Author
I currently live in Manchester and my career has been predominantly in music since the 1970’s. I’m a member of the Guild of International Songwriters and Composers (GISC) and have been featured in their quarterly magazines. I performed throughout Europe and was the support act for Eric Clapton on his Scandinavian tours in the 1980’s. My music website is www.franraya.com which is self-explanatory.
My literary career began years ago. I’ve written short stories and numerous poems. They were published in over 15 anthologies with United Press, which culminated in my own book, featuring my poetry.
In 1996 I had a very strong compunction to write a short story about a little boy with paranormal powers. It snowballed into a large manuscript, and over the years I approached numerous agents and publishers, who were quite impressed on the whole. However, a publishing deal never materialized. So, I put it to one side.
Then in 2014, when my late husband and I sold our house and moved into an apartment, I rediscovered the manuscript. I decided to write a series, rather than one large book. So, I approached The Book Guild and to my great delight, in 2018 they published the first book, Poetic Justice: The Dawning...
Even more exciting, is the fact that the fifth book, Poetic Justice: Intrusion, will be published on October 28th 2022. Without The Book Guild having faith in my writing, my work would have gathered dust on a forgotten shelf. I can’t thank them enough for their support and belief. They are very professional, with an endearing human touch, which is rare in this world of competitive rivalry. A priceless connection.
With regard to my series, the protagonist, Randal Forbes, stretches the boundaries of telepathy. He touches many lives and destroys others. His supporting cast is also visual and readers will identify with their particular life stories. So, my inspiration is an unusual spin on reality and fantasy. Please have a look at my author website as all the books are featured.
www.franraya.co.uk
