Stories about the Windrush generation are still rare. Discover why these narratives matter and explore two powerful 2025 diaspora novels now on my TBR.

AI is everywhere, even in the world of writing and book promotion. I’ve had a few messages from marketers who claim to love my story, only to realise their glowing praise was written by AI. Take a look at what I received and see if you think AI can sell a book better than its author.

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.

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....

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.

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

How readers can support indie authors, beyond book reviews.

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.

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

A book review of A Trace Of The Sun by Pam Williams

Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi

Audiobook review of The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Dare narrated by Adjoa Andoh

A review of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

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

Book Review of The Butterfly Garden by Rachel Burton

Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors

Book Review of Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo

This is a book review of By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

My top 5 Must-read Novels with Powerful Female Leads

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...