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A hammock by a tranquil tropical river

A hammock by a tranquil tropical river

Launch Week, Book Fairs & Breathing Out

This is the week after my book launch and I reflect on what comes next.

Jun 272 min read

Wherever You Will Go Paperback and E-Book Versions

Wherever You Will Go Paperback and E-Book Versions

Wherever You Will Go — Now Out in the World

A celebration of the release of Wherever You Will Go by Fran Clark

Jun 202 min read

A family stranded after Blitz in WW2 London

A family stranded after Blitz in WW2 London

Step into 1940s London: The Setting of Wherever You Will Go

This is a behind the scenes look at the settings of Wherever You Will Go by Fran Clark

Jun 132 min read

A woman sits on a sofa next to a coffee table and writes in her notebook

A woman sits on a sofa next to a coffee table and writes in her notebook

Almost There: 11 Days Until Wherever You Will Go Launches

Author Fran Clark reflects on the journey to publishing her new historical novel, including late-night audiobook recording in a homemade blanket booth.

Jun 63 min read

A wooden desk with old fashioned object. typewriter, camera, glasses, notebook

A wooden desk with old fashioned object. typewriter, camera, glasses, notebook

Why Historical Fiction Still Matters – Stories That Echo Across Time

A post that talks about why historical fiction matters to me and why I write it

May 232 min read

An old fashioned suitcase on a carpet

An old fashioned suitcase on a carpet

The Women Who Walked Before Us – Real Stories That Inspire Fiction

The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

May 161 min read

A soundproofed studio, mic, headphones and laptop .

A soundproofed studio, mic, headphones and laptop .

From Page to Audio – Why I’m Recording My Own Audiobook

How I went about creating a recording booth to record my audiobook from scratch

May 92 min read

An open book on a park bench with lavender petals on it.

An open book on a park bench with lavender petals on it.

Marketing Without the Megaphone – An Indie Author’s Quiet Revolution

This is a post about my latest approach to marketing my latest novel.

May 21 min read

A notebook and fountain pen on a desk with a lamp

A notebook and fountain pen on a desk with a lamp

The Voices We Carry – Who Gets to Tell the Story?

A post about dual timelines and dual POV in a novel

Apr 252 min read

A laptop, passport, camera and compass on top of a map of the world

A laptop, passport, camera and compass on top of a map of the world

Writing Between Two Worlds: The Beauty of Dual Settings in Storytelling

This is a blog post about dual settings in storytelling

Apr 183 min read

A bird flying in the sunset

A bird flying in the sunset

The Art of Letting Go: When is a Book Ever Truly Finished?

This is a post about letting when the time is right for readers to have see your new book.

Apr 42 min read

Two cups of tea with chocolate biscuits

Two cups of tea with chocolate biscuits

Writing Under Two Identities: Why I’m Bringing Fran Clark and Rosa Temple Together

This is a post about why I'm bringing my two writing identities together

Mar 282 min read

A woman recording with a microphone and laptop

A woman recording with a microphone and laptop

From Page to Performance: My First Day Recording an Audiobook (and What I Learned!)

My first day recoding an audiobook and what I learned plus tips for authors.

Mar 212 min read

an author's writing desk

an author's writing desk

Plotting a Complex Novel as a Pantser: How I Found Clarity in My Writing Process

This is writing advice for authors struggling to plot their novel.

Mar 72 min read

A jazz club in 1940s London

A jazz club in 1940s London

Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time

Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time

Feb 223 min read

The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation

The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation

The Real Mona Baptiste: A Voice from the Windrush Generation

Did you know that when you sign up to my mailing list you can read my latest novella, In 5 Days' Time for free?

Feb 73 min read

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

Jan 313 min read

A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned

A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned

A Writer’s Relationship with Deadlines: Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons Learned

How I dealt with challenges and deadlines as a writer.

Dec 19, 20242 min read

Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come

Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come

Monday Motivation: Look How Far You’ve Come

How to get motivated by looking at how much you've achieved already.

Dec 9, 20242 min read

Thursday Thoughts: Breathing Life Into Fiction With Real-Life Characters

Thursday Thoughts: Breathing Life Into Fiction With Real-Life Characters

Thursday Thoughts: Breathing Life Into Fiction With Real-Life Characters

Breathing life into fiction with real-life characters

Dec 5, 20243 min read

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