I’m Fran, I was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and moved to York two years ago to study English Literature and Creative Writing at York St John University. I work as a sales assistant at French Connection where I advise customers on current trends and styles. I am also captain of one of the university’s netball team, and compete in matches weekly. I have a high interest in fashion and writing and enjoy spending my spare time reading Vogue magazine and catching up with exciting local news on the One&Other Website.
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Role at One&Other:
Writer
Favourite time of year:
Summer
Favourite travel destination:
New York
Secret hideout in York:
My bedroom
Favourite things about living here:
Peaceful yet busy city that offers a lot of quirky, individual fashion. Home of great independent bars and restaurants.
Best bars:
Best insiders tip:
The best writers come from the best readers.
Icon:
Alexa Chung
Best view of the city:
The views from the walk around York walls
Favourite shop:
Topshop Oxford Street
Best place to eat:
Oscars
This time next year I will be:
n my third year of study at University, creating a 10,000 word creative writing portfolio.
Top 5 bands:
Florence and The Machine, The Kooks, Kings of Leon, Mumford and Sons, Beyonce
Favourite era:
The 90's, the year of the Spice girls.
If I was an animal I would be a:
Owl, nocturnal and wise
