Lovely to see that Falling for Water is being chosen by book clubs. I have put together a brief discussion kit to help enhance readers' experience. Always happy to answer more questions or make myself available to meet clubs, either in person or via zoom. Falling for Water by Francesca Cairns (220 pages) A September … Continue reading Book Club Discussion Kit
Author: francescacairns
I am an Australian writer who lives in North West lutruwita/Tasmania
A Treasured Gift: The Beauty of a Handcrafted Leather Book
As I sit holding this exquisitely handcrafted leather-bound copy of my novel, Falling for Water, I am yet again honoured and surprised by such a gift.Thank you, Warren Broom, for your dedication to your learning, your artisan self, and the skill that has created this 16th century style hand-bound and embossed beauty.Hard to find the words … Continue reading A Treasured Gift: The Beauty of a Handcrafted Leather Book
Interview on International Womens Day 2026
Lovely to have the opportunity to speak with Lucie Cutting and listeners on IWD 2026 LISTEN HERE:
Local Markets
I've been having a truly wonderful time meeting readers at the local markets of northern Tasmania. It is heartening to hear people's feedback about my new novel, Falling for Water, with many people expressing gratitude as they feel it is a nourishing and timely story that lifts their spirits. Here's one from Donna: Falling for … Continue reading Local Markets
Thank you readers
Just wanted to say thanks to all the wonderful readers who have been enjoying my new novel, Falling for Water. The feedback has been awesome and I am very glad to hear it has touched your hearts in so many ways. And now it's nearly Christmas and if you are still looking for something meaningful … Continue reading Thank you readers
Thank you Cindy
I've just finished this book - thankyou Fran Cairns so much. It's a quiet and powerful tale of water, of spirit, of the earth, of lineage and of belonging. Belonging to the big everything, and to those who came before us. To Self. I love how Fran has managed to write the stuff that has … Continue reading Thank you Cindy
Chuffed to receive this feedback from a reader…
As a writer, Fran Cairns has always had a wonderful capacity to evoke a sense of place for her readers. In her latest book, she does the same, taking us from one side of the globe to the other. The landscape, the environment, is as much a part of the story as the characters that … Continue reading Chuffed to receive this feedback from a reader…
Falling for Water is launched!
What a wonderful launch! It was standing room only at the beachside vintage hall at Blythe Heads with 5o people gathering for the celebration of Falling for Water by Francesca Cairns. Nettie Hume was the MC and there was a beautiful sharing by Cassie Smith, North West Environment Centre & Manager ecofest26: This book has … Continue reading Falling for Water is launched!
Do you remember
For Nettie
First light earth’s light rim greyed with storm. First awareness born as wind’s realm swirls whispering promise of your coming… Full rounded belly pregnant cloud hangs, waiting, as do I… Electric otherworld rumbles as you turn my way and I taste, in the flaring intensity, your elemental urgency for expression, for connection, for release. … Continue reading For Nettie
Francesca Cairns 