Frances Kay is a children’s playwright who was born in London and now lives in Ireland. She has worked with gypsies, prisoners and children in the U.K. and Ireland. She is married to musician Nico Brown. They have two daughters.
I've started a blog, its about books, plays, thoughts, ideas - stuff with words. Please come and visit me at http://franceskaywriter.wordpress.com/
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Frances Kay
Colette - your feedback hits the nail on the head and I hope that people working with children will feel this connection. I salute those foster parents, adoptive parents, social workers and children's homes houseparents who give their time and love to kids like Micka. If you would like to register a vote for MICKA, it's just been entered for the PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE, which calls for votes from readers. Here's a link: Fiction category: http://www.peoplesbookprize.com/section.php?id=6 Thanks! Frances.
Mike Grady replied
Monday 6th Dec 2010 02:24
Thanks Colette, we're glad you enjoyed the book! Mike - Picador.