Next stop – Chicago!

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

I haven’t been to Chicago in many years so am especially excited to attend Jocelyn Green’s A Novel-Tea at the historic Palmer House. This is an elegant event with reading friends & authors in a beautiful setting. I’ll also be joining Jocelyn & readers for her Chicago tour on Saturday before the event. Jocelyn’s novels are excellent & she’s a …

Return from Mississippi River Readers Retreat

Laura FrantzAuthors, Events, Historical Fiction, Inspiration, Reading Friends, Travel, Uncategorized

Last month I made a whirlwind trip to Minnesota, my first visit to the Land of 10,000 Lakes! I was just one of many authors attending the Mississippi River Readers Retreat hosted by author Gabrielle Meyer who writes wonderful books. She has a dream team of organizers/planners in the Heffron family who also live in the storybook, historic town of …

Remembering Morrow

Laura FrantzFrontier, Historical Fiction, History, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Remembering Morrow! A true joy to sign several copies of Courting Morrow Little at the Mississippi River Readers Retreat last weekend. Here are a few fun facts about the novel… I love the cover Morrow’s name was borrowed from the Graham family {Billy Graham’s mother} Reader favorite The hero was inspired by an actual Lakota Sioux w/ the same name …

Cover reveal for novel #15!

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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 …

A Love Story in Time Giveaway

Laura FrantzAuthors, Giveaways, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Newsletter, Novel News, Reading, Reading Friends, Uncategorized

April is one of my favorite months & here’s just another wonderful reason! I’ve been so excited to join these other beloved authors who are dedicated to quality historical fiction. Win a signed copy of our 4 latest releases as well as a generous $100 Amazon gift card! Mimi, Elizabeth, & Julie are always five star reads for me as …

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 …