This was a question frequently posed by my mentor, Anaïs Nin, and today I pose the question to you, my readers. During the past few weeks I have been in the midst of what could aptly be called a liter… more →
Diana's Notebookdianaraab wrote 1 week ago: This was a question frequently posed by my mentor, Anaïs Nin, and today I pose the question to you, … more →
dianaraab wrote 2 weeks ago: I am writing you from Paris where my family and I just celebrated our favorite holiday together—Than … more →
dianaraab wrote 3 weeks ago: Publishers used to be involved in both the editorial and marketing aspect of most (if not every) bo … more →
dianaraab wrote 1 month ago: I am always up for a good reason to celebrate and today is a special one for me as it marks the laun … more →
dianaraab wrote 1 month ago: This past weekend I attended a conference in Atlanta — the Wellness and Writing Connections Co … more →
dianaraab wrote 1 month ago: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH October is many things, including the anniversary of National Breast C … more →
dianaraab wrote 2 months ago: Last weekend I taught a memoir workshop at the West Hollywood Book Festival. It’s my second year do … more →
dianaraab wrote 2 months ago: There’s no time like the start of a new season to try something new—either for yourself or for your … more →
dianaraab wrote 4 months ago: My family has always believed all birthdays are a cause for celebration, but this past weekend was a … more →
dianaraab wrote 4 months ago: This past week has taught me, that in learning how to die we learn how to live. The three prominent … more →
dianaraab wrote 5 months ago: Last week my grandmother, Regina would have celebrated her 106th birthday! After studying her life w … more →
dianaraab wrote 6 months ago: “Sometimes people say I am unusual because I cook and write. I smile and nod and think aren’t these … more →
dianaraab wrote 6 months ago: If you are a published writer you’ve surely been asked where you get your story ideas. What non-writ … more →
dianaraab wrote 7 months ago: It has been said that writers tend to write more during times of difficulty. Well, I bring you this … more →
dianaraab wrote 7 months ago: I recently read Joan Anderson’s biography, A Walk on the Beach, a gem of a book and also a wonderful … more →
dianaraab wrote 8 months ago: In celebration of the last day of Women’s History Month which has been celebrated since 1987. I woul … more →
dianaraab wrote 8 months ago: Even though many of us complain about stress, in many ways it can make you feel both alive and alert … more →
dianaraab wrote 9 months ago: Last weekend was Arts Day at UCLA and I was honored to be asked to be on a panel called, “Getting Yo … more →
dianaraab wrote 9 months ago: Journaling for Stress Release In view of all the economical changes plaguing this country and the wo … more →