tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post8514098787581797688..comments2023-11-18T04:41:02.841-08:00Comments on LauraFrantz.net: counting down...Laura Frantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-85072934896136421972011-06-17T19:44:11.745-07:002011-06-17T19:44:11.745-07:00Rosslyn,
Oh, bless you for that! It's quite go...Rosslyn,<br />Oh, bless you for that! It's quite good timing on your part as I've recently finished your beautiful book!! You should be so proud as it is a fine read. I have to post reviews for you and Kaye Dacus on her latest and hope to get to that this coming week. I was about to launch into what was especially moving about the story but guess I should save that for my review! I think I'll post on CBD and Amazon. Again, thanks so much for buying TCL. I'm gearing up for the release just as I know you're in the thick of things yourself. <br /><br />I think Lewis would get a good chuckle at us both;) He would probably have some words of wisdom to impart about our writing journeys. Thanks so much for coming by. Look for those reviews soon!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-76991662711828892532011-06-17T18:49:43.178-07:002011-06-17T18:49:43.178-07:00Laura, I've pre-ordered The Colonel's Lady...Laura, I've pre-ordered The Colonel's Lady, and I don't think I've ever done that before. I'm so looking forward to this novel.<br /><br />My historical figure for a dinner companion: I really like somebody else's suggestion of C. S. Lewis, and I'm going to copy it. Lewis was an adult convert, like myself, and I have the romantic idea that we would understand one another pefectly, without even needing to speak. :-)Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-31707348834747293042011-06-17T08:13:56.100-07:002011-06-17T08:13:56.100-07:00Ruth, I'm so thankful you're my reader! An...Ruth, I'm so thankful you're my reader! And friend! I really treasure your reviews as they're so in-depth and honest. I really want to blog about reviews and how, as an author, I understand the tricky side of reviewing, particularly since every book garners a different response, not all favorable. I do hope you enjoy this book immensely. It's very different than the first two as I had to expand my POV to include my hero. Hopefully, it works well for you and others. We'll soon find out:) Bless you for your support and shared excitement. It means so much!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-81788210526023890742011-06-17T07:26:44.686-07:002011-06-17T07:26:44.686-07:00Oh Laura, I can't wait to get my hands on a co...Oh Laura, I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of The Colonel's Lady! The release can't get here soon enough to suit me. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-35052198183284457732011-06-16T07:46:26.206-07:002011-06-16T07:46:26.206-07:00Michelle, That's so fascinating to think that ...Michelle, That's so fascinating to think that your very own ancestor was a big part of such a famous/infamous feud!! Love the detail you've given here, right down to all the hiding and then the $25 fine which would have been a huge fee in those days. Interesting that they wanted to do the right thing and make things right on their end. That says so much. Oh, love this! It's quite novel-worthy;) But you know that!! Thanks so much for coming back and taking time to tell me. It's a missing piece of history that you don't hear about and something I find riveting.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-50053368506738241712011-06-16T04:09:27.972-07:002011-06-16T04:09:27.972-07:00Laura, you would probably love to see the document...Laura, you would probably love to see the document I got my aunt Memorial Day weekend. It's about my great-great grandfather's involvement with the feud. When the feud happened, the governors of both KY and WV were friendly to their people, and would not extradite them to stand trial. About ten years after the feud, the new governors were willing to extradite. So my great-great grandfather, Albert Thompson, went into hiding. So did a lot of the other feudists. His brother traveled to Logan County, WV to see if there were any indictments against Albert. The document is a letter the brother wrote to their father, telling him there were not any major indictments against Albert. They were worried about a murder indictment because at least one person had been killed in the raid. The only charge was for something called "banding together", and it would be a $25 fine. Albert's brother wrote that he and the other brothers could go together and pay that. There's also a notarized statement from the Logan county courthouse saying there were no indictments against him. <br /><br />The letter was found a cabin, probably sometime between the 1940's-1960's. There's a copy of a newspaper article along with the copy of the letter, but the newspaper article does not have the date.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847510545827506148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-27993177752872349202011-06-15T19:07:04.036-07:002011-06-15T19:07:04.036-07:00Oh, Stacie, Love that preference page:) I need to ...Oh, Stacie, Love that preference page:) I need to order some myself. Isn't that the craziest thing - an author having to order her own books?! I just had to order more CML and TFD. <br /><br />You have such a rich, interesting heritage. Love learning more about your family hx. Americans are such a melting pot, for sure. That's what makes us so unique, I think. Hope the hospital work is challenging and enriching at the same time. I know you're a blessing!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-78982362387953707012011-06-15T19:05:05.770-07:002011-06-15T19:05:05.770-07:00Kristen,
