Laura Frankos

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Laura Frankos-Turtledove
Born (1960-02-09) February 9, 1960 (age 64)
OccupationAuthor
SpouseHarry Turtledove
Children3
RelativesSteven Frankos (brother)

Laura Frankos-Turtledove is an American author born February 9, 1960. She writes as Laura Frankos.

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Biography

Frankos is married to the science fiction author Harry Turtledove and has three daughters: Alison, Rachel, and Rebecca. Her brother is fantasy author Steven Frankos. [1]

Literary career

Frankos has written mysteries, fantasy and science fiction stories. She has published one mystery novel, Saint Oswald's Niche, which is currently out of print, a time travel novel, Broadway Revival, and The Broadway Musical Quiz Book. [2] [1] Frankos also writes the Broadway history column "The Great White Wayback Machine" and has published numerous trivia quizzes about Broadway plays. [3]

Bibliography

Novels

Non-fiction

Short stories

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References

  1. 1 2 Silver, Steven H (2011). "Associated Authors". Harry Turtledove Web Site. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
  2. "Fiction Book Review: St. Oswald's Niche by Laura Frankos". PublishersWeekly.com.
  3. Frankos, Laura (October 2010). The Broadway Musical Quiz Book. Milwaukee, WI: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. Back Cover. ISBN   978-1-4234-9275-7.