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Francesca Flood

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Francesca Flood, a native of Brooklyn, New York, has carved her path in the world of writing through a crucible of life experiences. Her award-winning work focuses on evocative speculative fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination and explores spiritual realms. Her narratives create a tapestry of the metaphysical, mystical, and the mundane, inviting readers to delve into profound questions about life, choices, and reality. Crafting intricate plots and profound philosophical insights, Francesca’s work has garnered a diverse and dedicated following.

Dr. Flood is the second-place winner of the 2025 Virginia State Golden Nib Writer's award for nonfiction and the first-place winner in the Blue Nib Writer's award in both fiction and nonfic ...more

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Average rating: 4.39 · 288 ratings · 70 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Bench: A Parable About Life, Death, and Beyond 4.46 avg rating — 154 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope Verdad Presents: Short Stories for Thinkers 4.18 avg rating — 98 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope Verdad Presents: Short Stories With a Twist 4.76 avg rating — 21 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Learning to D.A.N.C.E. With Your Demons: A Guide To Self Transformation 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope Verdad Presents Short Stories About Love: Heartfelt. Provocative. Unforgettable. 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Suicide and Its Impact on the Criminal Justice System by Francesca Flood (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Elizabeth Kelley (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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My latest collection, Short Stories About Love, launched on Amazon. As always, thank you for being part of my adventure. I couldn’t be more excited to share this book with you, including two stories that took home First Place at the Blue Ridge Blue Nib Awards (fiction and nonfiction) and 2nd Place at the Virginia Golden Nib Award (n

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Francesca Flood liked Darlene Smith's review of Hope Verdad Presents Short Stories About Love: Heartfelt. Provocative. Unforgettable.: "loved these stories These stories make you stop and think about what life is really about and what is important in this life. Love these stories and love how they make me think "
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Francesca Flood entered a giveaway Ghosts of Sicily: The True Story of the Naval Intelligence Agents Who Courted the Mob to Fight Nazis in America and the Battlefields of Italy by Mark Harmon	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Francesca Flood liked JoAnn Thompson's review of Hope Verdad Presents Short Stories About Love: Heartfelt. Provocative. Unforgettable.: "Any time a story moves me from tears to laughter in the flip of a page, I know I'm in for a treat. Short Stories About Love delivers. Flood weaves mysticism into everyday life so plausibly that you have to think twice. The “Connor and Birdie" stories " Read more of this review »
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Francesca Flood liked David Wiener's review of Hope Verdad Presents Short Stories About Love: Heartfelt. Provocative. Unforgettable.: "What a great book! So creative and fun while also offering life lessons in relationships. Read Blinky!! One more in a series of great stories (and books) from the master storyteller - Hope Verdad"
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In Accidental Madness, David Wiener explores the chaotic, brilliant, frightening, and often unpredictable world where creativity and entrepreneurship collide. With a masterful blend of personal anecdotes, case studies, and thoughtful analysis, Wiener ...more
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“Humanity isn’t a failed project, Cotton. Despite the world’s evils, humanity still offers love. Not because they fear punishment but because they remember who and what they are. There”
― Francesca Flood, Hope Verdad Presents The Bench: A Parable About Life, Death, and Beyond

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“With people willing to follow, presidents can incite a division not seen since the Civil War.”
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