tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post80359503815731018..comments2023-11-18T04:41:02.841-08:00Comments on LauraFrantz.net: new title for you!Laura Frantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-27186029636149935962011-12-11T15:47:07.495-08:002011-12-11T15:47:07.495-08:00Naomi, So glad to see you here:) I wish we'd h...Naomi, So glad to see you here:) I wish we'd had more time to visit in St. Lou but that was one crazy, busy conference! <br /><br />I do get your drift! I was hoping for the same thing myself. I've tentatively titled this second book in the series, Love's Awakening, but that might sound too much like a Janette Oke title si it may not fly. Happy you think Love's Reckoning sounds super dramatic. That's what I'd hoped! It really is:)<br /><br />I was thinking the other day of friends with releases coming out soon and you're up in April, if I remember correctly. Can't wait!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-69898394128406276092011-12-11T14:35:29.436-08:002011-12-11T14:35:29.436-08:00It sounds super dramatic. So of course I love it! ...It sounds super dramatic. So of course I love it! I hope the publisher does similar titles for the remainder of the series. Something like Love's Reckoning, Love's Journey, and Love's Haven. If you get my drift . . . :)Naomi Rawlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431203734855694561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-24145930393317148932011-11-27T09:53:48.132-08:002011-11-27T09:53:48.132-08:00Oh Margaret! YES!! Book titles are the best, next ...Oh Margaret! YES!! Book titles are the best, next to book covers, anyway;) And then there's the actual book!<br /><br />You've made my day by being here and also showing that the book is actually up on Goodreads and OFFICIAL:) That means so much. Your love of historical fiction shines through and I'm one of your biggest fans!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-12790316917261444352011-11-26T23:36:16.296-08:002011-11-26T23:36:16.296-08:00Oh excitement!!!Oh excitement!!!MJ @ Creative Madness Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074773468388327610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-19106469298409941622011-11-20T11:06:09.652-08:002011-11-20T11:06:09.652-08:00Good question, Lori - thanks. No official blurb is...Good question, Lori - thanks. No official blurb is out there yet. I think readers here are referring to the one Lorna Seilstad created for me - <br /><br />Two sisters. One man. When he chooses one will the other destroy their love?<br /><br />Will be interesting to see if Revell incorporates this as it's the essence of the book, at least the first part! As you know;)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-46445229720844831122011-11-19T18:15:41.246-08:002011-11-19T18:15:41.246-08:00Laura, where is the "brief description" ...Laura, where is the "brief description" of the book some commentors are mentioning? Was it part of this post? If so, it doesn't show up on Firefox.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-1543616611041295872011-11-19T15:02:43.585-08:002011-11-19T15:02:43.585-08:00Maggie Ann, Oh, so glad you're here! I was mis...Maggie Ann, Oh, so glad you're here! I was missing you and Stacie and now you've both arrived:) Am thankful you like the title and sound of the book. Hopefully you'll (and other readers) will like the cover, too. Just yesterday I heard from the art team who is searching for a model in her 20's to match my protagonist. Trouble is it might be a long search as she has the most glorious red hair! I could go on and on with this book talk but don't want to give too much away. Oh, but that I could...!<br /><br />I heard you had a little snow your way which made me smile as we did, too. Can't get enough of the white stuff. So much better than the rain. I was ready to write a snow scene in this current work then remembered I'm in the throes of June, 1822! Still hoping to sneak it in by book's end...<br /><br />Thanks so much for the gracious comments. They always bless me.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-80399127646151413852011-11-19T13:57:53.590-08:002011-11-19T13:57:53.590-08:00I'm smiling that you would share such delightf...I'm smiling that you would share such delightful details about your books...with us. What a treat! And a new book coming out in Sept. of next year. I love it....big smile here. Love's Reckoning sounds intriguing, yes. And wonderful. I'll be looking forward to it! warm wishes for a happy tomorrow...Maggie AnnMaggie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991999931680942893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-63673294472972327162011-11-18T07:27:02.548-08:002011-11-18T07:27:02.548-08:00STACIE! I've been waiting for you!! So happy y...STACIE! I've been waiting for you!! So happy you're here but understand how busy you must be with work, school, holiday stuff, etc! Thanks so much for your wonderful comments as they always add so much.<br /><br />First, HUGE congrats on your hospital move!!!! Love that you're exxcited and it's a great move! I sense your excitment and know the Lord has good things in store. I think working in Women's Health would be right up your alley. And babies!! Being a big baby fan, I can completely relate to that perk, too:) Can't wait to hear how it's going when you get settled. You're so right - the Lord is so good! He had a tailor made place for you all along:)<br /><br />And thanks so much for the thumbs up on the title - LOVE your cover idea!! I keep running different cover scenarios through my mind and can't imagine what the art team will go with. We should know soon however...<br /><br />Prayers with you today! It snowed here last night and the world is wrapped in white. Beautiful and brrrr....cold!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-73205873914846332872011-11-17T16:58:25.107-08:002011-11-17T16:58:25.107-08:00Hello My Dear Friend,
