C. L. Clark

London
18
Aug
The Unbroken: Deleted Scenes 3 - Djasha

The Unbroken: Deleted Scenes 3 - Djasha

An excerpt from the crowd favorite, our beloved Apostate. Every rebellion needs a teacher—or is it that teachers see the need for rebellion?
13 min read
04
Aug
August 2025: 35 things i have thought about in the last 35 days of my 35th year

August 2025: 35 things i have thought about in the last 35 days of my 35th year

It’s my birthday this week. If you cannot guess how old I am turning, don’t worry; I have written an essay about it.
6 min read
21
Jul
July 2025: Warmongers: The Stack

July 2025: Warmongers: The Stack

The books that are feeding me as I write Warmongers, along with some reminders and an editors note.
8 min read
07
Jul
The Unbroken: Deleted Scenes 2 - Cantic

The Unbroken: Deleted Scenes 2 - Cantic

Hello, again, beloveds! I've just spent a week and a half at the residency for the Vermont College
5 min read
23
Jun
Fate's Bane: The Music Behind the Myth + Giveaway

Fate's Bane: The Music Behind the Myth + Giveaway

The music that inspired Fate's Bane, signed bookplates, and advanced copy giveaways.
7 min read
09
Jun
The Unbroken: Deleted Scenes 1 - Young Touraine

The Unbroken: Deleted Scenes 1 - Young Touraine

A deleted prologue from The Unbroken and a reflection on why I wrote it and why it didn't make the cut.
11 min read
27
May
Clark Meets Clarke: Metal from Heaven Interview

Clark Meets Clarke: Metal from Heaven Interview

august clarke and I talk butches, straps, and queer role models in this interview about his novel, Metal from Heaven.
21 min read
15
May
Studying the Blade, part 2: Tournament Results

Studying the Blade, part 2: Tournament Results

How my first longsword tournament went, and what my next challenge is.
10 min read
01
May
May 2025: Studying the Blade

May 2025: Studying the Blade

An in-depth exploration of my sword journey in the lead-up to my first ever international tournament.
7 min read
18
Apr
Who's Afraid of Gender

Who's Afraid of Gender

On bad panels, seeing Judith Butler in person, and resources to combat anti-trans disinformation. Plus some upcoming events!
9 min read