tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post836834594326853227..comments2023-11-18T04:41:02.841-08:00Comments on LauraFrantz.net: compelling charactersLaura Frantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-55721108358131326522010-10-08T17:01:05.870-07:002010-10-08T17:01:05.870-07:00Oh Michelle, Doesn't it sound like FUN?! Somet...Oh Michelle, Doesn't it sound like FUN?! Something to pray about, at least, before plunging into book launch plans. You know what I'd love ~ being there in period costume! We just have to figure out how to get Amanda out of the east and Sylvia out of wherever though Regina and others are within driving distance:) I chuckled about that chicken salad. My favorite, too!! When I can I get Sam's Club back there. Yum. Oh my...<br /><br />My house needs cleaning, too. Maybe you can do it real quick and get to reading! The Dee book sounds wonderful as does our beloved N&S. It's very different and is not a quick read, that's for sure. But RICH. Can't wait to hear what you think.<br /><br />Happy weekend to you!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-35969003696961776432010-10-08T16:48:17.817-07:002010-10-08T16:48:17.817-07:00Sylvia, You always go the extra mile and I can'...Sylvia, You always go the extra mile and I can't thank you enough!! I really am going to consider having a book launch here next August as that's when TCL is released. I'll let you know what happens:) Of course it all depends on the owner and if they like that sort of thing. But it sounds like a perfect match to me! I'm thinking you don't live in KY but if you do...Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-38672655421639988752010-10-08T16:37:39.011-07:002010-10-08T16:37:39.011-07:00A tea house in Winchester called The Colonel's...A tea house in Winchester called The Colonel's Lady! Wow, that's just perfect. I noticed their food prices were very reasonable. Not to mention they have my favorite, a chicken salad sandwich. If you were to decide to do something there, you know I'd be there, with bells on as my mom would say. <br /><br />I am now the proud owner of a Penguin Classics edition of North and South!!! I can't wait to start reading it. I had no problems finding it at Barnes and Noble. They had the DVD too. I'm asking my parents to buy it as a Christmas present. I'm thinking I'll mention to my mom tomorrow that Barnes and Noble has it. My parents are coming to visit tomorrow. <br /><br />I also bought Deanna Raybourn's new book. Can't wait to start it either. <br /><br />Alas, I must clean my apartment though, so no more reading for me tonight. :(Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847510545827506148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-78125971797682378232010-10-08T16:02:01.981-07:002010-10-08T16:02:01.981-07:00I thought I would look up online reviews for the t...I thought I would look up online reviews for the tea room called The Colonel's Lady in KY. Since I've never been there I couldn't say if it has good food and service among other things. Here's the review page for it with very good five-star reviews. Most of these are from this year so I know it's current.<br /><br />http://www.teamap.com/tearooms/the_colonels_lady_3741.htmlSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184999232100292027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-5785877551229694452010-10-08T12:21:56.267-07:002010-10-08T12:21:56.267-07:00Renee,
You'd think the author would know the p...Renee,<br />You'd think the author would know the protocol to the cover program, huh?! I'll admit I don't have a clue but am so thankful to you readers who are one step ahead of me oftentimes. That said, I'd better go do a google alert on TCL. I don't know why it's up on Amazon or GR sites first. But I'd love to find out:)<br /><br />Yes, Revell has done an outstanding job this year esp. with cover art. They seem to be in a new trend as they follow the market very closely. All of our cover models are real people which is so intriguing to me. I'd love to meet my 3 models as they are all so different. Can't wait to post!!!!<br />xoxoxoxoxo, etc:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-86965478615696630122010-10-08T11:02:36.036-07:002010-10-08T11:02:36.036-07:00Uh well the Revell site doesn't even have TCL ...Uh well the Revell site doesn't even have TCL up yet for preorder how does Amazon beat the publisher?! Oh my!<br /><br />Hahaha I "met" another Renee a few weeks back on my blog who has the same first AND middle name as I do...I wonder if that's who you were chatting with? :-P I'll have to check that out!<br /><br />BTW I think Revell is doing an awesome job with their covers lately. Did they get new cover people? LOL not that they weren't most excellent covers before but they just seem "extra" nice this year.<br /><br /><br />XOXO~ ReneeRenee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-68815213832848549042010-10-08T10:39:05.732-07:002010-10-08T10:39:05.732-07:00Between Pepper and Lorna, we're covered, Casey...Between Pepper and Lorna, we're covered, Casey:) Whew! Lorna does killer one sheets, too.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-66606344336313469012010-10-08T10:38:04.630-07:002010-10-08T10:38:04.630-07:00Renee,
You are So right - bytes, indeed:) You and ...Renee,<br />You are So right - bytes, indeed:) You and I have been through the ringer the last couple of weeks!<br /><br />I bet you or Rel or Sylvia will find TCL cover first. I think it's usually up on the Revell site (wonder how Jules tracks hers down?) but I'm thinking you find hers first, Renee!<br /><br />If you liked the CD series, I know I will. BTW, I just was involved in a case of mistaken identity over on Julia's blog and met your twin, also named Renee:) What a sweetheart! Only I thought it was YOU! And so I posted this long comment that only you and I would really understand and then thankfully she set me straight:)<br /><br />Here's hoping those covers pop up soon - mine, Lorna's, Sarah's, and Julies'!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-3642654586408704542010-10-08T10:34:18.539-07:002010-10-08T10:34:18.539-07:00Sylvia,
