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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

Fran Clark
May 232 min read
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The Women Who Walked Before Us – Real Stories That Inspire Fiction
The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

Fran Clark
May 161 min read
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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

Fran Clark
May 92 min read
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Marketing Without the Megaphone – An Indie Author’s Quiet Revolution
This is a post about my latest approach to marketing my latest novel.

Fran Clark
May 21 min read
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The Voices We Carry – Who Gets to Tell the Story?
A post about dual timelines and dual POV in a novel

Fran Clark
Apr 252 min read
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Book Review: The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph
This is a book review of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

Fran Clark
Apr 113 min read
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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.

Fran Clark
Apr 42 min read
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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.

Fran Clark
Mar 212 min read
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Book Review: A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams
A book review of A Trace Of The Sun by Pam Williams

Fran Clark
Mar 143 min read
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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.

Fran Clark
Mar 72 min read
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Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi
Book Review: A Nurse’s Tale by Ola Awonubi

Fran Clark
Feb 282 min read
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Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time
Trailblazers, Jazz, and 1940s Style: The Inspiration Behind In 5 Days' Time

Fran Clark
Feb 223 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: Breathing Life Into Fiction With Real-Life Characters
Breathing life into fiction with real-life characters

Fran Clark
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: Book Review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Book Review: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Fran Clark
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: Why I Decided to Outsource My Book Marketing
Reasons to outsource your marketing efforts as an indie author.

Fran Clark
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing
The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing

Fran Clark
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: Book Review of The Butterfly Garden by Rachel Burton
Book Review of The Butterfly Garden by Rachel Burton

Fran Clark
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors
Why Understanding Your Genre Matters for Authors

Fran Clark
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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Monday Motivation: How Laura Esquivel’s Journey to Success Can Inspire Us All
Monday Motivation: How Laura Esquivel’s Journey to Success Can Inspire Us All

Fran Clark
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Thursday Thoughts: How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality
How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality

Fran Clark
Oct 3, 20246 min read
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