About the Author

Diane was born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, and attended Glassboro State University. She also lived for many years in both San Diego and northern Virginia, where she still resides.

Diane received her master’s degree in clinical social work from San Diego State University. Prior to her writing career, she was a medical social worker at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego and Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. She also was a psychotherapist in private practice in Alexandria, Va., working primarily with adolescents. Diane’s background in psychology and her work in hospitals has given her a keen interest in understanding the way people tick, as well as the background necessary to create real, living, breathing characters.

Several years ago, Diane was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which has changed the way she works: She occasionally types using voice recognition software. She feels fortunate that her arthritis is not more severe and that she is able to enjoy everyday activities as well as keep up with a busy travel schedule.

When not writing, Diane enjoys fixing up her house, playing with her three-legged Bernese Mountain Dog, Bruin, getting together with her friends and grown stepdaughters, and singing with an interfaith gospel choir.

The Bay at Midnight

April 22, 2022

The Last House on the Street

January 11, 2022

The Courage Tree

September 6, 2021

The Stolen Marriage

April 13, 2021

Necessary Lies

April 14, 2020

The Stolen Marriage

March 31, 2020

Big Lies in a Small Town

January 14, 2020

Big Lies in a Small Town

January 14, 2020

The Dream Daughter

October 2, 2018

The Stolen Marriage

August 14, 2018

Necessary Lies

October 7, 2014

The Silent Sister

October 7, 2014

Her Mother's Shadow

October 23, 2012

The Good Father

April 24, 2012

The Midwife's Confession

April 26, 2011

Keeper Of The Light

April 1, 2011

The Shadow Wife

November 23, 2010

The Lies We Told

May 25, 2010

Breaking The Silence

November 24, 2009

The Courage Tree

April 1, 2009

Before The Storm

June 1, 2008

The Bay at Midnight

September 1, 2006

The Bay at Midnight

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Her Mother's Shadow

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Kiss River

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Cypress Point

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Keeper of the Light

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Courage Tree

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