tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.comments2023-11-18T04:41:02.841-08:00LauraFrantz.netLaura Frantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comBlogger9454125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-3663050770518783192017-07-18T19:26:51.778-07:002017-07-18T19:26:51.778-07:00Dear Lynda, So moved & thrilled that you feel ...Dear Lynda, So moved & thrilled that you feel Tharp the way about Morrow's story! I miss that story very much. Bless you for taking the time to tell me:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-74190339474058590172017-07-18T18:05:20.706-07:002017-07-18T18:05:20.706-07:00I cant connect to Amazon but just want you to know...I cant connect to Amazon but just want you to know Courting Morrow is one of the best books Ive ever read. It is also amazingly well wditten and I was so glad it lasted all the way to Missouri and didnt continue to another book. Thank you for the oppotubity to read it.Lynda Ayresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-1234469429607146862014-08-05T20:17:09.785-07:002014-08-05T20:17:09.785-07:00Thank you so much. My goodness- thank you Mrs. Fr...Thank you so much. My goodness- thank you Mrs. Frantz! I am honored by your compliments. It is an honor and a privilege for me to be able to encourage you as an author- all the things I say about your writing are true. <br /><br />I want to thank you again for responding so graciously to my comments- you really didn't have to take the time to. It means a lot to me- knowing that the author not only writes beautifully but has a beautiful heart! I will make sure to read all of your novels. I'm sure they are all excellent. <br /><br />Fascinating! I really enjoy hearing the inspiration for your novels. So unique! I suppose every novel is woven together in a completely different way- like a person with a unique personality. <br /><br />Thank you again Mrs. Frantz! I will definitely check out your new blog. <br /><br />Kornelia ;D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-53751577197275003042014-08-02T10:05:50.522-07:002014-08-02T10:05:50.522-07:00I'm so glad you found this former blog of mine...I'm so glad you found this former blog of mine. I'd love to have you come over to my new site, too, If you ever have time!<br />http://laurafrantz.net/Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-24010914078437655872014-08-01T17:03:28.209-07:002014-08-01T17:03:28.209-07:00Nelli/Kornelia, Yep, you do have a book in you:) T...Nelli/Kornelia, Yep, you do have a book in you:) These latest comments of yours confirm that! I have copied and saved them in my reader mail file to give me encouragement and inspiration when I am feeling less than adequate (which happens often)! You probably haven't met Eden and Silas yet and they're perhaps the most emotional pair yet. I'd love to know what you think of them if you get to them, too. <br /><br />Cass and Roxie have a special place in my heart. But maybe I say that about all my novels. Their story really came together for me in a unique way after researching Locust Grove in Louisville. I did NOT know the villain until the very end when I had to make him appear:)<br /><br />Thanks for appreciating my characters for the very flawed people they are. You're a treasure for valuing that and taking time to say so. Some readers don't like that realism but they're not the readers I write for - you are:)<br /><br />I'm thrilled you've moved on to Cass and Roxie and Abby, etc. Even that rascal Liam! Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-61620315439448054482014-08-01T16:58:54.269-07:002014-08-01T16:58:54.269-07:00Catherine, Thanks for your comments here! Yes, Red...Catherine, Thanks for your comments here! Yes, Red Cloud is in the middle and to his right is American Horse. Red Shirt is on the far right. They're quite an impressive group of men!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-65429058897197994462014-08-01T12:09:18.421-07:002014-08-01T12:09:18.421-07:00Do you really think so? My goodness, thank you so ...Do you really think so? My goodness, thank you so much! That means the world to me. :D <br /><br />You have been such an inspiration to me- your style of writing and how your words create art.<br /><br />I am currently reading "The Colonel's Lady", and yet again I have been blown away. Your characters are so real and thought-out. The thing that I really like about your novels is that the characters act like we humans do. You don't shy away to make your characters real. They doubt and fear and keep secrets. That all completely brings them down to Earth for me. They feel like real people- they inspire us readers to chase after love, no matter the trials and tribulations that we may face in life.<br /><br />God bless you Mrs. Frantz! Never stop writing!<br /><br />Kornelia :D <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-65017347519541445122014-07-30T14:03:53.836-07:002014-07-30T14:03:53.836-07:00I think you must have a book in you, Nelli, as you...I think you must have a book in you, Nelli, as you express yourself so beautifully:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-84677039836140548982014-07-30T14:01:35.980-07:002014-07-30T14:01:35.980-07:00Nelli, SO thankful you've met Morrow and Red S...Nelli, SO thankful you've met Morrow and Red Shirt and were immersed heart and soul into their wild world! You sure bless me with your comments. Yes, writing is a gift and that godly passion for it is straight from above. I love a book that grabs hold and doesn't let go. Lately I've been reading George MacDonald's books and they do that for me. Thanks for blessing me with your very gracious comments. You inspire me to write on!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-54302859268716011152014-07-30T13:56:21.096-07:002014-07-30T13:56:21.096-07:00I was dreaming that a talented writer would bring ...I was dreaming that a talented writer would bring forth a masterpiece like this one- you see, I am quite the romantic myself, and I was hoping that I could find a writer who was so into their novels, and who makes their characters living, breathing, and passionate. I was so overjoyed reading "Courting Morrow Little", because I finally found an author who seems to take my desires for a book to possess, and write it down so vividly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-87170717361388106352014-07-28T18:20:48.737-07:002014-07-28T18:20:48.737-07:00Mrs. Frantz,
