TIMELESS LOVE GIVEAWAY!

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, Giveaways, Historical Fiction, History, Uncategorized

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate romance, especially historical romance! I’ve partnered with some amazing storytellers to bring you one sweet giveaway. There are multiple winners and a collection of books that span centuries that opens today, February 1st, and closes February 15th. To enter, please follow the link below… TIMELESS LOVE GIVEAWAY  

Historical Fiction Unpacked

Laura Frantzat my desk, Authors, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Novel News, Reading, Reading Friends, The Christy Award, Uncategorized, Writing

I really enjoyed my time on HISTORICAL FICTION UNPACKED despite being camera & microphone shy:) It’s always fun talking books with another bibliophile. Alison has a voice made for audio & asks all the right questions. Have a wee listen as my new hero might say. Just click on the link below… Podcast

Reading Gifts

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, christmas, History, Uncategorized

One of my favorite gifts to give and receive are books. I’ve read so many over the years that sometimes they blur in my mind and I can’t recall the details. But some stand out despite the wear and tear of time. I’ve gathered a few gems that might inspire your own reading list or round out your gift giving …

Ten Fast, Fun Facts

Laura FrantzAuthors, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Readers ask such interesting questions about me & my books so I thought I’d share a few fun, fast facts here. When I look back at my life in snapshots like these I see God’s hand at work, shaping me to be a writer, a particular kind of writer with a certain kind of story to tell. Each of us …

Upcoming historical fiction…

Laura FrantzAuthors, Book Covers, Books, Uncategorized

Some publishing houses are known for their beautiful cover art and I’m happy my publisher- Revell – is one of them. Cover reveals are one of my favorite parts of publishing so it’s a joy to share some upcoming historical fiction that recently caught my eye. It’s especially fun to celebrate these before my own appears soon for Tidewater Bride. …

Winter Chatp

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, Heroes and Heroines, History, how readers help, Inspiration, Novel News, Reading, Reading Friends, Uncategorized, Writing

Recently I ‘sat’ down with readers for a day in December and invited their questions. We talked Christmas and books! I’ll be doing these chats once a month on my Facebook author page and would love for you to join me next time in January. Here are a few fun questions from last time… Carey: I love to talk about …

A book beneath the tree

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, christmas, Uncategorized

There are so many reasons I love Christian fiction. This image by my publisher, Revell, captures it beautifully. UNWRAP HOPE & LOVE THIS HOLIDAY. So much of what the world offers fails in this, especially fiction. I recently asked readers on my Facebook author page why they read Christian books. The answers were truly eye-opening and remarkable! As an author …

An Uncommon Woman

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, Frontier, Heroes and Heroines, History, how readers help, Inspiration, Newsletter, Novel News, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing News

SO happy to share novel eleven with you! Here are my cover thoughts from my newsletter… I love the up-close image of Tessa Swan, our heroine. She has a simple beauty and strength. I asked that her hair be messy and those dangling strings of her cap be left untied. In the novel, our hero says her pale cap is …