Today’s feature is Diane Daniels. She is the author of two very entertaining (and clean!) YA novels as well as works with children who struggle as English language learners. Her specialty is teaching them to write creatively. 
Hi, Diane. Thank you for being part of my feature series. Please tell us a little about yourself.
I’ve been married to the same man for 41 years and have raised 4 sons. It wasn’t easy, but they turned out well. I’ve held numerous jobs including being a sales rep, a merchandiser, a window display artist, a trail ranger and a teacher.
Have you always wanted to be a writer?
I’ve always wanted to write a novel, but never found the time until my last son left home. It was definitely on my bucket list, so I just decided to do it. I’m an avid reader and realized I can write as well as many of the authors I read.
How many books have you written?
I’ve written and published 2 books: Over the Moon, and Falling Off the Planet. Both are YA science fiction romances.
What are your books about?
Space aliens living among us.
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Do you have any plans for future books?
I’m working on another book that is for slightly younger readers.
Did you ever feel discouraged when you were writing your books?
I’m more often discouraged about marketing than writing. Writing is the fun part. Selling it is work. I just decided to do whatever it takes with the first 2 books. I left the one I’m working on for a while and I am having a hard time getting back to it, but I will eventually. Life’s busy and I still have my day job teaching English Language Learners at a local elementary school.
If you could offer one piece of advice to another aspiring writer, what would you say?
My advice to aspiring writers is–Don’t give up, follow your dreams, and work hard. Also, networking with other writers helps.
Where can we find your books?
My first book is available from Amazon or Tate Publishing. The second one is only available though Amazon.
Description of Over the Moon:
When seventeen-year-old Tiana moves to Hurricane, Utah, her comfortable world is turned upside down as she traverses the rough waters of adjusting to a small town and new school. Her father insists they were supposed to move here for some unknown, important purpose, and the voice in her head tells her not to argue. After resigning herself to being a miserable outcast, Tiana finds that she is not only accepted by most of the students at her new high school but is also the recipient of unwelcome attention from the opposite sex. But then she meets the mysterious Andrew Martin and is soon Over the Moon crazy about him.
Description of Falling Off the Planet:
Tiana guards a dangerous secret. Her boyfriend is not of this world. Andrew has many unearthly qualities: an intuitiveness that borders on mind reading, a healing touch, and super human strength. When she learned his true identity, she was introduced into a world where aliens live among us.
Where to find Diane when she isn’t writing or out enjoying nature:
