ABOUT THE AUTHOR
MEET FRAN W.
Raised in a small town in the middle of no where kentucky, I have always loved creating worlds larger than my own that starred heroines who looked like myself, my family members, and my community.
I hope to one day publish my debut fantasy novel here as well as other published works. For now, feel free to follow me on social media for the latest updates.
i have my b.s. in psychology from eastern kentucky university and my m.a. in writing from johns hopkins university.
EMPOWERING FANTASY
LATEST RELEASES
NEGATIVE RESTRAINT
This short story follows a normal day of a woman braving a grocery store in Fairbanks Alaska for the first time after the death of her husband. The story unpacks the battles of alcoholism, a forced sobriety, and the long journey to recovery.
REBIRTH OF THE WITCHBORN
This epic romantic fantasy novel is rife with conflict, political intrigue, a cocky foul-mouthed heroine, and a gentle King who she has sworn to protect.
RAINY DAYS
This short story is an emotional roller coaster that follows the return of a woman to her small hometown in Kentucky. The thunderstorm, pastures, of blue grass, and the sound of the rain pulls her back into memories she'd rather forget.
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THE JOURNEY
Founded in 2023, Fran W. emerged from a deep-seated commitment to redefining the epic fantasy landscape. We believe that the genre should be as expansive as the human experience, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every story we tell features the powerful, complex, and often overlooked voices of Black women. Our mission is to bridge the gap between underrepresentation and the vibrant, diverse worlds that deserve to be written.