @cfwriter is catalogued @statelibrarynsw and the subject of research on ties and links.

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🐫