er, and a bibliophile. For her, reading is an art form as much as writing is. It's not just about skimming words across a page but rather about inhaling the printed words, letting them seep into every crevice of the mind and soul. This experience stretches beyond the covers of the book; in the act of diving into Frannie's poems, readers will discover a rich tapestry of emotions and perspectives that will ultimately enhance their own understanding of books and life.

Through every turn of the page, readers forge connections with the text. This profound engagement alters the reading experience, turning it into a personal voyage filled with reflections and insights that resonate long after the last word is read. For a bibliophile, as Frannie Gilbertson is, a book is more than just reading material; it becomes an extension of her existence and imagination.

Frannie Gilbertson is a shortlist winner nominee of the 2024 Adelaide Literary Award Contest in the category of Poetry, with her work titled Bookstores. A native of Fort Worth, TX, she has an English degree from Texas Wesleyan University. Frannie completed her first full novel in middle school and has been writing ever since. She published her first novel, The Secret of Us as a senior in high school and is now the self-published author of the Fast Lane series on Amazon Direct Publishing. Frannie writes in all genres most notably fiction and poetry and is frequently featured in Adelaide Literary Magazine. She is also an avid reader of all things dark romance and fantasy and is a major Swiftie! When not reading or writing, you can find her taking pictures for her bookstagram.