Frances Roberts Reilly
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Frances Roberts Reilly
@francespoesis.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Roma, Poet, Author, Podcaster, Playwright, Filmmaker, Storyteller, Documentarian, Harpist, Welsh Gypsy, Nan.
Author of Parramisha: A Romani Poetry Collection & Akekoi: A Romani Memoir
Poetry Wales & Firebird Awards.
Producer, Watershed Writers Podcast.
I love reading your book. I’m slowly savouring every truthful word while feeling like I’m coming home because as a Romany, I belong.
October 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Donated💚
September 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Cute kitty.
Vesta loves her playpen on the balcony.
September 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
And our workers are better educated; all qualify for universal healthcare.
September 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yes, great idea. Add please.
August 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
That’s for caring. He had his cornea repaired and is doing well.
July 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Follow up. i’ve learned that five other Roma writers withdrew submissions bec of lack of respect and trust in this co-editor. I’m now even more resolved to intensify my authenticity as a Roma writer. Stay tuned as i set my poetry and spoken word, and Welsh kale chib to music while playing my harp.
July 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Mine is straight. My article on Harvard University’s study about Canadian Roma. “A People Uncounted” is going into Travellers’ Times this week for publication.
Just returned to writing after taking time out for fatigue and heart surgery. Good to be back with my creative juices flowing again
July 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
i should add, I have published three books, won awards for my Romani poetry collection and a poem written in Welsh Kale, and have two dissertations published in university journals.
July 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM