Celebrate With Us Giveaway

Laura FrantzAuthors, Book Covers, England, Georgian, Giveaways, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Novel News, Reading Friends, Scotland, Uncategorized

July is extra sweet when I get to share a release month with the very gracious, gifted Mimi Matthews ! One lucky winner will receive signed copies of each of the novels pictured, along with a $50.00 Amazon gift card!! 😍📚 🥀Enter via Rafflecopter at https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92989f07673/ — Celebrate with Us Giveaway Terms & Conditions Giveaway hosted by Mimi Matthews & …

Cover reveal for novel #15!

Laura FrantzBook Covers, Books, Colonial, Frontier, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, Novel News, Reading Friends, Uncategorized

You probably already know if you’ve followed me is that cover reveal time is my favorite part of publishing. But what’s a cover without a hint of the story within?! Sylvie Galant and her Acadian family are caught between the warring French and the English on Nova Scotia’s rugged, contested shores. When she encounters renowned enemy and Army Ranger, William …

The Rose & the Thistle releases!

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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 …

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 …

A new novel & a new imaginary world

Laura FrantzBook Covers, History, Inspiration, Novel News, Uncategorized, Writing News

This time of year is always exciting as I’m busy with promo, release prep, podcasts, etc. I’m also busy polishing that next historical novel due to my editorial team the same day The Rose and the Thistle releases on January 3rd, 2023. Then there’s the holiday rush, decorating the house (Christmas tree on the deck this year, little white lights everywhere …

When Covers Collide

Laura FrantzAuthors, Book Covers, Books, Reading, Uncategorized

Not long after I received the final cover for The Rose & the Thistle, my upcoming Scottish novel, I saw an author friend’s beautiful Polish edition for one of her novels on her Instagram – which happens to be the top half of my new cover! Cover designers do fascinating things when creating book art and here’s proof. Both images …