I was very close to my granny as a child, my mom’s mom. We spent a lot of time together and she taught me how to cook. I was said to be her favorite, probably because I’m a foodie:) Cooking was her love language. Family dinners, especially on holidays, are among my favorite memories. Her gift to me each birthday …
Publishing milestones are fun things! I’m so happy to share that Revell kept my working title for this next release once again. Titling a book can be tricky & many of my novels have simple names starting with my debut, The Frontiersman’s Daughter. This portrait-like image above hints of the setting & shows the two character templates I had in …
March is nearly here along with a spring forward adjustment to the clock which steals an hour of reading away! I’m dreaming of planting a little colonial garden but it’s too soon here in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve experienced one of the mildest winters on record. Rhododendron bushes were actually blooming in December! I missed our usual, beautiful snow, since …
A sneak peek at my Christmas novella coming from Revell in September 2027! I’ve almost finished the first draft & it’s one of the most rewarding stories rooted in real history I’ve ever written. Not everyone enjoys novellas but I do hope you’ll read this one! Details to come, including the official cover. This is just a mockup by moi!
Book clubs are dear to my heart! Here’s a succinct guide for reading friends wanting to read & discuss The Belle of Chatham. Of course, no book club would be fun without dessert, so why not try an authentic 18th-century recipe? And last but not least, basic questions for discussion, though I’ve found book clubs are very good at coming up …
Creativity is such a fascinating thing. One idea or research trail leads to another. Often novels birth more novels. As I wrote The Belle of Chatham, our hero’s sister, Bronwyn Harlow, materialized in my mind. Often these characters are unbidden & unplanned. They just appear in a scene & start talking or doing, especially if you’re not a novel planner …
Another novel is on shelves! This year is such a historic milestone. 1776-2026. I’m so grateful to be American born that I wrote a book about it! A tale of courtship & marriage, duty versus desire, faith & forgiveness. In the spirit of 1776, happy reading!
I love Decembers & here are a few delights the month brought: Bread Maker Anne Perry novels Colonial Williamsburg candle Devotional Corduroy tote Wish I could list all the priceless things that can’t be bought as I’m far more grateful for those!
Wishing you comfort, joy, & the keenest sense of God’s nearness as we celebrate the season, this Christmas & always. -Laura
It’s even a joy to celebrate Christmas in a novel! Here’s a festive line from The Belle of Chatham releasing next month. Are you ready to read? Hope the cover invites you right in…