Author Archives: Diane Dooley

About Diane Dooley

Writer, Mother, Geek

Read All About It: WOMEN IN HORROR MONTH, 2013

http://www.womeninhorrormonth.com http://www.facebook.com/WomenInHorrorMonth womeninhorrormonth.tumblr.com THE MISSION Women in Horror Recognition Month (WiHM) assists underrepresented female genre artists in gaining opportunities, exposure, and education through altruistic events, printed material, articles, interviews, and online support. WiHM seeks to expose and break down social … Continue reading

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Awards for Mako’s Bounty!

My book, Mako’s Bounty (Decadent Publishing), had a great day yesterday, being honored three times in the SFR Galaxy Awards.  So cool! It was such a fun day as the awards rolled out, and I was particularly delighted to see … Continue reading

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Just Keep Blogging, Just Keep Blogging…

I haven’t blogged much over the last six weeks or so. At least, not here. I’ve been busy elsewhere, however, so here’s a little update. I had tons of fun with writer bud, Claire Gillian. She and I collaborated on an entry … Continue reading

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The Trouble With Characters…

This short story is dedicated to Alison Dasho, a fine and hard-working editor, currently on the road to recovery after major surgery.  * * * Alison sighed in exasperation. She was trying to enjoy her fabulous dream and someone kept … Continue reading

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A Taste of Africa, Romance Style!

One of the things I really like about Decadent Publishing is their willingness and propensity to create bold new lines for romance stories. Their latest venture is the Ubuntu line, described by Managing Editor, Zee Monodee, as “stories set in … Continue reading

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Book Review: Caught in Amber by Cathy Pegau

This is science fiction romance done just the way I like it: complex characters, high stakes, and a ‘happy ever after’ that never seems inevitable. Nathan Sterling is one of the good guys: a law enforcement officer on a gritty, … Continue reading

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Celebrating Science Fiction Romance

I first “met” passionate reader, Anna M., in an SFR readers group on Goodreads. Clicking through her shelves, reviews and recommendations was a trip into a universe that I had no idea was so vast. She is a master at … Continue reading

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Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop

Hi, folks! Welcome to the blog of Diane Dooley, your latest stop on the Mistletoe Madness Blog Hop. I’m giving away two e-copies of my recent release, That Night.  What’s it about? Well, I’ll tell you. It’s about workaholic book … Continue reading

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Christmas Novella Giveaway!

This is such a busy time of year! So many people are rushing around and stressing themselves out. Maybe what you should do is give yourself a little time to relax. Curl up on the couch with a blanket, a … Continue reading

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Another Book Releases Today!

It’s 12/12/12. I love that date! And I’m also happy that it happens to be a book release day for me. Today ‘That Night’ is released into the wild. I’m particularly happy about this book because, while my science fiction … Continue reading

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