About Francene Hill
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Exciting News!
Pre-orders open Fall 2025 for Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos—a powerful creative biography honoring my mother, Kermit B. Hill. Be the first to know when copies are available by joining our mailing list today.
Featured Writing
My article, “A Fat Folder of Family Secrets: Mom’s Hidden Past,” appeared in Sisters from AARP (November 2023). It uncovers my mother’s little-known service during World War II, a story that continues to inspire and reshape our family’s history.
Featured in The Greater Olney Newspaper
In February 2025, I was honored to be featured on the front page of The Greater Olney Newspaper for my reading of Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos. I shared the stage with my god-sister and poet, Linda Moore, making the afternoon especially meaningful.
Our paths had crossed again in March 2023 at an Olney Writers' Group meeting—an unexpected reunion that revealed a surprising family connection. Linda discovered that my mother had been her Godmother, and that our parents were in the same class at Dunbar High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What began as a chance encounter grew into a heartfelt collaboration. Together, Linda and I presented “African American Family Stories and Poetry” in February 2025, celebrating heritage, resilience, and the power of storytelling..
My Writing Journey
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my journey has been sharing snippets of my work in progress. At book readings and open mic events, audiences have been treated to vintage photographs accompanying chapters of Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos.
Francene Hill at The Moth StorySLAM
The thrill of performing at The Moth StorySLAM in Washington, DC, is an experience I will never forget. Watch Francene Hill on stage on July 10, 2023. Performing live from The Miracle Theater, Francene captivates the audience with a hilarious hang-gliding trip to Rio de Janeiro with her ex-boyfriend.
Other Passions
In addition to writing, I'm enthusiastically pursuing my passions, whether it's hitting the golf course, dabbling in drawing and painting, or belting out tunes at karaoke nights. Finally, I'm a proud alumna of both Smith College and Penn State University.