WOW! Red Shirt is perfect! Wow an...Mrs. Frantz,<br /><br /><br />WOW! Red Shirt is perfect! Wow and his hair! Boy, they could put him in a modern day Pantene commercial and women would flock to the nearest superstores!<br /><br />Thank you for writing this book! Please write more books considering First Nations people! I have always found their ways enchanting, peaceful, and so romantic. The way they view life as a gift- to cherich and give back is so unique. The way they speak is so poetic as well- like King David's Psalms. Well, I just wanted to say that you are one amazing, talented writer. I was moved by your book. Please never stop writing, for it is a gift. <br /> <br />NelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-76286634233782676422014-01-18T14:19:44.246-08:002014-01-18T14:19:44.246-08:00It is my understanding that the man on the right i...It is my understanding that the man on the right is American Horse. Chief Red Coud is in the middle.Catherine Bernsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-69022931190372241582013-05-22T14:58:44.890-07:002013-05-22T14:58:44.890-07:00Ok, I know this post is a few years too late, but ...Ok, I know this post is a few years too late, but I'd vote for the first one. Its Romantic in so many ways. I guess the hat just does it for me! Too many historical re-enactor women fail to remember to cover their hair, when going out in "period" but this gown & hat completes the setting beautifully. Just don't forget the stockings with embroidery up the side of the ankle! Its "so suggestive" LoL. And then there is the purse/hand basket and fan a lady would carry. Sorry, just having some fun here. I love period garb. Done numerous period over the years too. It can bring out the most devilish feminine creature on the prowl :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997662790089323121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-1605780100411915462013-01-06T20:18:19.340-08:002013-01-06T20:18:19.340-08:00Ogle Luta was my Great Ancestor I find it amusing ...Ogle Luta was my Great Ancestor I find it amusing he used in a book. He was a handsome man as all of us Red Shirts are. His son took 100 horses for a bride now if that story does not make me a Red Shirt then many who do not know the name of the bride is not a Red Shirt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-45518147603264607852012-06-08T19:20:28.153-07:002012-06-08T19:20:28.153-07:00Actually, I must confess it is both sunny AND rain...Actually, I must confess it is both sunny AND raining here today/tonight if you're wondering about my earlier comments. I SO MISS THAT KY SUN!!!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-8704011858092224252012-06-08T19:17:32.856-07:002012-06-08T19:17:32.856-07:00Michelle, So good to see you here on this sunny Fr...Michelle, So good to see you here on this sunny Friday night:) I've really been missing our back and forth. Guess I'm in Hatfield and McCoy withdrawal! I'm so curious to know what your stepdad thinks. It was so well done if not true to the actual feud in places. I will order the Waller book, thank you. I've been itching to do that. So neat to think your kin had such a role in that. It took a lot of courage to join that posse as it might have ended so badly. I also ordered the CD of the soundtrack though Amazon had run out. I had to get it elsewhere. Very catchy tune on the trailer but don't think it's on the actual CD.<br /><br />We're more than halfway through the Hatfield bio and it's very good. I've been hunting for Truda Williams McCoys account but it's out of print. We've always been sympathetic to the McCoy side and would like to read more from that angle. I had to smile at your comment about Pikeville's hopeful bump in tourism as I just told Randy today that we need to make a road trip to Pikeville and Dils before moving into Logan County over the river:) Would love to bump into Nancy! Of course that would include going home to Lex and Berea first!!<br /><br />Thankful to hear you can move into that other postion and work from home again. You've had enough time to know if it suited you or not and it sounds like it's wise to step down. So congrats on that:) I know it took courage to do that. Such things are usually very stressful, though in the long run much nicer when all is said and done! Working at home can't be beat. Praying for you as you get fully trained and can transition back home again. YAY!!<br /><br />It's getting late and I'm working late as we have to be away all weekend with school activities, etc. I keep waiting for things to settle down and they never do. Keep waiting for the sun to shine and that doesn't happen either here - lol. Not too much longer and the surprise here will be shared. So hope you like it:) Praying you have a restful weekend full of good books and Panera or Bella Notte or whatever!