DIANA STEVAN

I'm in the midst of writing my newsletter. Ready to announce publishing date and more about my next novel. #writersofinstagram #historicalfiction #readersofinstagram #writerslife #writingcommunity If you haven't signed up yet and would like to, here's the link: http://eepurl.com/rmWNr

Fascinating article about the book LOLITA. I started reading it and found I didn't have the stomach for it. But after reading this article, I'm going to try again. I agree the prose is exquisite! #writersofinstagram #readersofinstagram #writerslife #writerscommunity

I am so excited! Tomorrow, the Youth Initiative Forum out of Sweden, called "Are You Listening?" starts. Four days of wonderful speakers, panels and opportunities to meet like-minded people who are interested in social justice, environmental issues, indigenous rights, today's feminism, fairness for all, and more. It's not too late to sign up. Sliding scale. Check out the workshops and talent that's working hard to make a difference. I know about it, because our granddaughter is attending YIP in Sweden this year and is part of the organizing committee. #socialjustice #environmentaljustice #yip https://initiativeforum.yip.se/

Went on a walk in #CampbellRiver Saw this simple red dress hanging in a tree by the Sea Walk. It reminded me of all the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. Their stories deserve attention and a better ending. #writingcommunityofinstagram #readersofinstagram #canlitinstagram #writingcommunity #writerslife #writerslifestyle

Very pleased to have received another award for SUNFLOWERS UNDER FIRE: an Honorable Mention in the 2020 Writers Digest Self-Published Book Awards contest. And absolutely love the cover of the winner. Looks like a good book to read. #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingcommunity #writing #writerslife

Stumbled upon this post by a friend I knew when I worked in the film industry. Love this! Film scenes like this one lifted spirits in dark times. Stay safe. #film #featurefilm #hollywood

Prolific and award-winning children's and YA author Kristin Butcher (also a member of my writers' critique group) talks - a short talk- about how she missed the virtual book launch of The Druid and the Dragon. Made me laugh. Enjoy! #WritersLife #writingcommunity #writing #booklaunch https://youtu.be/HvI-_j9Qryo

Having written a biographical fiction about my grandfather and grandmother during WWI, and having uncles who served in WWII, this is a day that resonates more than ever. Lest we forget. #remembranceday #VeteransDay2020 I also mention two war poems, one famous and one mine. #poetry

Pleased to share that Sunflowers Under Fire #FamilySaga, won an Honorable Mention in the 2020 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, Mainstream/Literary fiction category. Available at http://shorturl.at/aknL9 and other online booksellers. #WritersLife #WritingCommunity #ReadersCommunity

In the midst of living with fear, some good news this morning with the announcement of a vaccine for Covid19 on the horizon. I don't know about you, but I've been having some weird dreams again. Not surprising given the times we're living in. I'm fascinated by dreams, which I've written about several times on my blog. I pulled up an old post, still relevant today, that I thought you'd enjoy. Dreams, when interpreted, give us a sense of what's going on with us below the surfa...ce. The Photograph is by Bill Binzen for Life Magazine September 1995. https://www.dianastevan.com//uncatego/what-dreams-tell-us/

I had to post this article found in the NY Times this morning. Fond memories of all the borscht I've eaten. I now make my mother's recipe. And those who've read Sunflowers Under Fire know that it was a staple in the Mazurets family home. #writingcommunity #WritingLife #ukrainetoday