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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is a mom appreciation post for helping me with my book launch. buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfrankl...

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Moms Make Things Fun — Ashley Franklin

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Q&A with Ashley Franklin about her new children's picture book, OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK. deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/09/q-wi... @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 29/09/2026

“Picture books are a luxurious gallery open to everybody.” @rahele.bsky.social shares why picture books offer children art, imagination, beauty, & belonging. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... #PictureBooks #Illustration #VisualLiteracy @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I tried to learn about grant writing and got schooled! buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/scammed-scallywag

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Scammed by a Scoundrel? — Ashley Franklin

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 27/09/2026

Children are never just one thing.In Our Favorite Day of the Week, @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social and @rahele.bsky.social celebrate children as complex, joyful, fully human people. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... ▶️ youtu.be/jk19RQrVsBY #DiverseBooks #PictureBooks

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 26/09/2026

Every child has a favorite day, and every favorite day has a story. @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social & @rahele.bsky.social celebrate the people, routines, traditions, cultures, and moments that make childhood meaningful. Links in comments. #PictureBooks #ReadAloud #EduSky

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I truly appreciate the opportunity!😊

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I like the way you think. Thank you.

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I write children’s books where I give kids hope that the world can be a kinder place. I’d lost that hope for a couple days, but I’m shaking back. Here’s what happened: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/the-hope-fools

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The Hope of Fools — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

In an unsurprising turn of events, I am currently angry about EVERYTHING.

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A simple stop sign had me asking a lot of questions. Read about it here: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/can-stop-won-stop

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️ This offer is available only to members of Barnes & Noble’s loyalty programs, but the programs are free to join.⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Short story long: Customers who are enrolled in B&N’s Membership program (free Rewards tier or the paid Premium tier) can get 25% off all physical books (excluding signed books & textbooks), audiobooks, and ebooks using the code PREORDER25. Premium Members receive an additional 10% off pre-orders.

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Long story short: Today’s the last day for Barnes & Noble’s 25% off pre-orders promotion. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/our-favori...

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Check out my latest post on BMAC! It’s free to read and free to enjoy 😊 buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/being-watermelon-during-pumpkin-spice-season

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

On a recent trip to the grocery store, my heart fell a little bit. I was headed to get my weekly watermelon when I saw that half the display had been replaced with pumpkins. Keep reading: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/being-watermelon-during-pumpkin-spice-season

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Being a Watermelon During Pumpkin Spice Season — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Or..“March to the beat of your own drum.” Keep reading: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/stepping-beat-my-own-drum

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And of course the book I’m most looking forward to is by @yesimhotinthis.bsky.social Check out the full interview.

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join YABC for an #authorchat with Ashley Franklin about #upcoming #kidlit OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK, plus #entertowin a #freebook in our #giveaway! yabookscentral.com/author-chat-... #sequel #heartwarming #celebration #weneeddiversebooks

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I think making adult friendships is hard. Honestly, I was never the most popular kid in school. I was shy and usually had to build up the courage to talk. Keep reading: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/thank-you-being-friend-friendships-adulthood

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It’s World Princess Week, and these books would make a great addition to any home or classroom library. a.co/d/0cJwOTR7

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It’s a very frustrating, yet common, occurrence for me as a writer, and it’s usually because of one of two things: I can’t lock in. I’m locked in, but my creativity is locked out. Read more: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/locking-in-figuring-it-out-parent-writer

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Locking In: Figuring It Out as a Parent and Writer — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It’s your life to live, but it’s also your joy to create, your peace to protect, and your legacy to leverage. Read more: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/securing-life-you-want

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

ICYMI buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/have-you-failed-today

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Failure doesn’t have to be permanent. Keep showing up and turn things around. Read more: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/have-you-failed-today

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Sue (Susan Uhlig) she/her @susanuhlig.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today for Perfect Picture Book Friday I'm featuring OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK by @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social and illustrated by @rahele.bsky.social susanuhlig.com/2026/07/our-... #amreading #picturebooks #bookboost

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Our Favorite Day of the Week – Susan Uhlig

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

We are encouraged to give 110%. It sounds noble. It almost sounds heroic. The thing is, not all heroes wear capes. Some of us wear blankets because we are tired. Full read: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/giving-it-your-all

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Giving It Your All (or not) — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Look, Ma! I made the honor roll😂

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

In this week’s free Buy Me a Coffee post: ✅ Doing what you love ✅ Monetizing your passion ✅ Creativity vs. Responsibility Read it here: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/passion-profit-monetizing-what-you-love

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Passion for Profit: Monetizing What You Love — Ashley Franklin

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Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

PLEASE REPOST AND SHARE WIDELY!!! We need your help once again, you magnificent Space Unicorns! Behold the Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU! Kickstarter!!! buff.ly/Gab1zWu

Uncanny Magazine Year 12 Covers by Paul Lewin, Katy Shuttleworth, and Galen Dara

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

“What is the narrative of our lives if not more than a collection of the stories we’ve lived, survived, and reflected upon? It gets murky. The line between fact and fiction is often blurred. Memory often betrays us.” More of my blog thoughts: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/everyone-storyteller

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In this week’s Buy Me a Coffee post: ✅ Nostalgia ✅ Robert Frost ✅ Shaping your life’s narrative ✅ Living with our decisions Read the full post here: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/everyone-storyteller

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Everyone is a Storyteller — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

“For a little exercise razzle-dazzle, I bought a special mat to reduce impact on my joints and whatnot. After about three minutes, my chest burned! In all honesty, it felt like I was being consumed by TV static.” Full post here: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/the-things-adulthood-makes-difficult

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The Things Adulthood Makes Difficult — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In this week’s FREE post: ✅ nostalgia ✅ jump roping (poorly) ✅ hula hooping (terribly) ✅ reclaiming whimsy buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/the-things-adulthood-makes-difficult

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

In this week’s buy me a coffee: ✅a rabbit ✅ feeling intimidated in professional environments ✅taking pride in & focusing on your own accomplishments Read here: buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/you-re-just-enough-all-right-stuff-rerouting-intimidation-professional-motivation

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You’re Just Enough of All the Right Stuff: Rerouting Intimidation to Professional Motivati — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Preorder my next book with the amazing @rahele.bsky.social during Barnes & Noble 25% off sale through Friday, 6/26/26. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This offer is available only to members of Barnes & Noble’s loyalty programs, but the programs are free to join. More info at www.barnesandnoble.com/collections/... ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Our Favorite Day of the Week

Barnes & Noble’s online bookstore for books, NOOK ebooks & magazines. Shop music, movies, toys & games, too. Receive free shipping with your Barnes & Noble Membership.

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day! This week’s Buy Me a Coffee: ✅ Offers tips for navigating a complicated Father’s Day ✅ Examines the impact of father figures ✅ Discusses aging ✅ Lil Wayne, Les Miserables & Langston Hughes references

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Father Time, Being Forty & Father’s Day — Ashley Franklin

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Had the awesome opportunity to participate in a podcast at the book festival I attended on June 7th. Check it out here: Playing from 04:12 open.spotify.com/episode/5gv7...

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Bonus Episode: NWA Book Fest Kids!

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

My mornings are a mix of things that fill me up and plans for filling others 😊

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Ashley Franklin @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It’s Sunday, so you know what that means. My new post is up! buymeacoffee.com/ashleyfranklin/responsibility-fatigue-pick-somebody-else-do-it

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Alleanna Harris @alleannaharris.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

My debut author-illustrator picture book cover reveal is happening tomorrow. 🥹❤️🎄✨ #kidlit #kidlitart

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