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.

Writer friends and supportive readers are lifelines for indie authors. Here’s how collaborations, encouragement, and small acts of kindness keep me motivated to write.

Celebrating two big author wins, including a book festival panel! A reminder that perseverance pays off—never give up, your “yes” will come.

Indie author Fran Clark shares the chaos of preparing a last-minute book launch under pen name Rosa Temple, from spotting typos to tweaking covers, all while balancing book fairs, choir life, and one last UK summer BBQ.

From the Caribbean to post-war London, discover how real-life journeys, including those of the Windrush generation, inspire the emotional voyages in Fran Clark’s historical and women’s fiction.

Discover why indie books are shaking up fiction. Here are 7 powerful reasons you should be reading self-published authors and adding them to your TBR list.

A heartfelt reflection on measuring success as an indie author. Fran Clark shares the highs and lows of post-launch life, why sales aren’t the only marker of success, and how writing the next book is sometimes the best next step.

How readers can support indie authors, beyond book reviews.

A quick behind the scenes about the importance of indie author collaborations.

Discover why Fran Clark writes powerful stories of Caribbean women who migrate to the UK. Explore Windrush-era fiction and inspiring journeys of love, identity, and hidden truths.

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

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

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

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

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

The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

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

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