Tees Valley Writers

Joanne Benford

Joanne was born and brought up in Hartlepool in 1971 where she now lives. Her life has been marked by variety, travelling the cradles of civilisation, being a one-time singer, pianist, artist, librarian and all-round seeker. She started writing professionally aged 20, and now regularly writes for several magazines. Her first book, Down By The Water, was shortlisted for the Raymond Williams Publishing Prize.

She graduated from Lancaster University with a BA Hons and Masters degree in Literary Studies and completed her PhD thesis at Sunderland University. She is currently completing her seventh novel, and is Creative Writing lecturer for the Open University, as well as Learning Centre Manager for the Da Vinci Centre in Hartlepool.

Website www.JoanneBenford.piczo.com
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