Fran Clark Author | The Author's Notebook

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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

Mar 28, 20252 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!)

Mar 21, 20252 min read

A Trace of the Sun by Pam Williams book cover

A Trace of the Sun by Pam Williams book cover

Book Review: A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams

Mar 14, 20253 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

Mar 7, 20252 min read

Book cover of A Nurse's Tale by Ola Awonubi

Book cover of A Nurse's Tale by Ola Awonubi

Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi

Feb 28, 20252 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

Feb 22, 20253 min read

The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me

The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me

The Girl With The Louding Voice – An Audiobook Experience That Riveted Me

Feb 14, 20252 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

Feb 7, 20253 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

Jan 31, 20253 min read

Farewell to Monday Motivation: A Journey of Inspiration

Farewell to Monday Motivation: A Journey of Inspiration

Farewell to Monday Motivation: A Journey of Inspiration

Dec 23, 20242 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

Dec 19, 20242 min read

Monday Motivation: Reigniting My Piano Passion

Monday Motivation: Reigniting My Piano Passion

Monday Motivation: Reigniting My Piano Passion

Dec 16, 20242 min read

Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake

Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake

Thursday Thoughts: A Review of Black Cake

Dec 12, 20243 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

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

Dec 5, 20243 min read

Monday Motivation: Embrace Change to Achieve Your Goals

Monday Motivation: Embrace Change to Achieve Your Goals

Monday Motivation: Embrace Change to Achieve Your Goals

Dec 2, 20242 min read

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

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

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

Nov 28, 20242 min read

Monday Motivation: 5 Signs You Need to Take a Break

Monday Motivation: 5 Signs You Need to Take a Break

Monday Motivation: 5 Signs You Need to Take a Break

Nov 25, 20242 min read

Thursday Thoughts: Why I Decided to Outsource My Book Marketing

Thursday Thoughts: Why I Decided to Outsource My Book Marketing

Thursday Thoughts: Why I Decided to Outsource My Book Marketing

Nov 21, 20243 min read

Monday Motivation: Lessons in Resilience from J.K. Rowling

Monday Motivation: Lessons in Resilience from J.K. Rowling

Monday Motivation: Lessons in Resilience from J.K. Rowling

Nov 18, 20243 min read

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