Alan Franks

Alan Franks is a British playwright, novelist, poet, and musician with a diverse body of work spanning several decades. He served as a feature writer for The Times for 30 years, during which he was twice shortlisted for a British Press Award. Franks has written and performed in numerous music releases, including several CDs of his own compositions, and currently sings tenor and composes for the London West Gallery Quire. His poetry has garnered several national and international prizes, including the Wilfred Owen Memorial Prize in 2014 and the Petra Kenney Prize in 2003.