Clare Swatman
@clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social
Author, mum of teens. Massive Pearl Jam fan. A Chance Worth Taking is out now pubbed by Boldwood Books. Also write thrillers as CL Swatman. No Son of Mine also out now!
Books & more: www.clareswatmanauthor.com
Books & more: www.clareswatmanauthor.com
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Hello! Lots of lovely new followers which is fab. What can I tell you about me? I write contemporary romance & psych thrillers. I love talking about books, music, telly, dancing, my friends and anything that annoys me. Looking forward to getting to know people on here!
Five Things I Love About You has has had a facelift…. And is now called A Chance Worth Taking!
What do you think of the new cover/title?
What do you think of the new cover/title?
July 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Five Things I Love About You has has had a facelift…. And is now called A Chance Worth Taking!
What do you think of the new cover/title?
What do you think of the new cover/title?
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Some lovely book post from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social. Thank you very much.
If you like a little romance with a north-east setting then this book could be right up your street.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Check out my review here tinyurl.com/3x5fvb39
If you like a little romance with a north-east setting then this book could be right up your street.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Check out my review here tinyurl.com/3x5fvb39
May 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Some lovely book post from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social. Thank you very much.
If you like a little romance with a north-east setting then this book could be right up your street.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Check out my review here tinyurl.com/3x5fvb39
If you like a little romance with a north-east setting then this book could be right up your street.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Check out my review here tinyurl.com/3x5fvb39
This has made my day ❤️
I took part in the last one - it’s so good.
Marian’s insight was very compelling and gave me lots to think about - and relate to 😄
On our course we also got feedback from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social which was so helpful. Her words were kind and her critique was thoughtful and constructive.
Marian’s insight was very compelling and gave me lots to think about - and relate to 😄
On our course we also got feedback from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social which was so helpful. Her words were kind and her critique was thoughtful and constructive.
May 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This has made my day ❤️
I’m halfway through writing book 13 which means it’s almost time to decide it’s the worst book ever written and start all over again. Why doesn’t never get any easier?!!
May 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I’m halfway through writing book 13 which means it’s almost time to decide it’s the worst book ever written and start all over again. Why doesn’t never get any easier?!!
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Blog Tour - Five Things I Love About You by Clare Swatman @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #BookReview from @bookescapesblog.bsky.social
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Blog Tour – Five Things I Love About You by Clare Swatman @clareswatman @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #boldwoodbloggers #RespectRomFic #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou
When I received the invitation to join this blog tour, I was thrilled that I could squeeze it into my, frankly, packed schedule. The book title is a play on one of my favourite films, and I instinc…
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April 28, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Blog Tour - Five Things I Love About You by Clare Swatman @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social #BookReview from @bookescapesblog.bsky.social
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Five Things I Love About You by @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social Here's my review:
portable-magic.com/2025/04/27/c... @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Clare Swatman: Five Things I Love About You
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Five Things I Love About You. My review is written with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on the tour and to the p…
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April 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Today I'm joining the blog tour for Five Things I Love About You by @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social Here's my review:
portable-magic.com/2025/04/27/c... @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
portable-magic.com/2025/04/27/c... @rararesources.bsky.social @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
It’s been a whirlwind publication week - but Five Things I Love About You is finally here!
April 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It’s been a whirlwind publication week - but Five Things I Love About You is finally here!
I’m thrilled that my thriller No Son of Mine has just been accepted into Amazon Prime - which means it’s ABSOLUTELY FREE to download! (and if you don’t have Prime, it’s still only 99p and I’d love you forever if you downloaded it anyway!)
April 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I’m thrilled that my thriller No Son of Mine has just been accepted into Amazon Prime - which means it’s ABSOLUTELY FREE to download! (and if you don’t have Prime, it’s still only 99p and I’d love you forever if you downloaded it anyway!)
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Is the man in her dreams the man of her dreams? #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social is perfect for fans of romance, books and dogs.
Published 24/4/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/vtv5tcf6
Is the man in her dreams the man of her dreams? #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social is perfect for fans of romance, books and dogs.
Published 24/4/25
#booksky #bookblogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/vtv5tcf6
Five Things I Love About You by Clare Swatman
After an accident while cycling to work, Miranda begins to dream about the man she almost collided with. Convinced he's the man of her dre...
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March 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Is the man in her dreams the man of her dreams? #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social is perfect for fans of romance, books and dogs.
Published 24/4/25
#booksky #bookblogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/vtv5tcf6
Is the man in her dreams the man of her dreams? #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social is perfect for fans of romance, books and dogs.
