Author Diana Jackson
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One Step Nearer Publication ~ A New Year ~ A New Beginning
Hi folks. Just a brief update The manuscript for my new novel is completed, edited, formatted and ready to go. The cover is being designed as I write this blog and so the aim is that it will be released in January 2027. Although this book is the sequel to MISSING Past and Present, both…
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What does AI say about The Healing Paths of Fife by Diana Jackson
Summary The Healing Paths of Fife: A Fantasy – Memoir by Diana Jackson is an allegorical blend of a personal travel diary and fantasy fiction. It chronicles the author’s real-life relocation to Scotland alongside a deeply spiritual journey of self-discovery. [1, 2] The Premise The book begins after a major life transition: Diana is made…
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Can AI help a cash strapped author ~ Q -Which key words does AI suggest for MURDER Now and Then?
I was reading about AI one day and, just as a matter of interest, I clicked on Gemini for the first time (on purpose ~ I’ve done it a few times by accident!) to see what Key words it might come up with for one of my books: For MURDER Now and Then, Gemini writes:…
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Why is Writing is Akin to Gardening?
Writing and gardening are my two main activities and I would argue that they they need a similar mindset. Being Creative Of course! When I am writing it is very much a visual experience, where pictures or a film reel transposes into words. A creative mind is one with imagination, having an idea of what…
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Finding Inspiration from other Literary Geniuses ~ Or ‘Thou Shalt not Covet they Neighbour’s Shed’!
I had a memory recently of a birthday treat, a few years ago, to visit: John Bunyan’s Tree near Harlington Bedfordshire When asked what I wanted to do for my birthday, I suggested a picnic beside John Bunyan’s tree near Harlington, Bedfordshire followed by a trip to Shaw’s Corner – the home of George Bernard…
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Music that’s shaped my life (3) ~ and my writing
Resilience, survival and determination have been the backbone of my life and are reflected in my writing too. Believing in deep reciprocal love too. Harriet in Riduna survived, just as I did. Gloria Gaynor’s song became an anthem for many of us and if anyone embodies resilience and survival in my writing, it is Dot…
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Why is Writing is Akin to Gardening?
Writing and gardening are my two main activities and I would argue that they they need a similar mindset. Being Creative Of course! When I am writing it is very much a visual experience, where pictures or a film reel transposes into words. A creative mind is one with imagination, having an idea of what…
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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.