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9.4.26 

Hi and Welcome. 

I have been and artist and writer for most of my life.

I have had some success with both over the years, more recently with my meditation and personal development book Secret Garden being short listed in 2024 for the non fiction Ink Book Prize. 

Early last year, 2025, I said that ..’nothing will stop me writing and painting and I intend to combine both but with less pressure now I have retired!  But my retirement doesn’t look the way I had expected – most things usually don’t. 

Later in 2025.... along with author Simon Bell, I judged the Olga Sinclair Members Shield short story competition for Norwich Writers and I was the Judge for the non-fiction category of the Ink Book Prize for which I have been asked to repeat my role this year 2026.

I returned to Art of Norwich for one last Exhibition in July 2025. It was good to see arty friends that I haven’t seen for some time. Thanks to Ruski for putting the exhibition on. 

As for writing, I was placed 3rd in a short story competition with the Feather Boa, then in it all changed!

In July 2025 I became the Program Secretary for Norwich Writers, then in November I became the Chair of their Management Committee (and somehow became Webmaster at the same time!) So that left me less time than I expected to write and paint. 

2026.  I am using my creative talents for my book covers and finding writing time during Iain McKinnon's online Writing Stints, and during the workshops and competitions with Norwich Writers. I'm working on my first fiction novel, and enjoying judging this years Ink Book Prize entries. 

 So far an exciting year and its only April!

Tricia x

You can get latest info on all my books and current writing projects here or on FB Tricia Frances Author or for anything  Art related . Keep an eye on my Diary page for any future events or workshops.

I am selling off my huge stock of art & craft supplies so click the FB link Tricia.Frances.Art if you would like to find out more about that or click on the Author or Artist sections to find out who I am! 

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BOOK NEWS - SECRET GARDEN - THE JOURNEY TO FIND A BETTER YOU. 

My SECRET GARDEN Meditation and Personal Development book was short listed in August 2024 for the   Non-Fiction INKBOOK Prize 

Secret Garden is based on a technique which I first started to develop 30 years ago. Since that time I have taught it to thousands of people in the UK and beyond. The book was published in June 2023 and short listed for the INK BOOK Prize in August 2024. 

I retired in June 2024 to spend more time writing, creating and designing my book covers without having my Art business to consider, so I am thrilled to have this book short listed.

More info here or buy it here Secret Garden signed with Notebook 

You can find my books here and at Amazon  or Goodreads 

IT'S ALL ABOUT MY ANCESTORS

In September 2022 I published my autobiography It's All About Me! & William the Conqueror's Grandfather  which tells my story and my subsequent research into my ancestors' The House of Gray.

I am researching for further books about my family, looking at the culture, fashions and lives of my direct Ancestors. 

Watch this Space!        Tricia Frances

I am still moving on my huge stock of art and craft materials and creations

You can check out my creations for sale here in the shop or Bazaar Of Dreams. Etsy Shop