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The Quiet Season: What Authors Are Really Doing When They’re Not Launching
What are authors really doing when they’re not launching a book? This post explores the quiet season between releases — the unseen work, the slower pace, and why these in-between moments matter more than we think.

Fran Clark
2 days ago2 min read


When AI Sells Your Book Better Than You Do
AI is everywhere, even in the world of writing and book promotion. I’ve had a few messages from marketers who claim to love my story, only to realise their glowing praise was written by AI. Take a look at what I received and see if you think AI can sell a book better than its author.

Fran Clark
Oct 17, 20253 min read


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....

Fran Clark
Sep 26, 20253 min read


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.

Fran Clark
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Launch Week, Book Fairs & Breathing Out
This is the week after my book launch and I reflect on what comes next.

Fran Clark
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Wherever You Will Go — Now Out in the World
A celebration of the release of Wherever You Will Go by Fran Clark

Fran Clark
Jun 20, 20252 min read


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

Fran Clark
Jun 13, 20252 min read


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 23, 20252 min read


The Women Who Walked Before Us – Real Stories That Inspire Fiction
The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

Fran Clark
May 16, 20251 min read


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 2, 20251 min read


The Voices We Carry – Who Gets to Tell the Story?
A post about dual timelines and dual POV in a novel

Fran Clark
Apr 25, 20252 min read


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 11, 20253 min read


Book Review: A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams
A book review of A Trace Of The Sun by Pam Williams

Fran Clark
Mar 14, 20253 min read


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 22, 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

Fran Clark
Jan 31, 20253 min read
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