Laura Frantz: Challenge and Reward of Following God’s Call

Summer Reading Series with Laura Frantz, The Indigo Heiress
Have you ever felt like God has given you a gift—but you’re not sure how to use it, or if you're even the right person for the job? When we struggle with God it can feel like a wilderness season, but when we surrender, we can experience reward that only God can provide. We welcome beloved historical fiction author Laura Frantz to share her journey from private writer to published writer. Laura opens up about how God called her to write—and how she’s learned to partner with Him, even when it’s uncomfortable.

We dive into her latest novel, The Indigo Heiress, a rich and immersive story set in colonial Virginia and 18th-century Glasgow. Laura reveals the historical research behind the book, the spiritual themes woven throughout, and how her characters often remind us that we can’t always see someone’s full story at first glance.
This episode is a beautiful reminder that God has gifted each of us uniquely, but it's up to us to step forward in faith, trusting Him with the process—and the outcome.

Laura Frantz is a Christy Award winner and the ECPA bestselling author of numerous historical novels. When not reading and writing, she loves to garden, cook, take long walks, and travel. She is the proud mom of an American soldier and a career firefighter. Though she will always call Kentucky home, she and her husband live in Washington State. Learn more at LauraFrantz.net .

Memorable Quotes:

“We have to be careful we don’t compare ourselves with other people.”

“There was just magic in writing.”

“Find out what sets your soul on fire and what doesn’t fade with time.”

“Think what the Lord will do with somebody who is willing.”