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!! šŸ˜šŸ“š šŸ„€Enter via Rafflecopter at https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92989f07673/ — Celebrate with Us Giveaway Terms & Conditions Giveaway hosted by Mimi Matthews & …

Revolutionary Reads

Laura FrantzUncategorized

I was so delighted when my publisher told me Woman’s World Magazine had chosen my novel, The Lacemaker,Ā as one of their July 4th or Independence Day reads. Thank you, readers! This novel really underscored the sacrifices our Patriots made to achieve freedom from the British and become a new nation. I’m currently writing another novel circa 1777 which again has …

What writing a novella taught meā€¦

Laura FrantzUncategorized

So, I’ve finished my first novella which will release late July. And I’ve decided that a novella or half a book is a very different creature than a full-length historical fiction novel. For one, there’s an economy of words. You simply can’t wax eloquently like usual. A novella is also far more character-driven than plot-driven. A suspense author might argue …

England

Laura FrantzEngland, Inspiration, Memoir, Uncategorized

England in June is especially beautiful! More on social media if you follow me there! Tea at Chatsworth was elegance personified. Opulent surroundings is an understatement! My favorite site is the Oxford Botanical Gardens, circa 1621! Bath was charming, clean, & so historic! My honeymooning hero & heroine go to Bath in The Indigo HeiressĀ releasing next January. Cover reveals coming …

Daughters of the American Revolution & KSDAR Reading List

Laura FrantzBooks, DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Historical Fiction, History in the Making, Novel News, Patriots, Uncategorized, Writing News

  I’m thrilled to learnĀ The Seamstress of AcadieĀ has been chosen for the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution reading list for 2024. As a DAR member, this is meaningful to me on so many levels. I’m also a huge devotee of DAR’s American Spirit magazine which is beautifully done & award winning. Many Americans have Patriots in their lineage …

Patriots, Ancestry, & Books

Laura FrantzAncestry, Book Clubs, Books, DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Heroes and Heroines, Historical Fiction, Patriots, Travel, Uncategorized

Rarely do I speak but the DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution – is dear to my heart. The ladies of Franklin – and a few gentlemen! – welcomed me warmly in a special meeting for their Old Glory Chapter. I’m blessed several of them have taken time for my books. I gave a brief talk which was followed …