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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Aug 28

I enjoyed being interviewed by @debbieyoung.bsky.social. We talked about women v. the patriarchy, the decline and fall of the British Empire, the colonial heritage, the wonders of Sri Lanka and more. #historicalfiction
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In Conversation with Clare Flynn, Author of “The Star of Ceylon”

I love reading books set in distant countries that I’m unlikely to visit – whether the action takes place in the present day or back in time. Even better when those books have been writ…

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Aug 16

Today only Amazon has cut the price of The Artist's Apprentice to 99p geni.us/434-pp-two-am

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jul 20

So do I

Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jul 8

Looking for some great historical reads for the summer. Here's a great selection whatever your period. Among them is one of mine - which happens to be only 99¢ /99p this month in the US and the UK. #histfic #summerreading

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Historical Fiction that Transports

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 30

Balancing history and social commentary with a romantic story. Alison Morton invites me onto her blog to discuss how I did it in The Star of Ceylon.http://bit.ly/45NS4dS
#historicalfiction #writingtips #amwriting

Balancing romance, social commentary and historical fiction | Alison Morton Author

I'm delighted to welcome Clare Flynn back to the blog. She's the author of eighteen historical novels and is about halfway through her nineteenth. published by Storm, Canelo and herself, her books…

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 28

A trip around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in Stella's and Norton's shoes. A blog post about the lush locations of THE STAR OF CEYLON. www.clareflynn.co.uk/post/tea-tem... #historicalfiction #onlocation #booklocations

Tea, Temples, and Turmoil: Stella and Norton's Ceylon

I thought it might be interesting to recreate the routes taken independently and together by Norton and Stella in The Star of Ceylon.

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 27

That made my day! #historicalfiction #bookreviews #TheStarofCeylon

Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you so much for hosting me, Lorna!

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Lorna Fergusson @lornafergusson.bsky.social · Jun 24

@clarefly.bsky.social writes a fascinating guest-post on my blog about how women struggled to access education and recognition at the turn of the 20th century and how this has fed into her new novel, 'The Star of Ceylon.' #amwriting #historicalfiction
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Women in Academia in the Edwardian Era: the Real-life "Stellas" - author Clare Flynn guest-posts — Fictionfire

I’m delighted to welcome Clare Flynn to the Fictionfire blog. Clare has just published her eighteenth book, The Star of Ceylon . In her novels, she often focuses on the experiences of travellers ...

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Louise Marley @louisemarley.bsky.social · Jun 19

🖤🖤🖤Welcome to Raven's Edge!🖤🖤🖤

(They do things differently there...)

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#CozyCrime #KindleUnlimited #kindlebooks #Audible #mysterybooks #seriesbooks #whodunit #murdermystery

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 19

Last chance to grab The Pearl of Penang for just 99p/ 99¢ on Amazon.
Over 5000 Amazon ratings.
"“I lived and breathed this book… A story of love, hope, betrayal and friendship." 5-star reviewer.
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#historicalfiction #Kindleunlimited #Penang #Kindledeal

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 18

Glad you like the title!

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thank you, Luisa x

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 17

The Pearl of Penang is on offer this week at only 99c/ 99p US and UK only
Over 5000 Amazon ratings!
@Stormbooks_co
#historicalfiction #Penang #WW2fiction #KindleDeal
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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Jun 5

On my blog today, @alisonmorton.bsky.social tells me why she "accidentally" switched from writing about the Romans to pen a European thriller series. www.clareflynn.co.uk/post/alison-...

Alison Morton's Accidental Series

I'm delighted to welcome Alison Morton to the blog today. Alison, who lives in France, is the author of the popular Roma Nova alternative history thrillers. She is now publishing the third in her cont...

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Apr 16

Great opportunity - if you haven't read The Pearl of Penang yet then it's FREE for a few days. A great way into the series of four - mystery, romance, exotic location! geni.us/440-pp-two-am
#HistoricalFiction #historicalromance

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Apr 10

NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Stop employers covering up abuse

Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Apr 9

Delighted to reveal the cover of my next book, The Star of Ceylon. It is to be released on June 9th but available to pre-order now. geni.us/1087-al-aut-am

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Apr 3

I'm supporting today's day of action by @societyofauthors.bsky.social

#DotheWriteThing

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Hazel Hatman @hazelhatman.bsky.social · Jan 19

So just read the email from Amazon to say my latest contemporary romance North Hangar Avenue is now live on the store!

What would you do if you found yourself seated next to the Sexiest Man Alive?

Now available from Amazon: books2read.com/u/4jEy2Y
#KindleUnlimited #booksky #romancebooks #booktok

Just Landed & image of a plane landing. Book cover of North Hangar Avenue featuring a plane, a city skyline and a man and a woman in airline seats

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RR Cara Clayton @rrcaraclayton.bsky.social · Apr 2

The start of a new series is always exciting. I’m looking forwards to this one becoming available. I’m writing the third book at the moment. A fictional Manor House set in factual estates in S Lincolnshire

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Apr 1

UK READERS! Kurinji Flowers is on sale all month at 99p on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Kurinji-Flow...
#historicalfiction #kindleunlimited #99p

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Clare Flynn @clarefly.bsky.social · Apr 1

UK READERS! Kurinji Flowers is on sale all month at 99p on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Kurinji-Flow...
#historicalfiction #kindleunlimited #99p

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Cryssa Bazos @cryssabazos.bsky.social · Mar 22

I am pleased to offer my contribution to Women's History Month by spotlighting Ann Fanshawe and Lady Brilliana Harley, two valiant women who stood on opposing sides of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in the 17th century. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Cryssa Bazos @cryssabazos.bsky.social · Mar 29

Deborah Swift commemorates Women's History Month by sharing stories about female spies and their training from the Second World War. Visit the link for more: www.annabelfrage.com/2025/03/27/m...

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