Sorry I am late to the unve...Hello My Dear Friend,<br /><br />Sorry I am late to the unveiling of your wonderful title Love's Reckoning! From the brief description, I would say it is a perfect title! Romantic and intriguing, a perfect combo! I have an idea that the book cover should have the gentleman in front crossing his arms with his legs apart and the two women in the background a bit blurred. I would love to be a part photographing book covers! That would be fun!!<br /><br />I have to tell you that I am moving hospitals. My other hospital overstaffed so they are sending some of us to other facilities in the Health System. I am so excited! I will be working in Women's Health. Which means moms and babies and other health issues women might have. It is only 8hr shifts too! The Lord is so good to me!! :)<br /><br /><br />Love,<br />StacieStacieHope365https://www.blogger.com/profile/04592909947937100535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-15423109097647324862011-11-16T12:30:42.704-08:002011-11-16T12:30:42.704-08:00Hi Erin:) Good question as there's sure to be ...Hi Erin:) Good question as there's sure to be some befuddlement over it - Ballen-TINE. This is an old Scots name which is rarely heard of here. I like it much better than my original name of Gallatin which is even harder to pronounce...<br /><br />Hope you're having a colorful fall day in KY. We're expecting a bit of snow here!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-11858040147646740092011-11-16T11:43:50.426-08:002011-11-16T11:43:50.426-08:00Okay, pronunciation question: Is it pronounced &q...Okay, pronunciation question: Is it pronounced "Ballan-teen" or "Ballan-tine"?Erin Shepherdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-64604262344782430562011-11-16T07:07:26.453-08:002011-11-16T07:07:26.453-08:00Thanks to all for the wonderful comments - your en...Thanks to all for the wonderful comments - your encouragement and suppport leave me wordless! Quite a feat for this long winded author;)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-13402205203463823302011-11-16T07:06:41.708-08:002011-11-16T07:06:41.708-08:00Evelyn, Oh, welcome to my blog! Your comments are ...Evelyn, Oh, welcome to my blog! Your comments are "right on"! The entire novel is about who will end up with who:) And it does include some radical twists and turns with the happy ending readers deserve as well as a cliffhanger. How's that for mysterious? <br /><br />Bless you for your wonderful comments. I peeked and see that you're from Spain! That is dear to my heart though I was last in Madrid years ago. I'm heading to Granada as soon as I can to see my brother and family in Granada. Anyway, thanks so much for coming by and I hope we meet up again:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-51128367474031902272011-11-16T03:57:13.734-08:002011-11-16T03:57:13.734-08:00Miss Laura the title sounds really exciting!! roma...Miss Laura the title sounds really exciting!! romantic and kind of mysterious to me, like who will end up with who?! I like it! <br />I was wondering, will this series be the kind that each book talks about a different character, or will be the kind that if you want to know what will happen to the heroine or hero I'll have to read the next book? either way I know it will be great!<br />I'll be waiting for the book cover! I'm really excited to see it!<br />Hope you have a great day!Evelyn F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00581403987812852507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-72382679510902258172011-11-15T19:16:14.084-08:002011-11-15T19:16:14.084-08:00Sarah, Oh, you'll have to tell me if you think...Sarah, Oh, you'll have to tell me if you think it does! I'm talking about TCL, anyway:) I added an epilogue on that one to assure readers all was well. Some books just need that little oomph...<br /><br />Yes, the reckoning in this case is a bit ominous. I dealt with some weighty historical issues in this one. I hadn't planned on some of the things that emerged but they appeared and seemed to work so I went with it after a great deal of prayer and thought. One thing about my books is that faithful readers know by now that I don't sugarcoat history so read with caution! And they just might enjoy it;) Or so I always hope...<br /><br />Here's hoping you have your feet up after a hard day's work, dear Sarah. I bet you could tell some funny stories about those precious kids. Somehow that has just got to work itself into one of your books...:)<br /><br />Would love to hear your thoughts on TCL when you're done though I have a feeling TFD is first in your heart!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-75764616556593412032011-11-15T17:55:48.571-08:002011-11-15T17:55:48.571-08:00Reckoning . . . sounds ominous! But if love does t...Reckoning . . . sounds ominous! But if love does the reckoning, then it MUST come out right in the end. I love that about your books. All that turmoil comes out the way it should. (I have a bit of The Colonel's Lady left to go--it better come out right!)Sarah Thomashttp://www.sarahanneloudinthomas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-64583526713574329962011-11-15T09:11:44.802-08:002011-11-15T09:11:44.802-08:00You're quite welcome, Laura! Thanks for clear...You're quite welcome, Laura! Thanks for clearing things up for me on "reckoning." : )<br /><br />And how neat to know that Lorna Seilstad wrote the blurb for your book. A fun little trivia fact. : )<br /><br />Have a wonderful Tuesday!