From Scotland to Acadia & back to Scotland again!

Laura Frantzat my desk, Books, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Novel News, Scotland, Uncategorized, Writing News

I’m currently in the release whirlwind of The Rose & the Thistle & don’t talk much about future publishing projects. I will say novel 15, set in Acadia or present-day Nova Scotia & colonial America, releases next January 2024. It’s currently on my editor’s desk which means an official title is coming soon & cover art will start. For a …

Fresh, fun podcasts!

Laura FrantzAudio, Inspiration, Novel News, Podcasts, Uncategorized

First to air is author Liz Tolsma’s Historical Fiction Talk Next is author Ruth Douthitt’s A Writer’s Day   Jaime Jo Wright’s Mad Lit Musings Book Talk with Cara P. And here’s to my delightful Australian sisters, Jessica & Allison as we talk books, inspiration, history, & more! Rhema Book Club Have a wee listen! 

Royal Drop Scones

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With every book release I like to send along a little bling to my wonderful street team/influencers, those first readers who work so creatively to help promote my newest novel. This year I chose little pots of Bonne Maman cherry jam & a scone recipe. When Queen Elizabeth passed away last September at the age of 96, this recipe, said …

The Rose & the Thistle releases!

Laura Frantzat my desk, Book Covers, Books, Harlaxton, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Inspiration, Reading, Reading Friends, Scotland, The Armchair Traveler, Uncategorized

Nay, it never gets old! Releasing a novel remains a unique experience even for someone who’s been writing stories since age 7. I’m always felt so at home with my writing & it’s always been a joy, a bit like the best friend I never had. Releasing it for public consumption has been a learning curve as it does feel …

Brand New Year 2023

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I’m always excited to begin a new year with a new devotional. Years ago my mom read Streams in the Desert which may be my 2023 companion. I’m sad to say goodbye to New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp though happy to pass it on to my husband. Here are a few on my reading radar in this image. It would be …

Audio of The Rose & the Thistle!

Laura FrantzAuthors, Book Covers, Novel News, Scotland, Uncategorized

I’m happy to introduce Amy Scanlon as the voice for The Rose & the Thistle! Amy is a master of various accents which are certainly called for in this new Scottish novel. All 13 hours & 53 minutes via Recorded Books on various audio platforms like Amazon. I can’t wait to have a wee listen & invite you to do the …

Christmastime is here

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I’ve now celebrated so many Christmases I can’t remember them all! And I’ve realized over time it’s not a merry occasion for many. Amid all the brokenness, I’m so thankful to have a warm house, full cupboards, a beautiful family, & many other overflowingly good gifts. But the older I become the more sentimental & even melancholy Christmastime is for …

The Last of the Mohicans

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I’ve been thinking about the now old or classic film The Last of the Mohicans lately & can’t believe I first saw it 30 years ago. I was really young & had been writing for years but watching this movie had a lasting impact on me, much like a biography of the last Empress of Russia was a spiritual turnaround …