Fran Clark | Author Fran Clark

top of page

A table of books at a book fair

A table of books at a book fair

Why One Reader’s Message Meant More Than a Day of Sales

After a book fair where sales just broke even, author Fran Clark shares how one heartfelt message from a reader who loved her novel Lovers reminded her why she writes — to connect, inspire, and tell emotionally rich stories that touch the heart.

Nov 73 min read

Wherever You Will Go paperback and e-book against autumn leaves

Wherever You Will Go paperback and e-book against autumn leaves

The Last Book Fair of the Year – and One Final Chance to Grab Wherever You Will Go for 99p

Join Fran Clark at the Guildhall, Lichfield on 1st November for her final book fair of the year — and don’t miss your last chance to get Wherever You Will Go for just 99p on Amazon before the Black History Month offer ends on 31st October.

Oct 311 min read

The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)

The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)

The Books That Changed My Life (and Inspired Me to Write My Own Stories)

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....

Sep 263 min read

An open book with daisies lying on it.

An open book with daisies lying on it.

A Busy Season of Books, Covers, and (Hopefully) One Last BBQ

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.

Aug 222 min read

Sad woman with a drawing of a smile against her lips

Sad woman with a drawing of a smile against her lips

When Success Looks Different Than You Expected

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.

Aug 12 min read

A hammock by a tranquil tropical river

A hammock by a tranquil tropical river

Launch Week, Book Fairs & Breathing Out

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

Jun 272 min read

Wherever You Will Go Paperback and E-Book Versions

Wherever You Will Go Paperback and E-Book Versions

Wherever You Will Go — Now Out in the World

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

Jun 202 min read

A family stranded after Blitz in WW2 London

A family stranded after Blitz in WW2 London

Step into 1940s London: The Setting of Wherever You Will Go

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

Jun 132 min read

A wooden desk with old fashioned object. typewriter, camera, glasses, notebook

A wooden desk with old fashioned object. typewriter, camera, glasses, notebook

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

May 232 min read

An old fashioned suitcase on a carpet

An old fashioned suitcase on a carpet

The Women Who Walked Before Us – Real Stories That Inspire Fiction

The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

May 161 min read

An open book on a park bench with lavender petals on it.

An open book on a park bench with lavender petals on it.

Marketing Without the Megaphone – An Indie Author’s Quiet Revolution

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

May 21 min read

A notebook and fountain pen on a desk with a lamp

A notebook and fountain pen on a desk with a lamp

The Voices We Carry – Who Gets to Tell the Story?

A post about dual timelines and dual POV in a novel

Apr 252 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

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

Mar 72 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

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

Feb 223 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

New Year, New Plans: Exciting Changes, A Free Read & My 2025 Author Goals

Jan 313 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

Breathing life into fiction with real-life characters

Dec 5, 20243 min read

Thursday Thoughts: The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing

Thursday Thoughts: The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing

Thursday Thoughts: The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing

The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing

Nov 14, 20244 min read

Thursday Thoughts: How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality

Thursday Thoughts: How to Promote Your Book in a Way That Suits Your Personality

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

Oct 3, 20246 min read

Monday Motivation: Toni Morrison's Path to the Nobel Prize

Monday Motivation: Toni Morrison's Path to the Nobel Prize

Monday Motivation: Toni Morrison's Path to the Nobel Prize

Monday Motivation post about the achievements of Toni Morrison

Sep 23, 20243 min read

Thursday Thoughts: Writing to Market vs. Writing from the Heart

Thursday Thoughts: Writing to Market vs. Writing from the Heart

Thursday Thoughts: Writing to Market vs. Writing from the Heart

Writing to Market vs. Writing from the heart

Aug 29, 20245 min read

bottom of page