Abigail is one of my favs, too. And only ...Kristen,<br />Abigail is one of my favs, too. And only naming one is beyond difficult! You all have helped me tremendously in this upcoming interview, giving me food for thought as to this question. I'm able to see a bigger picture now...<br /><br />I think you watched the miniseries titled "John Adams" and enjoyed it as much as I did. Time to re-watch, I think. I think the acting was so very find and showed just how self-sacrificing they were and how devoted as a couple:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-70072226053470174652011-06-15T17:13:31.536-07:002011-06-15T17:13:31.536-07:00I think it is hard to narrow down one historical f...I think it is hard to narrow down one historical figure I would like to meet so I took kind of a different approach. I would love to go back and talk to a few of my ancestors. My grandma on my father's side was fresh from Poland but because of the divorce of my parents when I was young I don't remember her at all. I would ask her many questions about migrating to the USA. I also want to talk to my great, great, great grandmother who was Native American. I would sit at her feet and have her tell me many stories from her childhood and try to see if I am like her at all. I know there are times I scare my patients to death because of how quietly walk in their room. Is this my native american heritage? But on the flip side I can be very loud and gregarious! Is this from my polish grandmother?!?! What a combination huh? Polish and Native American. God sure knows how to put together a melting pot of cultures to make up this one me :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Stacie<br /><br />On my preference page it is telling me to pre-order TCL! I will be doing that very soon!!StacieHope365https://www.blogger.com/profile/04592909947937100535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-23894970738033626092011-06-15T12:09:48.462-07:002011-06-15T12:09:48.462-07:00Only one? I guess it would have to be Abigail Adam...Only one? I guess it would have to be Abigail Adams. Such a strong, intelligent woman who stood by her man through a lifetime of hard things.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-6498997661367856262011-06-15T07:38:46.462-07:002011-06-15T07:38:46.462-07:00Kav, LOL, I TOLD YOU the breed! Sigh. My fingers a...Kav, LOL, I TOLD YOU the breed! Sigh. My fingers are way ahead of my brain...Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-61897437142236220942011-06-15T07:38:01.475-07:002011-06-15T07:38:01.475-07:00Hannah,
YES, Jane! I think she probably wins in th...Hannah,<br />YES, Jane! I think she probably wins in the dinner companion category;) So many Austen fans out there! We'd have to have tea, of course, like you said, and lots of rose petal sandwiches and tea things...<br /><br />So happy you are wanting to meet Roxanna and my Colonel McLinn. Hope it blesses your socks off! BTW, I'm hoping you're glad to be on solid ground instead of sailing:) You lead a novel-worthy life, Miss Hannah! Praying your WIP is going well if you're working on that!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-24356959104446726932011-06-15T07:33:27.533-07:002011-06-15T07:33:27.533-07:00Oh, Naomi, thanks for the book tip! I am going to ...Oh, Naomi, thanks for the book tip! I am going to Amazon to read the blurb. Since we're lovers of frontier fiction I have a feeling this is a keeper book...Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-73547267078635286212011-06-15T07:32:45.090-07:002011-06-15T07:32:45.090-07:00Naomi, So happy to see you here! And thanks very m...Naomi, So happy to see you here! And thanks very much for your gracious words about TCL. Praying/hoping it blesses you when you read it as you've been such an encouragement to me with my writing. I trust your writing is going very well. I am a lurker at your blog though you may know this from your stats;) That way I keep up with what you're doing...<br /><br />YES, Tecumseh! Oh, why didn't I think of that! Along those same lines, Red Shirt would be another. The real one from the Lakota as opposed to mine;) Thanks so much for chiming in here. You're a blessing.Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-68947516681224783622011-06-14T21:18:52.975-07:002011-06-14T21:18:52.975-07:00I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NEW NOVEL!!!! So excited...I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NEW NOVEL!!!! So excited :)<br />And the answer to the question is easy for me...Jane Austen!!! She was such an inspiring woman and I would love to get to know her better, ask her questions about writing, and just have a wonderful lunch of sandwiches and tea ;) She seems like a wonderful young woman...who wouldn't enjoy lunch with such a charming young lady??Hannah Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557271859916119611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-60954963839973815722011-06-14T19:27:54.384-07:002011-06-14T19:27:54.384-07:00I'm excited for you AND for me because I can&#...I'm excited for you AND for me because I can't wait to read it! As to the question you pose, that's really tough. So many people come to mind. But wouldn't it just be AWESOME to gum up the courage to sit down and chat with, maybe, Tecumseh? <br />Have you ever read Bette M. Ross's "Journey of No Return"? GREAT story.<br />Blessings on your book release~<br />NaomiNaomi Muschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085434185905946302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-65690790726632985832011-06-14T12:28:13.884-07:002011-06-14T12:28:13.884-07:00Carissa, I was hoping I was getting the names righ...Carissa, I was hoping I was getting the names right - Laura is so nice, if I do say so myself. There was also Mary and Rose and then Almanzo, if I remember right:) I'm probably not spelling that right!! Hope you are staying cool today as I hear Kentucky has had a bit of a heat wave!