Francois Keyser - Editor
Indonesia
Multi Genre Author writing about ideas I am passionate about. Hope to inspire others with my writing.
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Overview
Author of children's series of books collectively called "The Junglies". First five books published in multiple languages.
Authored Young Adult Fantasy Fiction titled "Betrayal - Through the Pages (Book 1)" which reached the finals of the the Outstanding Writer Contest 2016 with Merrimack Media.
Providing Freelance, Editing and Proofreading services when not working on my books.
Languages
English (SA)
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Children's Picture Books
Fantasy
Romance
Science Fiction
Short Story
Thriller
Young Adult & Teen
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Entertainment
Parenting & Families
Travel
True Crime
Awards
- Finalist in Merrimack Media Outstanding Writer Contest 2016
Work experience
Multi Genre Author
Self Employed
September, 2010
–
Present
(about 8 years)
Author of 13 children's books including "The Junglies" series of twelve children's books.
Author of Young Adult Fantasy Fiction novel "Life Within the Pages". The manuscript for this novel was one of five selected for the finals of the Merrimack Media Outstanding Writer Award of 2016 (
Previously worked in the Financial Services Sector where my writing experience includes:
- Drafting and submitting a proposal to license a Branch Office of a UK licensed and registered health insurance company with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The proposal was accepted and approved.
- Prepared numerous tender proposals which gained accounts with value in excess of US$10 million premium per annum.
- Prepared and designed web content for multinational company's local website in Indonesia.
- Set up own website for my books (
- Drafted policy wording and terms and conditions for health insurance policies compliant with the Abu Dhabi Health Authority's requirements.
Portfolio (5 selected works)
Abbit Gets Stuck (The Junglies)
Francois Keyser
It’s great to play and have fun but sometimes there are limits to how much fun we can have. In this book, Abbit the rabbit gets stuck in a tree and can’t get down.Read the story to find out how Abbit got stuck in the tree in the first place, and what his friends do to try and help Abbit get down. Will they succeed?In this story readers learn:-That teamwork often achieves more-That if at first ... read more
The Junglies Build a Tree House
Francois Keyser
When the friends learn that there are lots of beautiful places outside their home, they want to explore the world outside. They soon find out that they cannot leave their home and so they make a plan which they hope will help them see more of the world beyond their home. Find out the friends work together to see more of the world and find a new appreciation for their own home.The dominant them... read more
Raff's Birthday (The Junglies Book 4)
Francois Keyser
Raff the Giraffe thinks his friends are acting strange. Then he discovers they are planning to have a party without him!Why would Raff’s friends do such a thing? Has Raff done something wrong to make his friends not want him at the party? Read the story to find out why Raff’s friends have not invited him. Will there be happy ending for all the friends including Raff?The lesson for young reader... read more
The Singing Contest (The Junglies)
Francois Keyser
The friends learn about a singing contest and all plan to compete on their own. They soon realise that they might not have much chance of winning if they compete on their own.How can they possibly try to compete and win the competition? Is there even still a chance that they could get a prize?This story teaches young readers that sometimes we can be more successful and achieve more when we wor... read more
Tiger Loses His Stripes
Francois Keyser
The first in a series of five stories about five animals. Together they learn, grow, and help each other to have fun, achieve goals, and work together as a team with the help of their friend, the Jungle Man, when they need it. In this book, the tiger, Aga, loses his stripes or does he? Follow the story as his friends help him look for and find his stripes again. Find out what really happened t... read more
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