Evidence that I have a new career as reporter of royal news

 Just in case you hadn't   heard the news about the Kate and William split , follow the link to have a look at my poem on the Poetry 24 website and get yourself in the loop.


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  1. Martin Lower15/8/11 04:17

    Very good Fran. Perhaps you'll let us come and visit you when they throw you in the Tower....

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  2. Anonymous15/8/11 18:50

    Thoroughly enjoyed your poem on Poetry24, Fran.

    Is there a way to subscribe to your blog via old-fashioned email?

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  3. Fran Hill16/8/11 03:35

    Martin - as long as you promise to bring me a pint of chocolate milk.

    beeblu - thanks for visiting. As to your question, there's a little 'subscribe by email' notice underneath the comment box, but I don't know how the hell it works! You could try ...

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