Notes From Diann
Notes From Diann
About Diann Questions
How or why did you decide to become a writer? I'm not sure if this is normal, but my stories come from dreams. For years I ignored them. The night did arrived when one story continued night after night. I named that story Legend of the Diaries. Stories continued and I began to write them down. It was interesting to be able to bring my characters to life.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? A couple of weeks but then the edits take a while.
What advice can you give me about writing? This may seem simple but just sit down and write, you can edit later.
How long does it take you to write a novel? When I come up with a new idea it takes me a few weeks to write the book.
Which authors have inspired you to write? I love so many authors, a couple of my favorites from the past are Edgar R Burroughs, and Agatha Christie.
Do you work from an outline? No, I just begin to write, then add an add an outline as the edits begin.
Did you always want to be an author? I’ve always had stories to tell, but wouldn’t take the time.
What is your favorite aspect of writing? Starting a new story and watching it and the characters come to life.
Your least favorite aspect of writing? The edits.
What aspect of writing would you most like to improve on? Learning to edit quicker, it takes me way too long.
What have you learned the most from being in the writing business? It’s a lot more work than I thought. It is a lonely job. It is exciting to meet new people in a new world.
How did you choose your characters names and location for your story? Most of my characters names just pop into my head as I write and the location, but a few times I’ve had to come up with some new names as the characters grown. You never know when you talk to me. I might use your name.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? A couple of weeks but then the edits take a while.
What advice can you give me about writing? This may seem simple but just sit down and write, you can edit later.
How long does it take you to write a novel? When I come up with a new idea it takes me a few weeks to write the book.
Which authors have inspired you to write? I love so many authors, a couple of my favorites from the past are Edgar R Burroughs, and Agatha Christie.
Do you work from an outline? No, I just begin to write, then add an add an outline as the edits begin.
Did you always want to be an author? I’ve always had stories to tell, but wouldn’t take the time.
What is your favorite aspect of writing? Starting a new story and watching it and the characters come to life.
Your least favorite aspect of writing? The edits.
What aspect of writing would you most like to improve on? Learning to edit quicker, it takes me way too long.
What have you learned the most from being in the writing business? It’s a lot more work than I thought. It is a lonely job. It is exciting to meet new people in a new world.
How did you choose your characters names and location for your story? Most of my characters names just pop into my head as I write and the location, but a few times I’ve had to come up with some new names as the characters grown. You never know when you talk to me. I might use your name.
Quick questions
Favorite food?
Veal chop
Chicken fried steak & gravy
Favorite drink?
Far Niente Chardonnay
Brandy Alexander
Egg Nog with Bourbon
Favorite Color?
Deep blue
Pearl white
Favorite Song?
Somewhere Out There
What A Wonderful World
Greensleeves
Many old hymns
Favorite Movie?
Ghost & Mrs. Muir
The Green Mile
Favorite Holiday?
Christmas
Favorite Flower?
A white rose
Favorite outdoor activity?
Beach, used to play piano but hand tremors get in the way, gardening
Favorite childhood food?
Home cooked vegetables
Cornbread & butter
Favorite memory from childhood
Staying out late at night swinging on an old swing,
staring at the stars in the dark sky.
Favorite time of day?
Early morning
Favorite day of the week?
Sunday
Favorite Month?
May
Who is a celebrity you admire most?
I admire so many difficult to choose.
Which writer, living or dead, would you like to spend time with?
Edgar R. Burroughs
Name some of your favorite
books?
The Time Machine
A Princess of Mars
Bridges of Madison County
A wrinkle in Time
Charlotte’s Web
A Faded Cottage
Whispering Fog
Miranda
Spirits of Sacred Mountain
The Gatekeeper of Crystal Pond
Who is your favorite fictional character?
To many to choose from. I love so many.
Hardest thing you have ever had to do?
Saying good-bye to the ones I love.
What do you miss most about being a kid?
The peacefulness of living with my Mamow
Favorite food?
Veal chop
Chicken fried steak & gravy
Favorite drink?
Far Niente Chardonnay
Brandy Alexander
Egg Nog with Bourbon
Favorite Color?
Deep blue
Pearl white
Favorite Song?
Somewhere Out There
What A Wonderful World
Greensleeves
Many old hymns
Favorite Movie?
Ghost & Mrs. Muir
The Green Mile
Favorite Holiday?
Christmas
Favorite Flower?
A white rose
Favorite outdoor activity?
Beach, used to play piano but hand tremors get in the way, gardening
Favorite childhood food?
Home cooked vegetables
Cornbread & butter
Favorite memory from childhood
Staying out late at night swinging on an old swing,
staring at the stars in the dark sky.
Favorite time of day?
Early morning
Favorite day of the week?
Sunday
Favorite Month?
May
Who is a celebrity you admire most?
I admire so many difficult to choose.
Which writer, living or dead, would you like to spend time with?
Edgar R. Burroughs
Name some of your favorite
books?
The Time Machine
A Princess of Mars
Bridges of Madison County
A wrinkle in Time
Charlotte’s Web
A Faded Cottage
Whispering Fog
Miranda
Spirits of Sacred Mountain
The Gatekeeper of Crystal Pond
Who is your favorite fictional character?
To many to choose from. I love so many.
Hardest thing you have ever had to do?
Saying good-bye to the ones I love.
What do you miss most about being a kid?
The peacefulness of living with my Mamow
Diann Shaddox, (born December 18)
Known as Diann Shaddox was born in Nashville, Arkansas and is an author, speaker, and Founder of the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor.
Diann Shaddox is best known for her released books, A Faded Cottage, (2013) a SC love story about an artist with Essential Tremors; Whispering Fog, (2014) a time travel romance; Miranda,(2015) a historical fiction, a journal of a young girl living in the late 1800’s; Spirits of Sacred Mountain, (2016) about a young Native American Indian boy’s life spinning out of control and a magical mountain with deep hidden secrets; and The Gatekeeper of Crystal Pond, (2017) mystery/sci-fi Not What Lies Above, but Below; Hidden Dreams (2021); Diary of Olivia Bellamead (2022).
Shaddox was diagnosed with Essential tremor in 1982. She has since become an advocate for awareness and research toward finding a cure for ET and she created the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor, April, 2014.
Diann Shaddox is a Native American Indian and a member of the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma.
Known as Diann Shaddox was born in Nashville, Arkansas and is an author, speaker, and Founder of the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor.
Diann Shaddox is best known for her released books, A Faded Cottage, (2013) a SC love story about an artist with Essential Tremors; Whispering Fog, (2014) a time travel romance; Miranda,(2015) a historical fiction, a journal of a young girl living in the late 1800’s; Spirits of Sacred Mountain, (2016) about a young Native American Indian boy’s life spinning out of control and a magical mountain with deep hidden secrets; and The Gatekeeper of Crystal Pond, (2017) mystery/sci-fi Not What Lies Above, but Below; Hidden Dreams (2021); Diary of Olivia Bellamead (2022).
Shaddox was diagnosed with Essential tremor in 1982. She has since become an advocate for awareness and research toward finding a cure for ET and she created the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor, April, 2014.
Diann Shaddox is a Native American Indian and a member of the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma.
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