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.

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.

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

The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

This is a post about my latest approach to marketing my latest 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 farewell to my Monday Motivation blog posts. Looking forward to 2025

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

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

Monday Motivation 5 ways to tell you need to take a break!

Monday Motivation lesson in resilience from J K Rowling

How to be motivated even without goals.

Setting clear intentions for your week can help you focus on what really matters, make better decisions, and ultimately feel more in control

Monday Motivation: How Laura Esquivel’s Journey to Success Can Inspire Us All

How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality

How to Stay on Track with Long-Term Goals When You Feel Like Giving Up

How Creative Rest and Play make writers more productive.

Monday Motivation post about the achievements of Toni Morrison