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Black History Month: Writing Stories Rooted in Black History
Discover Fran Clark’s novels rooted in Black history and the Windrush generation. This Black History Month explore powerful stories of love, migration, and identity, including her latest release Wherever You Will Go, now just 99p.

Fran Clark
7 days ago2 min read


The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)
The Books That Changed My Life Every reader has those unforgettable books, the ones that stay with us long after we turn the last page....

Fran Clark
Sep 263 min read


A Letter To A Lost One My Character Never Sent
In my novel Lovers, Katey is a 17-year-old girl grieving her mother, Val. She never got the chance to say the words in her heart — until now. This blog post shares “A Letter My Character Never Sent,” where Katey reflects on missing her mum’s music, her warmth, and the way she made the family whole. It’s a tender glimpse into love, loss, and learning to find her voice again.

Fran Clark
Sep 192 min read


The Women by Kristin Hannah | Powerful Historical Fiction Audiobook Review
A heartfelt review of The Women by Kristin Hannah — a powerful audiobook shining light on women’s untold contributions in war. Fran Clark shares her thoughts on the story’s impact and how it resonates with her own novel Wherever You Will Go

Fran Clark
Sep 122 min read


So You Want to Help an Indie Author? Here’s How.
How readers can support indie authors, beyond book reviews.

Fran Clark
Jul 252 min read


Friday Feels: 5 Women in Fiction Who Refused to Be Silenced – And Why We Still Need Their Stories
Some fictional women stay with us long after the final page. In this Friday post, I’m sharing five unforgettable characters—from bestselling novels to my own—who found their voices in a world that tried to silence them. If you love emotional, layered stories about strength, identity, and truth, this list is for you.

Fran Clark
Jul 42 min read


Book Review: The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph
This is a book review of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

Fran Clark
Apr 113 min read


Book Review: A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams
A book review of A Trace Of The Sun by Pam Williams

Fran Clark
Mar 143 min read


Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi
Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi

Fran Clark
Feb 282 min read


The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me
Audiobook review of The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Dare narrated by Adjoa Andoh

Fran Clark
Feb 142 min read


Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake
A review of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Fran Clark
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Book Review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Book Review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Fran Clark
Nov 28, 20242 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Book Review of The Butterfly Garden by Rachel Burton
Book Review of The Butterfly Garden by Rachel Burton

Fran Clark
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors
Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors

Fran Clark
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Book Review of Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo
Book Review of Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo

Fran Clark
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Thursday Thoughts: Review of Jodi Picoult's *By Any Other Name*
This is a book review of By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

Fran Clark
Sep 5, 20244 min read


My Top Five Must-Read Novels with Powerful Female Leads
My top 5 Must-read Novels with Powerful Female Leads

Fran Clark
Jul 31, 20244 min read


Book Review: The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters
On my first ever trip to The Hay Festival this year I was lucky enough to get tickets for a talk with author Vanessa Walters, who is...

Fran Clark
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Unveiling the Latest Must-Read: A Closer Look at A Prayer For Junie - new book release news!
Well, it's finally here and I'm very pleased to announce the publication of book 2 in the Island Secrets Series - A Prayer For Junie The...

Fran Clark
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Exploring the Themes of Identity and Acceptance in 'Mad Honey' by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan
This is a quick update of what I'm currently reading ie Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult

Fran Clark
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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