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Judging a Book by Its Cover
Yesterday was the full cover reveal of my soon-to-be-published historical fiction novel, Hatfield 1677. My publisher, Acorn Publishing, used the services of Damonza to create a beautiful cover. I was part of the process, and sent them assorted images I found online that shared my vision but never completely, and vague descriptions such as “I…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2026
My Gift to You – Holiday excerpts from my historical fiction novel, Hatfield 1677 https://www.amazon.com/Hatfield-1677-Laura-C-Rader-ebook/dp/B0CW18FWXS/ref=sr_1_1? Excerpt From Chapter 56 – Ben – Lake Champlain We slept better that night than in many, and though dawn was only a glimmer amongst the shadows, I awoke refreshed. I’d hoped to travel a fair distance that day, and…
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Love, War, and Art
My novel in progress centers on the romance between the sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and his model/wife Jeanne Emelie Baheux in 19th century France and America. Bartholdi served as a captain and a major in the war, defending his hometown of Colmar and neighboring Belfort. After the war, he sculpted the Statue of Liberty and…
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What’s New: Hatfield, Tilt, & Poldark
For those of us concerned about the overreach or incompetence of the current federal government, this year feels like COVID-19 all over again. Stocking the pantry before tariffs shoot the prices higher, donating to charities to help the poor with food and medications, andavoiding doom scrolling by reading novels and streaming on Netflix. Which brings…
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Awards and Accolades
I am thrilled to share the awards and glowing editorial reviews Hatfield 1677 has earned. I hope they encourage those who haven’t yet bought or read my book to do so. FIRST PLACE 2024 Chanticleer Chaucer Award for pre-1750 Historical Fiction FIRST PLACE 2024 Chanticleer Fiction Cover Award SECOND PLACE Feathered Quill Debut Author Award…
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Housekeeping
Not sweeping, dusting, churning butter or making soap and candles, but the 21st century kind – cleaning up this website. I realize it isn’t what I want it to be, and I promise I’m going to round up some techie person to help me organize it. Now that my debut novel is published and marketed,…
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A Memorable Day
Regardless of whether or not you are happy about today’s inauguration and another four years under Donald Trump’s reign (sic), you must admit the extreme irony of his inauguration landing on the anniversary and holiday dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King believed in equality and justice for all, and advocated tirelessly for…
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MY PODCAST INTERVIEW
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Colin Mustful, owner of History Through Fiction, historian and historical fiction author. https://www.historythroughfiction.com/podcast Much of his work involves Native American history in the Great Lakes region, so I knew I was in good hands. He did such an insightful and professional job as host. Here’s the…
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JOURNEY BACK IN TIME to Hatfield 1677
Sorry I’ve been out of touch for a while. Marketing my debut novel, Hatfield 1677, is a full-time job, around which I’m trying to squeeze in writing a sequel to it and querying another historical fiction novel to literary agents. The highlight of this month was definitely my invitation from the Hatfield Historical Society to…
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Laura C. Rader 