You always amaze me!! Did you see their me...Sylvia,<br />You always amaze me!! Did you see their menu and all those teas?! Wincester isn't far from my home in Lexington/Berea. Sigh. It would be a wonderful place to hold a book launch party for TCL! I might just have to think on that awhile. And you get all the credit:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-69046824140341294432010-10-08T09:56:35.554-07:002010-10-08T09:56:35.554-07:00Ohhhh the Cheney Duvall series was one of the firs...Ohhhh the Cheney Duvall series was one of the first CF series' that I ever read and is still one of my favorites! I agree that those books need to be made into a tv show but I kinda think people might think it would be a knock off of Dr. Quinn. <br /><br />LOL Amanda you're welcome, I stalk all the book sites looking for new releases and was jumping up and down when I saw The Colonel's Lady...now all they need to do is post Julie Lessman's next book LOL!<br /><br />Ahhh Laura I can't wait for that cover.....the suspense is killing me!!!<br /><br />I hope your computer issues have been resolved...technology "bytes" sometimes :-P<br /><br />XOXO~ ReneeRenee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02701232799625814028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-48227556771716686882010-10-08T09:25:40.249-07:002010-10-08T09:25:40.249-07:00Laura, I just saw this website for a tea room and ...Laura, I just saw this website for a tea room and thought of your new book coming out. The tea room is in KY.<br /><br />http://colonelslady.com/Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184999232100292027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-28179199620089792682010-10-08T09:10:21.550-07:002010-10-08T09:10:21.550-07:00LOL Laura, I know what you mean. :) Pepper had to ...LOL Laura, I know what you mean. :) Pepper had to come up with my tag. I turn to her when I need something like that. She is just a whiz at names, titles, idea, you name, she can do it! :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-89666929077888564362010-10-08T08:32:04.088-07:002010-10-08T08:32:04.088-07:00Sylvia,
So interesting about Gilbert and his daugh...Sylvia,<br />So interesting about Gilbert and his daughter! I somehow thought that was his wife! Now I'm even more intrigued:) I always hate when books go out of print. I know the author must feel the same.<br />That would be great if Revell or one of the major pubs would repackage and redo the cover art. I bet they would sell well as he's so popular. I don't know if you ever read his series he co-authored with Aaron Carver, a friend of mine. They start in the 18th-c. and are similar to The Frontiersman's Daughter. Bethany House put them out in the 90's. I have them on my shelf but have only read the first in the series. They really know their history.<br /><br />And many, many thanks to you for finding and sharing that heavenly link to the North&South soundtrack!! I am forever in your debt!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-48085118980186423502010-10-08T08:27:43.157-07:002010-10-08T08:27:43.157-07:00Michelle,
I was wondering where you were:) Thanks ...Michelle,<br />I was wondering where you were:) Thanks so much for checking in as you're missed when you don't! Your current read sounds so interesting. You are like me in that you read outside the CBA and love history, bios, etc. It's truly a bibliophile's smorgasboard out there and I tell my boys it's a sin to be bored when you can read!<br /><br />Yes, my computer woes are over for awhile, or so I hope. Few things are as stressful to me as that. I know you can relate as yours are tied to your work also.<br /><br />Revell seems to be going in an entirely new cover direction and I hope you like TCL when I post. Should be soon as the book, sans cover, just popped up on Amazon and Goodreads and other places yesterday. KUDOS to you and Renee and Amanda for letting me know here:) I've been wondering when it would happen and was curious about the release date. <br /><br />NNWM is coming up SOON. I keep forgetting it's October so less than a month now. I look forward to hearing about your progress and think it's great that you got a jumpstart over at Amber's blog. That sure makes things worthwhile. Keep that Russian story close as that sounds so intriguing! For another time like you alluded to. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. My mom said it's supposed to be beautiful there.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-5837399027085328882010-10-07T20:58:15.922-07:002010-10-07T20:58:15.922-07:00I am a little late to the party.;) Welcome back L...I am a little late to the party.;) Welcome back Laura, I'm very glad changing to a new computer went well for you!<br /><br />NaNoWriMo is coming up, and I'm still planning to write. I think I've decided to put my Russian idea on hold for a bit though. The characters I created when Amber had the county fair week are still very much on my mind. Even with that short scene I created an entire backstory for them, and my mind seems to be full of that story. I'm thinking that's what I'm going to write. <br /><br />As for books I'm reading, I read one earlier to day which kept me guessing until the end. It's called The Canterbury Papers, and it's a historical suspense novel written by Judith Koll Healey. The main character Alais, is a French princess during the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine. I'm thinking I'll review it sometime during the next few days. <br /><br />I must say I am intrigued to read more about the cover of TCL. A little like the Lady Julia covers. I can't wait to see it!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847510545827506148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-24976976991870999462010-10-07T20:35:35.810-07:002010-10-07T20:35:35.810-07:00Laura, when I was talking about the Cheney Duvall,...Laura, when I was talking about the Cheney Duvall, M.D. series I didn't mention that even though both Gilbert and Lynn Morris' names are on the covers it is my understanding that they only co-wrote book one and part of book two. Lynn booted her daddy out of the picture and wrote the rest of the series herself! I thought that was kind of funny. There's also a three-book follow-up series about the same characters. I so wish they would add more books to that second series. I think they should get Revell to purchase the series, slap some beautiful post-civil war covers on the books and re-issue the series. They would make a beautiful TV drama series.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184999232100292027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-85249327170218901862010-10-07T17:32:00.511-07:002010-10-07T17:32:00.511-07:00Lori,
