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.

From the Caribbean to post-war London, discover how real-life journeys, including those of the Windrush generation, inspire the emotional voyages in Fran Clark’s historical and women’s fiction.

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.

Discover why Fran Clark writes powerful stories of Caribbean women who migrate to the UK. Explore Windrush-era fiction and inspiring journeys of love, identity, and hidden truths.

Some fictional women stay with us long after the final page. In this Friday post, I’m sharing five unforgettable characters—from bestselling novels to my own—who found their voices in a world that tried to silence them. If you love emotional, layered stories about strength, identity, and truth, this list is for you.

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

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

The inspiration behind my historical fiction novels.

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

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.

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

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

Breathing life into fiction with real-life characters

Reasons to outsource your marketing efforts as an indie author.

The Celebrity Book Deal Dilemma in Fiction Publishing