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Alexandra Brown

b. 1977

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About Alexandra Brown

Born 1977. Alexandra Brown is a British novelist, writer, opinion journalist and manager.

Alex Brown is a British author and columnist. She has written eleven novels, including the Carrington's series, The Great Christmas Knit Off, The Great Village Show, The Secret of Orchard Cottage, and A Postcard from Italy. Her books are published internationally and have been translated into seven languages.

Formerly the City Girl columnist for The London Paper, she signed a three-book deal with HarperCollins publishers to write the Carrington's series of novels. In 2014 she signed a second three-book deal with HarperCollins to write the Tindledale series.

Biography Alexandra was born in Brighton and worked in financial services for many years. After leaving the corporate world she won a competition to write the weekly City Girl column for The London Paper.

Alexandra was well known for writing the City Girl column for the London Paper.

She got her first book deal after meeting a HarperCollins editor at a Romantic Novelists' Association party, and they worked together on what was to become the Carrington series. In 2014, HarperCollins signed her to write a further series of three books set in the fictional village of Tindledale.

Personal life Brown lives by the sea in Kent with her husband, daughter and two very glossy black Labradors.

Brown says she is superstitious and needs to light a candle before she sits down to write.

Brown hobbies involves knitting and attending Northern Soul nights. She also supports charities, working with care leavers and members of society.

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1977, Brighton
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexandra Brown?

writer

When was Alexandra Brown born?

Alexandra Brown was born in 1977 in Brighton.

What is Alexandra Brown's occupation?

Alexandra Brown is a novelist, writer, opinion journalist and manager.

What nationality is Alexandra Brown?

Alexandra Brown is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandra Brown

· Wikidata: Q17986112

· DBpedia: Alexandra Brown

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