Published 24/4/25
#booksky #bookblogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/vtv5tcf6
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#FiveThingsILoveAboutYoy from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social was such a lovely, heartwarming romance. I’m excited to start #BadInfluence from C. J. Wray (aka Chrissie Manby) and @orionbooks.bsky.social as I loved #TheExcitements
March 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
#FiveThingsILoveAboutYoy from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social was such a lovely, heartwarming romance. I’m excited to start #BadInfluence from C. J. Wray (aka Chrissie Manby) and @orionbooks.bsky.social as I loved #TheExcitements
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It was great catching up with familiar characters in the cosy crime mystery #TheCornishCastleMurder from Fiona Leitch and One More Chapter.
Now it’s time for a little romance with #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Now it’s time for a little romance with #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
#booksky
March 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It was great catching up with familiar characters in the cosy crime mystery #TheCornishCastleMurder from Fiona Leitch and One More Chapter.
Now it’s time for a little romance with #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
#booksky
Now it’s time for a little romance with #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
#booksky
I turned 50 this week and when I see the number written down it looks really old. But I don’t feel old. I still feel like me in my twenties (if a bit more tired). So I’m reframing it all as lucky, and am determined to achieve all of my dreams - or at least try my hardest!
Watch this space…
Watch this space…
March 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I turned 50 this week and when I see the number written down it looks really old. But I don’t feel old. I still feel like me in my twenties (if a bit more tired). So I’m reframing it all as lucky, and am determined to achieve all of my dreams - or at least try my hardest!
Watch this space…
Watch this space…
I have a new book coming out! Five Things I Love About You is out on 24th April and is a story about love, fate and searching for happiness.
February 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I have a new book coming out! Five Things I Love About You is out on 24th April and is a story about love, fate and searching for happiness.
I love writing love stories of all kinds but I’d say this is the most unashamedly romantic book I’ve ever written. What’s your favourite love story?
February 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I love writing love stories of all kinds but I’d say this is the most unashamedly romantic book I’ve ever written. What’s your favourite love story?
I love writing books, but I ADORE writing these two words. This book, my second thriller, has been a tricky one to write with several false starts and a couple of pauses to replan along the way. But this evening, finally, I hit 83561 words and it feels brilliant!
February 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I love writing books, but I ADORE writing these two words. This book, my second thriller, has been a tricky one to write with several false starts and a couple of pauses to replan along the way. But this evening, finally, I hit 83561 words and it feels brilliant!
I’m trying to get my book finished this week so of course I’m going to spend most of it faffing around on social media….
February 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I’m trying to get my book finished this week so of course I’m going to spend most of it faffing around on social media….
How many cups of tea per day is too many? Asking for me
February 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
How many cups of tea per day is too many? Asking for me
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Wow. it must feel terrible when someone takes something you made and uses it without permission or payment
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6
https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
White House AI tsar David Sacks raises possibility of alleged intellectual property theft
www.ft.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Wow. it must feel terrible when someone takes something you made and uses it without permission or payment
I have news! My psychological thriller, No Son of Mine, has dropped to 99p/0.99c on kindle! So if you fancied giving it a go, now’s your chance!
January 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I have news! My psychological thriller, No Son of Mine, has dropped to 99p/0.99c on kindle! So if you fancied giving it a go, now’s your chance!
Copy edits for book 11 to go through this weekend and am already irritated by them. Am on page 7 of 222 🤣
January 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Copy edits for book 11 to go through this weekend and am already irritated by them. Am on page 7 of 222 🤣
AI has its uses, but giving it the capability to steal work and pass it off as original is not one we should be striving for.
'A government spokesperson said: “Current uncertainty about how copyright law applies to AI is holding back the creative industries and AI sector from realising their full potential."'
I notice the government are not sugesting the power companies give the AI sector their electricity for free.
I notice the government are not sugesting the power companies give the AI sector their electricity for free.
British novelists criticise government over AI ‘theft’
Richard Osman and Kate Mosse say plan to mine artistic works for data would destroy creative fields
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
AI has its uses, but giving it the capability to steal work and pass it off as original is not one we should be striving for.
My publisher asked for a photo of me holding No Son of Mine and this is the slightly startled result.
Anyway, please buy my book, I promise it’s good!
Anyway, please buy my book, I promise it’s good!
January 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
My publisher asked for a photo of me holding No Son of Mine and this is the slightly startled result.
Anyway, please buy my book, I promise it’s good!
Anyway, please buy my book, I promise it’s good!
I’m 76k words into my WIP and I’ve hit a brick wall and can’t seem to find an ending. Please send help!
January 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I’m 76k words into my WIP and I’ve hit a brick wall and can’t seem to find an ending. Please send help!
The light was lush out and about on my walk yesterday. This is the longest walk I’ve managed since my knee op and I’ve really missed it
January 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The light was lush out and about on my walk yesterday. This is the longest walk I’ve managed since my knee op and I’ve really missed it