Singer / Songwriter / Pianist / Bestselling Author

Frances Drost

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  • What Siri Taught Me About the Holidays

    What Siri Taught Me About the Holidays

    Ever found yourself in a moment so beautiful it’s bittersweet? That was me, sitting in a cozy photo booth surrounded by laughter and Christmas cheer, battling a subtle yet familiar emotion—resentment. I’ve made tremendous emotional progress over the years, but every now and then, a negative seed takes root. Fed by frustration or disappointment, it…

  • Trust the Process

    Trust the Process

    Going Back to Work at 57: A Musician’s Journey Back to the Marketplace Two little girls stood in front of the glass doors that protected the freshly fried donuts. One of them seemed to be having a meltdown, and I couldn’t help but chuckle. Amidst her frustration, the older girl dramatically exclaimed, “Trust the process!!”…

  • A Waltz to Remember.

    A Waltz to Remember.

    As part of the Center Stage Arts in Health program at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Hospital, I play the grand piano in the lobby once a month. Since the piano is stationed near a Starbucks, I get to observe a lot of people waiting for their drink orders. One afternoon, while playing the ‘Blue…

  • I Guess It’s Just Me

    I Guess It’s Just Me: The Unexpected Power of Music at a Wedding Regretting my small purse choice, I had no tissues to catch my tears. The ceremony was more than a wedding; it was like a concert intertwined with vows. The choir’s rendition of “There Will I Be” by Craig Courtney, accompanied by piano,…

  • Behind the Mic: Two Transformative Podcast Interviews in One Day

    Recently, I discovered PodMatch.com, a fantastic platform that connects podcast guests with hosts. As a new author gearing up for my book launch this October, I heeded my publisher’s advice and signed up for the service. In just a few weeks, not only did I have a curated list of podcasts to explore, but I…

  • Our Story in 60 Seconds

    I still can’t seem to get my story down to 30 seconds. And actually, since I’m climbing Mt. Everest with another musical colleague, it’s not really my story anyway. It’s ‘our’ story. Yesterday was our last day of the three-day seminar and just when I thought I couldn’t process any more information, I did. Last…

  • Tell Your Story in 30 Seconds

    If you had to tell your story in just 30 seconds, what would you say? That was my dilemma yesterday when all participants at the Sponsor Secrets Seminar (a three day event I’ve been attending) were invited to pitch their story and vision in just 30 seconds. I’ve been trying to narrow mine down to…

  • Dear Dan

    This is a letter I’ve been wanting to write to the late Dan Miller of 48 Days Eagles. I miss him since his sudden passing in January of 2024. On his weekly podcast, he would answer questions that listeners submitted to his “ask Dan” email address. Instead of asking Dan, I’m starting my blog with…

  • Mastering the Art of Self-Celebration: A Guide to Planning Your Own Birthday Bash

    How do you feel about planning your own birthday party? At 25, the familiar comfort of my birthday celebrations shattered. The anticipation of my favorite meal, the elegance of the china setting, the delicate scent of lilacs—symbols of tradition and love—vanished with one simple phrase from my mother: ‘I’m not feeling well.’ It wasn’t just…

  • The Top 4 Ways to Market Your Book: Insights from the Morgan James Mastermind

    Joining a Mastermind group with other authors has been a dream of mine, and now, every two weeks, I have the privilege of spending an hour with the CEO of Morgan James Publishing in his Mastermind group for authors. Morgan James Publishing was founded by CEO, David Hancock, and while the journey is a long…