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

Laura FrantzUncategorized

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

Laura FrantzUncategorized

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 …

Love under siege

Laura FrantzBooks, Historical Fiction, History, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing News

The weeks or months leading up to a new release is often fraught with questions & concerns for an author. Will the book be well received? Will readers enjoy the story? Or, will they even find the story? So, when a starred review rolls in from Booklist I breathe a sigh of relief & shout for JOY! This reviewer has …

Thanksgiving 2022

Laura FrantzMy Kentucky Kitchen, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

It’s hard to believe 2022 is drawing to a close. The year has brought many ups & downs but despite the challenges, there are so many reasons to be thankful. And so many Thanksgivings to look back on! My best Thanksgiving memories are of my granny’s house in Berea, Kentucky. Ever since I was born, we celebrated holidays there until …

SWOON

Laura FrantzBooks, Historical Fiction, History, Scotland, Uncategorized

A few final comments from my editorial team as this novel of my heart – The Rose & the Thistle – went to print. Hopefully you’ll be saying the same when it’s in your hands! Not too much longer now… Happy reading!