The Gift of Giving

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  If you’re like me, sometimes looking at someone else’s Christmas list is fresh & inspiring. Here are a few ideas you might find helpful for you & your loved ones this season…   You probably already know, unless you’re in the 5 unfortunate states bereft of Cracker Barrel, that the restaurants have delightful giftshops with ideas for the entire family. …

Pre-release bling!

Laura FrantzBook Covers, Books, Historical Fiction, History, Newsletter, Novel News, Reading, Uncategorized

Before a new book releases there’s always a flurry of activity, including bookmarks & other bling unique to that particular novel. I’m always amazed at how clever my publisher’s marketing team is in making each novel’s debut special. These bookmarks are especially nice… This time, Revell & I have created a book club box for book clubs, full of things …

Cover Reveal!

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So happy to reveal the cover for my 13th historical novel releasing January 4th, 2020, compliments of my publisher, Revell. Thanks also for the novel excerpt & video! E-reader, Audio, & Large Print versions coming soon… It is 1755, and the threat of war with France looms over colonial York, Virginia. Chocolatier Esmée Shaw is fighting her own battle of …

Henri Lennox

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Since you’ve met our heroine in the prior post, time for our privateer! Truth be told, I like my heroes more than my heroines. Maybe that comes from raising boys but I find men wonderfully uncomplicated & straightforward like our hero, Henri Lennox. His name also has a French flair. Our heroine even pronounces it correctly – AWN-ree – which …

Esmée Shaw

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At long last ’tis cover reveal week and I thought we’d have a little fun first by way of character introductions. So without further ado, here’s a peek into those pages of A Heart Adrift… Creating a new heroine is always a joy & a challenge. I begin with a name, one that is period-appropriate but not quite as common …

Fun February Giveaway!

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Another fun giveaway for five winners! Just when you thought February couldn’t get any sweeter;) I’m excited to partner with some of my favorite authors to bring you more winter reading. Please follow the link below to join in the fun. I hope you win! FUN FEBRUARY GIVEAWAY

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