Francesca Burgess
Francesca's life in Kent is juggled between a large family, exam invigilation and writing.
Her early career as a teacher was followed by a number of voluntary jobs and several years working for her husband (not recommended!). She also spent five years as editor of a parish magazine.
When she's not busy working on her latest novel, she enjoys history, genealogy and reading.
Francesca has also had a piece, 'A song for my daughter, Carmela' published in the Guardian.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/sep/19/famil-life
Published stories
Weekly News:
- Ho, Ho, Ho - December 2008
- A New Beginning - April 2009
- Lyn di Marco is 40 - April 2009
- A Pinch and a Punch - May 2009
That's Life (Australia):
- A Pinch and a Punch
Competition successes
Twyford Writers - 3rd summer 2007 - '7 Deadly Sins' - Insatiable
Writing Magazine - short listed October 2008 - 'Nightmares' -
A Dream Come True
Writing News - short listed December 2009 - 'Short Love Story' -
Boy Meets Girl
Writing classes' comps
2007 - 1 first, 2 x second and 2 x third places for short stories and a play
2008 - 2 x second places for poetry
2009 - Winner, 'Hallowe'en' comp