Known as a Bookworm in my early childhood and early teens I could be found tucked away with my head in a book. I had a love of reading, any story, as long as it was a happy everafter ending. I loved being taken away to a fairyland place, places of adventure, any place, as long as it was miles from my normal life. Coming from a broken family I treasured and craved these moments.
It was only four years ago late one night that I picked up a pen and wrote what has become a manuscript for my first novel. I had been reading an interview given back in 1968 for a magazine by one of the worlds most iconic screen/theater actresses, regarding her quest that her daughters happiness be paramount during and after her divorce. Such love moved me.
Now some years later I am still inspired. My name is Diane, I am married with no children, with a love of travel and writing, my head is full of stories waiting to be told. So why don’t you join me on this wonderful adventure as an aspiring writer, with a dream to be published. It is not an easy world, but it is an exciting one. So follow me, learn with me, teach me. We will have some exciting times through these pages, so take a seat, buckle up, it’s going to be an amazing ride.
Just Write for Kids Online Picture Book Course by award winning author Emma Walton Hamilton -2010
Active Member of Children’s Book Hub January 2011 – to present day
Member of SCBWI from January 2011 – to present day.
I can be reached at: dianestoy@ihug.co.nz And my twitter address is: @dianestoy
Hey Diane,
I LOVE your way of writing
It’s so beautiful to get to know your deepest desires, and what makes you tick as a human being!
Can’t wait to read more from you !
MUCH LOVEAGE xoxoxoxoxoxooxx
Thankyou CJ. Glad to have you join me, and I hope to not disappoint.
Hi Diane!
Many, many thanks for the lovely review of Sounds Spooky – I only just noticed your comment on my blog, so I stopped by yours to visit. I do remember chatting to you in L.A – wasn’t it a fun weekend? I’ve just been having a bit of escapist fun reading your travel insights – you’ve had some amazing experiences, and you certainly know how to capture them in words!
All the best – do keep in touch.
Sarah
Thankyou Sarah for your lovely comment. I am thrilled that you remember me and yes it was a wonderful weekend. Do look back through my posts as you will find the write up I did of my visit to LA and the SCBWI conference. So pleased you are enjoying my travel insight page. I must get back into updating it again soon.
Will certainly keep in touch. All the best to you Sarah.
Thanks for stopping by my blog <l:3
I'd like to know, since the advent of this media age, do you think most bookworms nowadays have blossomed into blogging butterflies entrenched in visual graphics and effects, while not abandoning the utility of imagination a book might ignite?
I think the “bookworm” will always enjoy a good book, regardless of whether its in ebook or hardback. A good story, is a good story.
Your welcome.
Hi Diane, you have a lovely writing style. Look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thankyou Darshana!
Thanks for sharing an inspiring “About” page. You have a passion in writing and your stories rich with zest for life and a joy that comes from a passionate and adventurous heart. Thank you. Looking forward to follow your journey.
Thankyou, hope you will enjoy the ride, glad to have you along for the ride.
Hi Diane, I came over from Darlne’s blog. I’m always inspired when I read about someone who decides to start following their dream. That was me many years ago.
Wishig you all the best in your journey..
Hi Diane, I came over from Darlene’s blog. I’m always inspired to read about someone who is following their dream. That was me many years ago. All the best in your journey.
Thank you so much, Laura. I hope you find the pages on my blog interesting. Nice to see you here and I hope you will stay awhile.
Hi Diane,
I guess it is about time that I stopped by your ‘about’ page and left a comment. I am so honored and pleased to have connected with you…through Susanna’s Perfect Picture Book Friday and through Julie’s 12×12…and now through our very own international online critique group. I’m happy to join you on this exciting, albeit difficult, writing journey. You are a wonderful traveling companion.:)