In Portraits of White, Frances Drost takes readers on an introspective journey through her unconventional Christmas experience.

Navigating the Christmas season is a challenge so formidable that many, deep down, secretly yearn to bypass it altogether. Enter Frances Drost, the soulful singer-songwriter who dared to defy convention and skip Christmas entirely.

Through intimate revelations from a songwriter’s heart, she reveals the profound power of taking a second look—a power that unlocks wisdom, solves emotional riddles, and resonates with others who have endured the frosty chill of the holiday season.

As Frances delves into the depths of her introspection and takes a break from the popular holiday, she encounters unexpected twists, revelatory moments, and divine guidance that shape her path, like footprints in freshly fallen snow. The pages and stories come alive with her personal anecdotes, interwoven with the very songs that emerged from her explorations, creating an immersive experience that tugs at the soul.

Join Frances on her transformative quest as she unravels the enigmatic melancholy that often shrouds the holidays. This book is a sanctuary of solace and understanding for those who have felt the weight of holiday emotions.

Public Release Date: October 29, 2024

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Frances Drost is an award-winning singer-songwriter, pianist and concert artist who has a unique way of presenting real-life experiences and meaningful messages. Take years of life experiences distilled into three-minute messages of lyric and melody, interwoven with storytelling in between, and you get the unique ministry of Frances onstage.

Endorsements:

“Step into a world of exploration and nostalgia with Portraits of White. This enchanting book unwraps the timeless magic of Christmas music, with Frances sharing stories that bridge divides, rekindle cherished memories, and infuse our hearts with hope. Hearing her own journey of bringing these songs to life, you’ll rekindle your desire to nurture positive faith, embrace the unknown, and bask in the eternal spirit of the holiday season. Portraits of White celebrates the universal language of music that captures the essence of Christmas and brings us all closer together.”

– Dan Miller, New York Times Best Selling Author, 48 Days to the Work You Love, and host of the 48 Days Podcast

“Frances Drost discovered early in her songwriting journey that a feeling of lingering melancholy is part of the bargain we all make when we choose to chase this elusive craft of setting words to music.  Even for the believing Christian, and even at Christmas (supposedly the happiest time of the year), an honest songwriter knows that we’re not all okay during the holidays.  And so, through this frank and open musical memoir, Frances shares how music provided her a voice, and guided her past her fears and self-doubt, into the biggest musical adventure of her life, an adventure she calls “Portraits of White.”

– Robert Sterling, songwriter, author, record producer