Welcome to Gee's Storees on Substack!
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Hi, it’s me, Fran! Welcome! Join me as I share my journey in the magical world of children’s publishing and illustration ✨ I will be sharing news, thoughts and updates on my work and projects, behind-the-scenes content and my general ramblings. Apart from Gee’s Storees, I’ve also got my Quarterly Newsletter set up, so if you subscribe you’ll have a quarterly update sent straight to your inbox too!

I’ve added a few details below if you’d like to get to know a little more about me and my work 🌙

Why Storees?

As an illustrator and avid picturebook collector, stories are what drive me and my work. Everywhere around us is a story: every object, every being, every place has its experiences and history, and if you look closely, there they’ll be. I’ll strive to share these stories as well as my own and hope that together, we can build a little community in this small corner of the internet.

Who is Gee?

Fran, is a Maltese illustrator and picturebook maker based in Edinburgh. She tells whimsical stories full of magic and emotion, driven by dynamic characters that help people connect with the work in a meaningful and engaging way. She combines her illustrative work with material such as textiles, book art and paper cutting as an additional layer for her storytelling.

During her time as an MA Illustration student at the Edinburgh College of Art, she worked on a silent picture book When the Moon Disappears, a story based on the journey of childhood grief and trauma.

What has Fran worked on?

So far, Fran has illustrated a number of YA novels with Merlin Publishers, including their award-winning Maltese children’s fiction series, Irvin Vella: Virtual Investigator (2021-2024), and a Maltese adaptation of the House that Sneezed (2020).

Fran has also worked with organisations such as the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and A Play, A Pie and A Pint, creating illustrations for posters and advertising material.

Join her on her journey as she develops new stories and characters to introduce to the world!

Contact - hello@frannie-gee.com
Socials - Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn

Consider Becoming a Paid Subscriber

As a Paid Subscriber to Gee’s Storees you’ll get (in addition to the ones below):

• Subscriber-only posts that include long-form content of behind-the-scenes looks at illustration work, new products, stories, stories and more stories in the Storees section!

• Early sneak peeks at new illustration work and book projects (where possible).

• Access to the chat where you can ask me questions about illustration, my work, process and projects.

• Special offers and discounts on my online shop.

A paid subscription is priced at £5 monthly or £55 yearly.

What you’ll get as a Free Subscriber to Gee’s Storees:

• Occasional short updates and stories in the Storees section.

• Quarterly Newsletter with a round-up of work, updates and events.

My aim is to create a space and hangout for our community and I am really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you, as I grow my Substack space!

★ Does that sound exciting? Then hit the pretty button below to join this community! ★