Category Archives: The Writing Life

It’s Been a Minute…

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Diane Dooley

Yeah, long time, no see. My excuses include: cancer, pandemic, and a job that almost killed me. Started writing again last year, just for fun, and recently started submitting again. So, I have a new short story for those who … Continue reading →

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A New Story and an Interview

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Diane Dooley

Well, I guess it’s time for an update. My short story, The Trail of Stars, has been published in Issue 28 of Liquid Imagination. You can read  my story here. It’s SciFi with a Horror twist. I hope you enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Barracuda: Short Story Published

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Diane Dooley

I’m pleased to announce that my short story, Barracuda, has been published in the 10th issue of The Literary Hatchet. The issue is available as a  download here and will be coming out in print soon. What’s it about? Why, … Continue reading →

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In Which Diane Dooley Gets Blinterviewed!

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Diane Dooley

I’ve been blinterviewed by Regan Summers. And it was a hair-raising experience! <–<– Yes, that’s me. You can find the interview here. Check out her books while you’re over there. I’ve read both Don’t Bite the Messenger and Running in … Continue reading →

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Release Day: ZIPLESS, a Rock ‘N Roll Romance

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Diane Dooley

ZIPLESS, an e-novella from Lyrical Press, an imprint of Kensington Publishing, released today. This was such a fun one to write! I particularly enjoyed writing Scottish characters in a contemporary romance context. Sometimes it seems that the Scots only show up in … Continue reading →

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Short Story: The Brook Beneath the Willow Tree

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Diane Dooley

My most recently published short story is rather an unusual one for me. It isn’t speculative fiction. It isn’t even a horror story in the way most people understand the horror genre. But it’s my idea of a horror story, … Continue reading →

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Awards for Mako’s Bounty!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Diane Dooley

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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The Trouble With Characters…

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Diane Dooley

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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Another Book Releases Today!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Diane Dooley

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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My Own Private Apocalypse

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Diane Dooley

It’s time again for the  monthly Absolute Write Blog Chain. This month’s prompt is: The End of the World. My offering is a piece of flash fiction entitled My Own Private Apocalypse.  Please do click the links after the story … Continue reading →

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