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Welcome to the website of Clare Flynn, award-winning and bestselling author of sixteen historical novels.
A Greater World was Clare’s debut novel 2014. In the years since it was released, Clare has written and published award-winning historical novels taking place across the world, including four books in her hugely popular Penang Series. She also has books available in German and French translation.
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In my First “Flush”
Despite Ginny's efforts to the contrary (see post below) I've finally broken into India. Yay! In fact I've been so caught up with it this afternoon I've written 1200 words and just stopping now for a cup of tea I realise it's 7pm when I thought it was 5! And talking...
Passage to India
Another 1500 words in the bag and on track to hit 10,000 today or tomorrow. Not that it's any indication of being well on the way, as even when the first draft is finished I know there'll be lots of rewriting to do. I am relieved though that we are at last out of...
A Bit About Research
I've got a new system. I go to bed thinking about what I want to write next then, just as I'm about to fall asleep, something pops into my head. I keep a notebook by the bed and just scribble down some quick reminders, before the arms of Morpheus grab me. Depending on...
