Kate Fenton

Kate Fenton (born Failsworth, 14 October 1954) is an English novelist and former BBC radio producer.

Fenton studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at St Hilda's College, Oxford (1974–77). After leaving Oxford, she worked for a short while as a researcher in the House of Commons for a Member of Parliament. From 1978 to 1985 she was at the BBC. Initially she was a researcher and later she became a features and documentary producer. She worked for BBC Radio Wales, the World Service and eventually Radio 4, based in London. Programmes with which she was involved include "Bookshelf", "Pick of the Week" and "Woman's Hour".

She completed her first novel in 1989. A list of novels may be found below. She has also written articles for the "Daily Telegraph", "The Mail on Sunday" and "Woman's Own" magazine.

In 1992, Fenton married the actor Ian Carmichael. The couple live in North Yorkshire.

Books

* "The Colours of Snow" (1990)
* "Dancing to the Pipers" (1993)
* "Lions & Liquorice" (1995)
* "Balancing on Air" (1996)
* "Too Many Godmothers" (2002)
* "Picking Up" (2002)
* "Vanity and Vexation: a novel of Pride and Prejudice" (Thomas Dunne Books, 2004)

References

* Kate Fenton, " [http://www.katefenton.com/biog.htm The Life — Such as it is] ".

External links

* [http://www.katefenton.com/ Kate Fenton website]