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Fran Clark

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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
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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)
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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Why I Write Stories About Caribbean Women in History

Why I write stories about Caribbean women in history. Exploring migration, identity and the real experiences behind my historical fiction.
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