Frances Thimann was born in London in 1944, Frances gained a first degree in music before heading into a career involving information, research and working in specialist libraries. She spent time in Africa and the Middle East and has always been interested in the possibilities of language and languages. Her publications include `Myths' - a short story in the anthology `Mezzanine and Other Storeys' published by Ardra Press 2007 `Photographs' - a short story in `3D New Fiction and Poetry' published by Laundrette Books 2006 `Col' - a short story in `Lanterns' published by Laundrette Books 2005 and a piece accepted for publication in the literary magazine `Staple'. She has been a finalist or long-listed in writing competitions run by Radio Nottingham, London Writers and Cinnamon Press.