Author Diana Jackson
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Giving Author Talks ~ Knowing your Particular Audience
In February 2025, I paid a return visit to the Monday Group at Erskine Church, Burntisland. This time to give my favourite talk: CURIOUS COINCIDENCES IN THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR As is the case of the majority of audiences, the talk was well received, and many came up to talk to me afterwards; always…
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My New Author Photo ~ 15 Years On
I have to admit to forgetting to update my author photo for years! I am not fond of having my photo taken. My husband is pretty good at catching me when I’m relaxed and so, when he took this photo when we were away for our wedding anniversary last December in Harrogate, I thought, why…
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Choosing a Book Title
Background Choosing a book title is a personal thing. Some authors know the title before they begin to write, in fact it appears miraculously as they are doing their research. Others wait until they have written the first draft. On reading and editing it a title appears as being an obvious choice. Then there are…
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My Review of 2024 in my Writing Life
On the Positive Side On the Negative Side Nothing else, which is fantastic!
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Ancasta, Guide me Swiftly Home ~ FREE ON KINDLE
Eventispress has made my second novel: ANCASTA GUIDE ME SWIFTLY HOME FREE ON KINDLE FROM 12TH TO 16TH NOVEMBER The novel is a family saga set in Woolston, Southampton between 1910 and 1920, taking each member of the family through The Great War. For more information: CELEBRATING AUTHOR DIANA JACKSON’S WORK WITH A GIVEAWAY THINKING…
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Diana’s October Book Review ~ The Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert ~ (Many eureka moments!)
Hey, what a wonderful gift from a friend, who just knew I would love it! I’m so glad I have a copy in paperback, because I will definitely read it again, but also dip into it. Timing was everything! So many occasions whilst reading The Big Magic I had eureka moments; laughed out-loud, exclaimed, nodded…
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My Next Talk at Kinghorn Library
Some of you may be a bit confused by the name change but Diggins is my married name, Diana Jackson is my penname but was also my maiden name. Most folks around here in Kinghorn know me as Diana Diggins. Do pop into the library to reserve your ticket.
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Come and Say Hello this Saturday!
I will be attending Kinghorn Country Market this Saturday between 10 am and 12 noon, alongside authors Hamish Brown and Roderick Hart. We will be supporting Kinghorn in Bloom, chatting and signing books.