I discuss, as an indie author, why it is a good strategy for authors to change their book covers for marketing reasons that don't tap into sentiment.

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.

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.

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

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

Millie and Joseph Armstrong - kind permission of the Armstrong Family If you are following me on social media, you will know that I have...

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

The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

A post about dual timelines and dual POV in a novel

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

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

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

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

Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi

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

How I dealt with challenges and deadlines as a writer.

Breathing life into fiction with real-life characters

The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing