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London born, Fran Clark’s first novel, Holding Paradise, was published by Indigo Dreams Publishing in April 2014. During that year, Fran passed her Creative Writing MA with Distinction at Brunel University. Her second novel, When Skies Are Grey, was shorlisted for the SI Leeds Literary Prize 2016.
Fran has been a ghost writer of women’s fiction and has written numerous articles for online magazines.

In 2024 her 4 book series, Island Secrets, will be published.

Under the pseudonym, Rosa Temple, Fran signed a three book deal with HQ Digital an imprint of Harper Collins. Also The Slow Lane Walkers Club published by Simon & Schuster UK.

Fran has worked as a professional singer and song-writer. Still writing and recording music, Fran teachers vocals ...more

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Writer's are creative people by nature, there's always an abundance of ideas. How do you go through those ideas and choose which one you want to follow through on? And do you ever regret your choice half way through?

Fran Clark I get story, plot and character ideas on a regular basis. Sometimes a sentence or paragraph or even a few pages of words come to mind and I get everyt…moreI get story, plot and character ideas on a regular basis. Sometimes a sentence or paragraph or even a few pages of words come to mind and I get everything down into a notebook.

If the idea keeps coming to mind I'll go back to my notebook and see if I can develop the initial idea into something that will be of interest to other people to read.

I've dropped two novel ideas and lots and lots of short story ideas when I thought I just couldn't create a piece that worked, for whatever reason. I have never regretted going with an idea. It's all writing experience in the end and hopefully that will make a better and more creative writer. But it's usually easy to know fairly early on if a story is going to work or not.(less)

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Hi Fran, I've read that author Amy Tan would sit at the same desk and play the same music continuously while writing a book. That gave her a feeling of continuity. Do you have a set routine/schedule/"quirk" when writing a book? And how do you maintain the self-discipline to complete a project?--Yolanda

Fran Clark Hi Yolanda, thanks for reaching out. Unlike Amy, I can't stay in one place and do the same thing. I have a desk, the place I mostly write, but as I do…moreHi Yolanda, thanks for reaching out. Unlike Amy, I can't stay in one place and do the same thing. I have a desk, the place I mostly write, but as I do other things from there, like music lessons, emails etc it doesn't always feel conducive to writing. I might write in the kitchen or in bed. On rare occasions I'll go to a coffee shop. I do listen to music once in a while - at editing stage, never writing stage, (usually to drown out noise that bothers me) but it has to be music that I can't 'listen' to. As a musician, music might take me to places in my head that are not good for writing! The longest I can sit for is an hour and a half and then I need a break. Self discipline for me comes from how much I believe in and enjoy the story. You probably get that feeling when characters won't stop talking to you so you're compelled to write their story - they won't leave you alone until you do. Hope that makes sense :) Fran(less)

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	Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) 4.52 avg rating — 33 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lovers: A Second Chance Women's Fiction 4.57 avg rating — 28 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Holding Paradise 4.46 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Prayer For Junie: A Dark and Powerful Women's Fiction Novel of Love and Deception (Island Secrets Series Book 2) 4.42 avg rating — 26 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Long Way Home: A Sweeping 19th Century Caribbean Tale of Family, Betrayal and Belonging (Island Secrets Series Book 3) 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When Skies Are Grey (Island Secrets Series) 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wherever You Will Go: A Heartbreaking & Romantic World War 2 Historical Novel: The Hope Series, Book 1 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Fran Clark made a comment on Scarlet James’s review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) " This review solidified my desire to try to bring my books to a wider audience - something that's so, so difficult for indie authors. You can feel as i ...more "
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Fran Clark liked Scarlet James's review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1): "I had previously read a related short story by Clark and already trusted her storytelling. This novel confirmed that instinct. The story follows a couple each reaching for the love they believe is meant for them, even as those pursuits are in paralle" Read more of this review »
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Fran Clark made a comment on Rut Tekie’s review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) " Stunning review and so happy you enjoyed the read! Book 2 is on its way :) "
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Fran Clark liked Rut Tekie's review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1): "I just finished Wherever You Go and OMG… the ending completely threw me off 😭😭 I thought I knew where it was going and then bam! Plot twist I did NOT see coming! I legit cried like a baby… but in the best way. It was so emotional, so raw, and honestly" Read more of this review »
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Fran Clark made a comment on Pam Keevil’s review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) " Great review! Thank you so much Pam :) "
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Fran Clark liked Pam Keevil's review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1): "When Essie's husband leaves for England on the Windrush, promising to bring her over when he is settled, she is dismayed when only one letter arrives. Determined to find out what has happened to him, Essie makes the same journey, arriving in post WW2" Read more of this review »
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Fran Clark made a comment on Vivian’s review of Wherever You Will Go (Hope Series, #1) " Thank you, Vivian, for posting this stunning review. It's perfect for anyone thinking about reading Wherever You Will Go. I'm so happy you enjoyed it! ...more "
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