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-84418454246777468862012-06-08T17:45:20.459-07:002012-06-08T17:45:20.459-07:00I came over here to respond on Monday night, but m...I came over here to respond on Monday night, but my response somehow disappeared before I could hit enter. :) I've been so busy, and tired the rest of the week, that I've not really had the chance to come back. <br /><br />Nancy was really a great professor, I'd say everyone loves her. Nancy asked my mom this week, if she'd watched the documentary, but my mom hadn't know it was on, so she hasn't watched it. My mom has finished the miniseries though, my stepdad hasn't finished yet, and she won't tell him what happens. She said she was shocked by the final hour. <br /><br />There are a lot of people in Pikeville, who are hoping the miniseries will cause an increase in tourism. When my cousin and her son went to Dils last Sunday evening, she said they met people who had driven four hours to come to Pikeville. <br /><br />I hope you've enjoyed Randy's birthday present, and he's enjoyed it too. ;) I've read Altina Waller's "Feud" and I highly recommend it. If I remember correctly, she's a little more favorable to the Hatfield side though. If you read it, pay attention to the last appendix, the one listing the political affiliations of the posse members, my great-great grandfather is listed in it. <br /><br />A little bit of news about me. :) You probably remember my work promotion from last fall. I have decided the job was too stressful, and aspects of it were not suited to my introverted personality. So I stepped down from it, as of last Friday, June 1. I'm in a different area of my department now, in a job that will allow me work from home again once I am fully trained. Needless to say, I'm quite happy about that.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847510545827506148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-46610882263697674132012-06-07T17:13:32.227-07:002012-06-07T17:13:32.227-07:00Oh Stacie, I'm missing you, too! The surprise ...Oh Stacie, I'm missing you, too! The surprise is nearly finished and I'm so, so excited:) How's that for a tease?! I appreciate your inquiring mind (and heart)! I hope your June is moving along and you're snapping pics everywhere you look! And that work is going well. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Back soon, I promise!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-11250519505818987902012-06-07T15:29:11.141-07:002012-06-07T15:29:11.141-07:00I keep checking back everyday to see if our surpri...I keep checking back everyday to see if our surprise has arrived!! What is taking it so long dearest Laura!! Your inquiring readers want to know!! LOLStacieHope365https://www.blogger.com/profile/04592909947937100535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-79752086796977075612012-06-04T08:49:09.841-07:002012-06-04T08:49:09.841-07:00Well, I can see why you enjoyed her as a prof:) Ev...Well, I can see why you enjoyed her as a prof:) Even on camera she appears very savvy and warm and witty and fun! I really hope they air this again or make it available somehow. I would think that it was watched by many. I must be a glutton for punishment but am going to watch the 6 hours again soon. Now that I have the family relations firmly in mind, there is so much I missed on the first viewing. Plus I have another nnovel series brewing set in KY again at the time of the feud. It may come to naught but...<br /><br />So sad about Sarah McCoy. It's as if everyone lost track of her and she sort of faded into history. Fascinating about that tombstone and so galad they went up to Dils! I so wish that I'd done that on my forays through Pikeville! But I was always in a big hot hurry to get my granny to Virginia... And I completely understand about sharing those pics. I have to be careful of that, too, and it's a good reminder that discretion is wise.<br /><br />BTW, I spent most of Sunday afternoon reading Randy's birthday present from me - lol! I'm tempted to order Altina Waller's "Feud" but am not sure yet. If you hear of any other good books on the history, I'd love to hear about them:)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-47803063762630585682012-06-03T18:59:23.080-07:002012-06-03T18:59:23.080-07:00Yes, Nancy Cade was my professor. I took most of m...Yes, Nancy Cade was my professor. I took most of my classes under her, and love her to death. :) She's just wonderful. Doesn't look like the History Channel has it on the website. :( Maybe they'll reshow it sometime, or even better they could put it as an extra on the DVD. <br /><br />BTW, we were talking about what happened to Sarah McCoy, her tombstone doesn't even show the exact year she died. It just says 189? One of my cousins took her son up to Dils Cemetary tonight, and she posted the pictures on FB, I would share them, but her son's in the pictures, so I don't want to do that.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847510545827506148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-25153616002031261522012-06-02T19:09:38.840-07:002012-06-02T19:09:38.840-07:00Michelle, The documentary was very well done - so ...Michelle, The documentary was very well done - so much great info presented along with pics - and they really highlighted the truths of the feud. If Cade was your prof then she is a very articulate, interesting one:) Hope you can watch at some point if not today. It's very worthwhile! Thanks again for letting me know about it!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-91379304929089846142012-06-02T10:58:04.523-07:002012-06-02T10:58:04.523-07:00For those of you who don't want to read throug...For those of you who don't want to read through the above comments, I'll just say that no, I wouldn't recommend this miniseries because of the dark, violent themes, etc. But it IS an amazing period piece that stays true to the historical record (with a few liberties taken).Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-2229143674237422262012-06-02T10:51:57.698-07:002012-06-02T10:51:57.698-07:00Sneak peek of book 2 - it's about "Gentle...Sneak peek of book 2 - it's about "Gentleman Jack" and Ellie Ballantyne. With plenty of Hatfield-McCoy overtones. WOO-HOO;)Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2607797015497924515.post-58300662286692146792012-06-02T10:49:26.387-07:002012-06-02T10:49:26.387-07:00Pls forgive the typos - Blogger needs a spellcheck...Pls forgive the typos - Blogger needs a spellcheck for flying comments!!Laura Frantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067252948999879024noreply@blogger.com