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-60599062066852080022011-06-14T10:55:51.722-07:002011-06-14T10:55:51.722-07:00I should have said my said she was named after the...I should have said my said she was named after the author, her name's Laura too.Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161144492587350634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-3437578603239189762011-06-14T07:04:31.407-07:002011-06-14T07:04:31.407-07:00Kav, SO happy I have Simba's thumbs up - or is...Kav, SO happy I have Simba's thumbs up - or is that paw?! Truly, you reminded me of how important it is to have animals/pets in stories!! I don't know if you've read Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs but she has a cat in her story that just steals the show:) Is Simba growling? Maybe not fond of kitties? I got such a chuckle out of the dog blog idea!! Dogs may not read but they can certainly be read to;)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-9865323223635151132011-06-14T07:01:11.618-07:002011-06-14T07:01:11.618-07:00Amber,
I'm glad you're taking a break! I f...Amber,<br />I'm glad you're taking a break! I find that time away is just as important to writing than writing itself. Oh, you must have had a wonderful time in Disneyland! Lots of sun and good food and fun:) Thanks so much for the link - I will be over as I'd love to hear more about your editing. I really love your title! It stays with you and is very evocative:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-90116969822676527302011-06-14T06:57:45.755-07:002011-06-14T06:57:45.755-07:00Mary, Welcome here!! You gave me a wonderful chuck...Mary, Welcome here!! You gave me a wonderful chuckle for the day as I so relate to the head hurting part when thinking up historical figures:) There truly are so many and I know I'm overlooking some very important ones...<br /><br />So happy you have my first 2 books in hard copy! I should mention that The Frontiersman's Daughter will be available for free Kindle download the month of August for any who may be interested. I wish they'd do the same for Nook and other e-readers. I am really enjoying my Kindle and all the free books available though I still love the feel of a real book in hand. And you're so right, Mary, as one can run out of shelf space. That's exactly what happened here!<br /><br />Bless you for your gracious words about my books. It's such a pleasure to spend hours crafting stories readers like you enjoy and keep. That's such a gift to this author:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-88764059336873030852011-06-14T06:51:45.633-07:002011-06-14T06:51:45.633-07:00Renee Ann, Love the Lewis quote. I certainly find ...Renee Ann, Love the Lewis quote. I certainly find that true of reading and writing. A streams in the desert type phenomenon:) I'm so thankful for both! I don't know how people who don't read do it, or even those who can read but don't choose to...<br /><br />I think Darlene would be a great dinner guest - she seems so gracious that I think she'd be a perfect pick. And I love your bringing up Bible characters, especially the ones you chose. That really made me stop and think. I think I might choose Paul but he was such a strong personality. I've always been drawn to Moses as he was such an interesting combo of force and melancholy. <br /><br />I have to agree with Michelle and say it's much easier to think of those you wouldn't want to sit down with!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-88549617712287016482011-06-14T06:45:59.535-07:002011-06-14T06:45:59.535-07:00Michelle, You have quite a list - and it struck me...Michelle, You have quite a list - and it struck me when reading the names how fun it would be to have them ALL together at one time:) I don't think we'd get much eating done, just chatting. And there are such strong personalities listed that I'm sure some would dominate the conversation! You've named some great figures, especially Churchill, Lewis and Clark, and Tom Jefferson. They've always held such appeal to me, not to mention the royal family. <br /><br />Glad you're feeling more upbeat this week. You were missed! But I certainly understand those times as I have them myself. Hope you found that catalog on line.<br /><br />BTW, I am so intrigued by your great grand's involvement in the feud! Your family was certainly in the right place at the right time. I've read so much of the Hatfields and McCoys, esp. Roseanna and Johnse. It truly rocked the whole of Pike County. Oh, to hear that ancestor of yours talk...Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-35099470230569667322011-06-14T06:35:03.924-07:002011-06-14T06:35:03.924-07:00Carissa, You are a girl after my own heart:) Boone...Carissa, You are a girl after my own heart:) Boone really tops my list, too, and I love what you said about wanting to hear firsthand his thoughts on seeing Kentucky for the first time. I think we'd be so enthralled we'd forget to eat! I remember reading a little bio of Clara Barton in grade school and I've never forgotten it. I can see why you lean toward that, especially with your interest in nursing. Florence Nightingale (not sure if I'm spelling that right) was another nurse I loved learning about. <br /><br />I'm guessing that your sister's name is Rose:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-33203576396524037072011-06-14T04:51:14.344-07:002011-06-14T04:51:14.344-07:00Laura, you have made Simba's day...week...year...Laura, you have made Simba's day...week...year!!! He is howling with excitement! A sheepdog immortalized by your pen..er keyboard...ectasy doesn't begin to convey our enthusiasm!<br /><br />Have I mentioned how much I love a good historical dog story? LOL. Or a dog in any genre? Simba's thinking of starting up his own blog. The Dogs of Inspirational Fiction! The only thing stopping him is that most dogs can't read. Sigh.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com