by Dianne C. Braley | Nov 11, 2024 | Blog
Election season has come and gone, and it seems our country is more divided than ever. As a writer, I’ve often kept my distance from politics, hoping that staying neutral would serve me best. But this year, watching the results unfold, I feel an urge to share my...
by Dianne C. Braley | Oct 26, 2024 | Blog
“There is only one thing that can replace a book: the next book.” -Piotr Kowalczyk Hey friends, The launch of The Summer Before is officially a wrap, and I couldn’t be happier! A huge thank you to everyone, especially my incredible launch squad, for your...
by Dianne C. Braley | May 17, 2024 | Blog
As an author, and an AWARD WINNING one I’ll add… sorry, but I had to; I am often asked to review other authors’ books. It’s a courtesy many of us do for each other, especially if we respect each other’s work or want to help a new author with the...
by Dianne C. Braley | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog
As a novelist, everyone asks, “What’s your upcoming book about?” I stutter my words as I have yet to nail down that perfect elevator pitch to hook a potential reader, and I don’t want to disappoint. It is such an undertaking trying to sum it up in one sentence because...
by Dianne C. Braley | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Hey friends! I stumbled upon a powerful poem by Philip Larkin, an English poet and novelist. I resonated with it instantly as he captured much of what I am currently experiencing with the coming change of season. The Trees (1974) The trees are coming into...