It's so interesting to think of those vo...Lori,<br />It's so interesting to think of those voiceless characters finding a voice at last. Love when that comes together. And now I can mark that Scripture as Lori's Scripture:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-44150589279347571252010-10-07T17:31:16.554-07:002010-10-07T17:31:16.554-07:00Amanda, So thankful your mom is much better. I can...Amanda, So thankful your mom is much better. I can just imagine how sore that makes her post-cough recovery. Been there and no fun at all. Praying for a healthy winter for all of us here.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-21535259479183337762010-10-07T17:29:27.391-07:002010-10-07T17:29:27.391-07:00Rel, You are so thoughtful. Thanks so much. It doe...Rel, You are so thoughtful. Thanks so much. It does amaze me that a book can be read in so little time and yet it does take years or months of an author's life. Kind of like that holiday dinner that is devoured in 15 minutes and you're left thinking - how about hot dogs next year?! <br /><br />Hope you're doing well and enjoying edging toward summer:) Still thinking about St. Loo!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-48623555141906172292010-10-07T17:27:23.999-07:002010-10-07T17:27:23.999-07:00Oh Amanda! WOW ~ THRILLED! She's out at last:)...Oh Amanda! WOW ~ THRILLED! She's out at last:) I'm going over right this minute... Bless u, bless u, bless u!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-28324455821377287742010-10-07T16:25:18.655-07:002010-10-07T16:25:18.655-07:00YAY!!! Thanks to Renee and Michelle, I just found ...YAY!!! Thanks to Renee and Michelle, I just found out that "The Colonel's Lady" is now up on Goodreads!!! Granted the cover isn't up yet, but it made me smile and filled my heart with JOY just seeing the name there :D <br /><br />So, TCL is now officially on my "to-read" list!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amanda StanleyAmanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-63032508388222895542010-10-07T14:43:43.375-07:002010-10-07T14:43:43.375-07:00Laura, thank you so very much for your prayers, my...Laura, thank you so very much for your prayers, my friend :) You are so sweet! Praising the Lord that my family is feeling much better now. My mom is still experiencing some pain from the muscles she pulled in her chest and back from all that coughing, but is doing much better. I know the Lord heard the prayers of all my dear friends :)<br /><br />And, for the record, I'm sure Francine is honored to be listed along side you, as well!! In fact, I'm sure they all are :) But, I'm praying for you ;)<br /><br />Thank you, again!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amanda StanleyAmanda Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372107574684016349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-76192036423648974192010-10-07T14:18:15.112-07:002010-10-07T14:18:15.112-07:00Laura, that verse is where I got the title. I reme...Laura, that verse is where I got the title. I remember how excited I was the day I read it and those words just leapt out at me. "The Quiet in the Land" is what my characters want to be, at the end of the Revolutionary War. The title also speaks to certain individuals who at the time of the story have no voice of their own, those whose cause others must take up for them. Who can say if the title will stick though, when such things (if such things) are one day out of my hands.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-39938531886296211212010-10-07T14:18:09.054-07:002010-10-07T14:18:09.054-07:00Laura ~ thank you for working so hard to bring suc...Laura ~ thank you for working so hard to bring such wonderful characters and stories to life! I know you labour over everything for months and months, that we can read in a few hours or so ;-)<br /><br />You and your words are a blessing! Just wanted to say that!<br /><br />HugsRelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14857426893482706263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-74760532007879876272010-10-07T14:12:56.201-07:002010-10-07T14:12:56.201-07:00Sylvia,
I even love the name, Cheney Duvall:) And ...Sylvia,<br />I even love the name, Cheney Duvall:) And I'm a Morris fan. Some of his books are really good and this series sounds like it's among them. Our library does carry a lot of his titles ~ all of the House of Winslow series, if you can believe that! I forget how many books comprised that particular series. I read one or two to see how he developed the series prior to proposing my own to Revell, etc.<br /><br />And I LOVE that your sister kept reading even though she didn't like the 2nd book. I have a favorite CBA author but didn't care for her last book. However, I loved the book prior. That said, I can't wait till her next one. And I hope readers will keep reading mine even if one doesn't strike a chord with them. I'm still puzzling over the aspect of how not all books are created equal and you can have favorites and those you can put down with another thought.<br /><br />Bless you for the Morris tip!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.com