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Frances Maynard

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I teach English part-time to adults with learning difficulties, including Asperger's.
I'm married with one grown-up daughter and live in Dorset, on the south coast of England. I also spend time in Blackheath, south-east London.
The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr is my first novel. It was runner-up in the Good Housekeeping 2014 First Novel Award and shortlisted for both the 2016 Mslexia First Novel Competition and the Lucy Cavendish Prize. My second book, Maggsie McNaughton's Second chance, comes out June 27th 2019.
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Frances Maynard I've been thrilled that people have not only enjoyed The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr but that also I have encouraged them to think about what…moreI've been thrilled that people have not only enjoyed The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr but that also I have encouraged them to think about what is 'normal' and about what are the best rules to live your life by.(less)

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Frances Maynard I've just finished a book, provisionally called The End of the Sentence, about a young woman with dyslexia and anger issues. She's a very different ch…moreI've just finished a book, provisionally called The End of the Sentence, about a young woman with dyslexia and anger issues. She's a very different character from Elvira in The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr but she also has to struggle to find her own way in life.(less)

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Book Club Questions for Maggsie McNaughton's Second Chance

1. Do you think the book is a convincing portrayal of someone with dyslexia?
2. Maggsie has had problems with alcohol, she's been to prison, comes from a poor background, has dyslexia … but the book is uplifting rather than bleak. What methods does the author use to achieve this?
3. What does Maggsie's relationship with Audrey the cat tell us about her character?
4. When Maggsie was a child her headm Read more of this blog post »

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“The Seven Rules Spreadsheet — Being polite and respectful is always a good idea — If you look or sound different you won’t fit in — Conversation doesn’t just exchange Facts – it conveys how you’re feeling — You learn by making mistakes — Not everyone who is nice to me is my friend — It is better to be too diplomatic than too honest — Rules change depending on the situation and the person you are speaking to And, Rule Eight: Use the Rules to help with difficulties, to make life easier, to understand what’s acceptable, to enhance your strengths, but after that . . . do things your way.”
― Frances Maynard, The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr

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