by Dianne C. Braley | Apr 27, 2025 | Blog, Essay
I’m writing this because I’m not just a writer—I have other interests, too. And one of them, like many of you, is in the place we call home. In our state. In our systems. In the corruption that could just as easily target any one of us. We could be Karen Read. That’s...
by Dianne C. Braley | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
AN INTERESTING PERSPECTIVE? I realize I have discussed this before—why wouldn’t I, when these are the topics of my last two books? I feel like it can’t be talked about enough. When I recently found myself drawing a parallel between the issues of addiction and sexual...
by Dianne C. Braley | Feb 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Glamorous Lie of the Writing Life If you tell people you’re a writer, they tend to react in one of two ways: either with wide-eyed admiration or a polite but barely concealed look of skepticism. “Oh, wow! Like, books?”Or…“That’s…cool. But, like, what do you really...
by Dianne C. Braley | Jan 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year, everyone! There’s something about January that feels like a blank page in a fresh notebook, doesn’t it? The possibilities are endless, and the opportunity to refocus and realign with our goals is right in front of us. For me, 2025 is all about fresh...
by Dianne C. Braley | Dec 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The holidays are a season of joy and togetherness—but for some, they can be bittersweet. This year, I find myself in an odd space. While I enjoy the festive sights of shop windows and a gentle snowfall outside, December marks a significant personal loss. Yesterday,...