N. M. Browne | |
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 N. M. Browne, 8 March 2008 | |
| Born | 1960 Burnley, Lancashire |
| Occupation | Writer: Poet |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
| Genre | Children's literature, Young Adult Fiction, Poetry |
| Notable awards | Nominated twice for Carnegie Prize: Runner-up, Lancashire Book of the Year. |
| Spouse | Paul Browne |
| Children | Four |
| Relatives | Laura Matthews, Fine Artist |
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N. M. Browne is a British writer of fiction for young adults, including time travel and fantasy.
She was born and brought up in Burnley, Lancashire, to Welsh parents and currently lives in London. [1]
Browne read Philosophy and Theology at New College, Oxford and studied to be a teacher at King's College, Cambridge. She has an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, and a Ph.D in Creative Writing from Kingston University. She teaches Creative Writing at Oxford University (Continuing Education). She has taught on the MA and BA courses at Kingston University being module leader for "Writing for Children" and "Poetry and Prose". Browne has also taught online at Oxford University and MMU. Browne has co-led a number of Arvon week-long workshops for both young people and adults as well as teaching Fantasy Writing at the British Council in Athens.
Browne's poems have been published by Lunar Magazine, Current Archaeology, Eyewear, Indigo Dreams, Acumen, and Ink Sweat and Tears and are included in several anthologies including A Poet's Quest for God and Dear Dylan.
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