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Dianna Rostad is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author. Her debut novel You Belong Here Now is a 2022 WILLA Literary Award Finalist for Historical Fiction and was shortlisted for Reading the West’s Debut Fiction Award 2022. Dianna was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and spends time volunteering for various causes. She loves reading, Mahjong, tennis, playing with Bennee her dog, and growing flowers in her garden. Dianna is currently working on several novels, which she hopes to get in readers hands very soon!

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Dianna Rostad Read, read, and then read some more, and particularly in your chosen genre. Once you have a solid project in mind, a writing mentor is key to guiding …moreRead, read, and then read some more, and particularly in your chosen genre. Once you have a solid project in mind, a writing mentor is key to guiding you through story concept, character, and the craft of writing. My last piece of advice is from my own writing mentor: "There are no rules except one. Don't be boring." (less)
Dianna Rostad Hello Sharon! I'm working on A Giant in the Mountains set in 1933 Western North Carolina. I hope to have it in readers hands in 2024. Publishing is a …moreHello Sharon! I'm working on A Giant in the Mountains set in 1933 Western North Carolina. I hope to have it in readers hands in 2024. Publishing is a slow business. Happy Reading!(less)
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I wholeheartedly recommend this original and entertaining book for middle graders. Aria is a fantastic character, and I loved her brave journey. Some very original magic in this world!
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“Charles, if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my time on this earth, there is no justice. It’s something people aspire to, sure enough, but our hearts and our heads are forever locked in a battle seeking out the true meaning of right and wrong, because for one fella it means one thing and to another fella it means something entirely different.”
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“And that’s what happens when men try to work things out.”
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“Everything is covered in dirt and dust here.”

“You haven’t seen real dirt. Dirt is the gunk that smells like death itself, builds up on the sides of the street. Nothing can clean it off. That under your boot is soil. Everything good on this earth is made from it or made clean by it.”
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Tony Flood You might like to check out my crime thrillers STITCH UP! - KILLER OR VICTIM? and TRIPLE TEASE, both of which have received excellent reviews and been endorsed by authors and newspapers.
You might also enjoy the celebrity book MY LIFE WITH THE STARS - SIZZLING SECRETS SPILLED! which features Eric Morecambe, Elvis Presley, Kylie Minogue, George Best, Muhammad Ali and a host of other big names.


Gianna Thomas Hi, Dianna. It's good to have you as a friend. Hope you have a great evening.


Sophia Thanks for the friend request. Look forward to sharing thoughts on books, Dianna!


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Kris Thank you so much for the friend request, Dianna. I also see many mutual interests on our shelves. Looking forward to good book discussions with you!


Carole Gill Hello Dianna!
Thanks so much for friending me. Nice to virtually meet you!


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