<br />Love,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111576612128164411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-50733874436106766552011-11-15T08:18:29.422-08:002011-11-15T08:18:29.422-08:00Carrie, Now that it's been mentioned by you an...Carrie, Now that it's been mentioned by you and others, I do like the contrast in the two words:) Bring on September, as Ruth said! I have a feeling lots will be happening between now and then and I hope to have good book news of yours to look forward to, too!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-4553388903153900572011-11-15T08:16:54.810-08:002011-11-15T08:16:54.810-08:00Michelle, Better late than never, truly:) You are ...Michelle, Better late than never, truly:) You are one busy teacher! I wonder if that will ease up over the holidays or you'll be more needed than ever? Hope you have time for all that holiday baking:)<br /><br />I like your definition but the reckoning in this case is slightly more ominous and means a settling of accounts or dealing with past mistakes or misdeeds. And it deals with issues of the heart:) <br /><br />I wish I could take creadit for the blurb. That's Lorna Seilstad's doing as she's a master at those! Often her blurbs are used as back cover copy for her own books which is a high compliment. So I was thrilled when she jumped in and came up with this one for mine. It would have taken me a 100 years...<br /><br />So thankful for your encouragement and being there for me. It means more than I can say!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-929494935712737532011-11-15T08:08:52.409-08:002011-11-15T08:08:52.409-08:00Angi, You made it!! So thrilled you've outfoxe...Angi, You made it!! So thrilled you've outfoxed Blogger:) If only I could do the same! I'm beyond thrilled you like the look of this next book. It has some twists and turns that may leave some readers howling but hey, writer's perogative, right? <br /><br />Like you, I'm anxious to see how the art team handles this one. I have high hopes and they've never disappointed yet, thankfully. As soon as I get the green light, I'll share. Can't wait!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-62917969368058209712011-11-15T08:05:44.033-08:002011-11-15T08:05:44.033-08:00Carissa, So glad the title appeals to you. And I m...Carissa, So glad the title appeals to you. And I must admit I'm as surprised as you they kept my title, too. I'd love to be a fly on the wall at these titling meetings as all those ideas fly around! I might even like one of theirs more than mine though I'd never know unless they gave me a list. An author friend of mine is so clever with titles she presents a long list of them for each book and so far her pub has used hers every time. Oh, to be that clever!<br /><br />Hope you're having a beautiful KY day there. In years past we've spent Thanksgiving holiday hiking up the Pinnacle in Madison Co (Boone's old stomping grounds). The color is always so beautiful. Anyway, thinking of you today:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-17433183467007106232011-11-15T08:02:03.175-08:002011-11-15T08:02:03.175-08:00Anne, You are a deep thinker:) And your reaction t...Anne, You are a deep thinker:) And your reaction to the word "reckoning" is right on. It seems an odd pairing with love and in this novel it truly is a settling of accounts on several levels. How's that for intrigue? Love how you remind us that love keeps no record of wrongs. That in itself provides a great deal of conflict within the pages... But no spoilers for you, dear reading friend!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your thoughts and gracious words. They mean a lot!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-25796501891490166712011-11-15T07:55:10.910-08:002011-11-15T07:55:10.910-08:00Oh Helen, your thoughts are right on target and ma...Oh Helen, your thoughts are right on target and make me smile:) YES to the dramatic element and those intense feelings. My editor, while reading, was getting more and more angst-ridden even though she knew the ending, she said:) My hero is different in this one but very masculine like you said - and driven. I should conduct a hero poll and see which hero has won hearts so far...:)<br /><br />Love your first impressions as to the title. You're spot on which makes me feel the title is truly right for the book. I can't wait for you to read! And pray you like it as much as the others. There's not an Indian in sight! And no frontiersmen to speak of. But I peopled it with some interesting characters, or so I hope, that kind of walked on stage and took over...<br /><br />Hope you and your girls are all well and have a good day today. Thanks so much for taking time here!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-6590181410178863752011-11-15T06:18:40.333-08:002011-11-15T06:18:40.333-08:00Wow, makes me wonder about what the reckoning is g...Wow, makes me wonder about what the reckoning is going to be. Nice contrast in the words. Congrats and thanks for sharing. We'll all be waiting patiently for your next release!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.com