Linden Hill

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, Inspiration, Reading Friends, Travel, Uncategorized

2023 has been quite a travel year for me & this week I’m packing my bags for beautiful Linden Hill Historic Estate in Minnesota! Here are some photos from their lovely site, the venue for the Mississippi River Readers Retreat. 15 or so authors will be gathering to meet readers for a garden party, retreat day, & even a Barnes …

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 …

Independence Day Giveaway!

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, Events, faith, Frontier, Giveaways, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Reading Friends, Uncategorized

Our Independence Day Giveaway is now open! If you’ve read my novels, our country’s founding in the 18th-century is a major theme, thus July 4th or Independence Day is a beloved holiday for me & many. In light of this, four author friends & I have teamed up to host a giveaway with some fun perks! Just enter to win …

Sea Pines & the island

Laura FrantzBooks, Inspiration, Memoir, Travel, Uncategorized

  So, I’m in a place I’ve always longed to see & now that I’m here I can’t help but think of A Heart Adrift! All this sea & sun & sand remind me of Captain Lennox aboard ship & then Esmée waiting for him in her chocolate shop along the waterfront. I’m here with my aunts {& cousins} who’ve been …

18th~century fashion or … those gorgeous Georgians!

Laura FrantzBooks, Colonial, Fashion Friday, Georgian, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Inspiration, Novel News, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing

One of my favorite things about the 18th-century is the fashion. This silk cape is a beautiful, even whimsical example of why it’s a favorite for me. At first glance it may seem just another pretty, genteel garment but… Per The Met, “The extraordinary embroidery of this cape shows the delight of the British in the age-old tradition of representing …

Windy City Saga Tour

Laura FrantzAuthors, Books, Historical Fiction, History, Reading Friends, Travel, Uncategorized

Join Jocelyn Green (and special guests!) on The Windy City Saga Tour! Chicago, Aug 31- Sept 2, 2023 Join Christy Award-winning author Jocelyn Green for a weekend in Chicago like none other. This will be my third time hosting a Chicago readers trip, and this one promises to be an incredible experience drawing on the best that Chicago and I have to …