My next Revell novel has a name!

Laura FrantzBook Covers, Books, England, Georgian, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, Novel News, Reading, Reading Friends, Uncategorized

Publishing milestones are fun things! I’m so happy to share that Revell kept my working title for this next release once again. Titling a book can be tricky & many of my novels have simple names starting with my debut, The Frontiersman’s Daughter. This portrait-like image above hints of the setting & shows the two character templates I had in …

The Belle of Chatham on shelves!

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Another novel is on shelves! This year is such a historic milestone. 1776-2026. I’m so grateful to be American born that I wrote a book about it! A tale of courtship & marriage, duty versus desire, faith & forgiveness. In the spirit of 1776, happy reading!

Bleu

Laura FrantzBook Covers, Colonial, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, History, Novel News, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing News

If I ever wanted to be a heroine in a book this would be the one. The romantic 18th-century cover echoes the story beautifully right down to her silk gown. Though Bleu Galant’s happily ever after is 220+ pages, I found myself wanting to make it a full length novel. It’s one of my favorites of the 18 I’ve written. …

Spring update!

Laura FrantzBook Covers, Books, Colonial, Giveaways, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, Novel News, Uncategorized

Ready for not one but 2 cover reveals? Here’s an update: ♥Expecting galleys soon for Bleu Galant’s 224 page novella out 7/25 Expecting galleys for the Revolutionary War novel out 1/26 Just saw Revell’s cover comps for that novel & ohmyword ©Half-finished w/ a novel set in 18th-century London Working on a novel set in London now, half finished first …

Books & such!

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We’re now well into 2025 & this is my busiest – & hopefully best – writing year yet. Not much time for relaxing though I’m dreaming of a bookish picnic reminiscent of my childhood Kentucky days. My current chilly, damp Pacific Northwest life keeps me near the fireplace till June. Such is the fate of a sun-loving, southern expat! Since …

The Indigo Heiress cover that wasn’t…

Laura FrantzBook Covers, Books, Inspiration, Novel News, Reading, Scotland, Uncategorized

Cover art is my favorite part of publishing so it’s fun to share a peek behind the scenes of covers that didn’t make the final cut. Revell has a top-tier art team and designers dedicated to bringing readers the very best wrapping for books. It’s quite a process that actually begins a year or more before the book releases. I’m …

Home for the holidays!

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Home from Chicago, the Christy Awards gala & the inspiring Art of Writing conference, JustReadRendezvous, & time with extended family – my cup overfloweth ahead of Thanksgiving! While I’m not a fan of flying, the trip went well, I didn’t get airsick, stayed well throughout, & enjoyed being with people who understand the author life. Here is a picture of …