September Updates 2022

September Updates 2022

Sep 4, 2022 | News

What Brings You Joy!

What brings you Joy? I am curious to know. In the past month, I have met people who used the word Joy in conversations with me. For example: in their book title is a documentary, a company. I was happy to hear this word used because I find it’s a small word that packs a punch. So, ‘JOY,’ what do you think when you hear the word– Happy, Love, Kindness? I would love to hear from you. The word makes me smile; the word brings out this young child in me. Maybe it is because I always loved singing the song “I have the Joy Joy Joy Joy! Down in My heart.”

So what brings me ‘JOY,’ family, Remi, our dog, baking for others, and working in my garden – AND – FALL is around the corner! I am so excited. I am already looking at Fall flowers to plant and recipes to make on a cold day. So whatever brings you ‘Joy’ as we approach September, may it plant one giant smile on your face and heart.

Coming this October!

I am happy to announce a new children’s book: ‘Charlie and the Tire Swing’! It will hit the stands on October 8th! Watch for the book launch, tours, reviews, and interviews! Preorders are on Amazon and your local bookstores!

Inspiring People!

Anne Scottlin

On the show “The Corner Bookstore, our guest was Anne Scottlin! She is the author of “Live for Joy.” If you are looking for Joy in your life, Anne is a person to turn to assist you in finding the “joy” in your life. She is a coach, an author, founder of the “Power of Joy Institute,” and an author. When the interview was over, I was full of energy, and her attitude about life inspired me so much that I ordered her book; may I add, it truly brings you “Joy.”

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Meet Award Winning Journalist Bob Brill!

Welcome to the world of Bob Brill!

Bob is an an award winning  journalist, and premier radio voice! Bob has short films and blogs and is the founder of Brilliant Ideas. Bob series Lancer Hero of the West is a must-have, especially if you enjoy westerns.

Click here to learn about his books. In the meantime, enjoy the clip of  Lancer! Enjoy the replay of the Corner Bookstore Interview.

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Waterloo Author Mark Leslie

On the show The Corner Bookstore, our guest was Mark Leslie, a writer, author coach, speaker, and book nerd. He is a writer of more than 25 books, including the Canadian Werewolf series. Check the interview replay and discover how he was inspired to write the werewolf series and much more!

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Inspiration from Readers and Family!

It is always lovely to receive emails from parents whose children enjoy the stories I have written. Thank you for sharing a picture of you having a fun day! It filled my heart with joy seeing all the lovely smiles. I was up in Oklahoma visiting family and was pleased to meet my 3rd cousin. I am blessed to be her cousin.

A Time to Fly!

Thank you to everyone who has been ordering My latest book, ‘A Time to Fly!’ It is exciting to read emails like, “it helped my child go to Kindergarten,” “my child was a little afraid to try something new,” and “the bluebird made it easy for us to talk about it.”

I also loved the message that “the book is for every age.” Thank you, everyone, you understand; the message is to help you or your loved one to “Soar!”.

You can find it on Amazon,  and local bookstores. 

Media Fun

I had a fun interview with Influential People News Magazine! I hope you enjoy the article, and be sure to subscribe! 

 I enjoy cohosting shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all our shows, as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching in real-time or on replay.

Be sure to check out my website for up-and-coming media interviews!

August Updates 2022

August Updates 2022

Aug 5, 2022 | News

Hello August

 Do you ever wonder how the summer flew by so quickly? I don’t know about you, but it has been brutally hot here in Texas, and other states. It is essential to stay hydrated, so I wanted to share with you this site: Every Day Health, which has simple ways to stay hydrated. 

Eco Artist Grant Manier

II had the privilege to attend the unveiling of Grant Manier’s latest project, the design of the new ‘Goya Can’ for marketing. Grant’s inspiration for the can is nothing short but inspired by the heavens. To hear how he came up with the design is an incredible story. You can check out all of Grant’s children’s books and his artwork at Jigsaw Grant.

The Ocean is Inspirational!

As you can tell, I love the ocean so much that I could not help but run out and feel the waves coming to shore. There are many oceans in the world, and I love them all but Galveston, Texas, holds a unique candle in my heart as it is where my parents took us for summer fun. I have some of the best childhood memories with my brothers and watching my parents laugh and enjoy the waves. My dad loved to walk what seemed far away as a kid, and then he would float on his back and ride the waves in, while my mom would jump into the waves. When I return to Galveston, my imagination is reenergized with the ocean’s sounds and the birds flying. I hope you have a special place to go for wonderful childhood memories to share with your family too. If ever you want to share a story, I would love to hear all about it. Till next time go out and embrace a wave!

A Time to Fly!

t is finally here! I am thrilled to hold this book in my hands! To be honest with each new book it is an overwhelming feeling to see it for the first time.  It truly is an inspirational story to believe in yourself and know you can do it. It might take a few falls before you soar but you will. The story is based on the bluebirds that hatched in our backyard and my family and I had the opportunity to watch them gain the courage to fly with their parents help.  I was so touched by the love of the bluebirds; parents that I just had to tell their story. Let me know how the story inspires your family and the conversations that take place while reading the story. You can find it on Amazon,. Barnes and Noble and other local bookstores. 

Media Fun

I am enjoying cohosting with shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all out shows as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching live or on the replay.

I was interviewed by Pretty Woman Hustle online Magazine! It was a fun interview and I am honored to be included among the amazing women who have been interviewed.

Be sure to check out my website for up and coming media interviews!

July Updates 2022

July Updates 2022

Jul 15, 2022 | News

Two sides of a celebration

In my newsletter, I briefly stated the importance of the 4th of July.

Yes, independence day but also my mom’s birthday. Mom loved having her birthday on the 4th because of all the fireworks and parades. One of my brothers would decorate his golf cart, and mom and other family members would join her, and I was the camera lady. The fourth is not the same, but I am glad she is experiencing the greatest love with our Lord.

Road Trip

Summertime is here and this Texas girl with her husband and Remi, our dog, took off to visit family members and friends. Remi had her first long road trip. We covered Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, DC, and of course, Texas. Remi loved it. Remember to buckle up your pets.

Family

I mentioned one of my hobbies is genealogy. I enjoy being a member of Ancestry.com and have been a member from the beginning. I did the DNA and have connected with cousins I did not know I had, and we have privately shared pictures. One cousin I was able to meet on this road trip. When we met in person for the first time at a restaurant, we had to laugh because we both were wearing a red shirts with white stripes. We had a great time, and you would have thought we knew each other our whole life; we hated to part as we had so much to share. I encourage everyone to check out their family history. There is nothing like family!

My New Book!

I am super excited for you to see the cover. The Illustrator Nancy Hoover did an incredible job with the story. You are going to love her work. Also, mark your calendar for August 2nd for the book launch. Join us on the Texas Sister Press Facebook page. There will be prizes and guest author. You could win a book. You can preorder now on Amazon so that I can have a huge launch on the 2nd.

 

It’s ‘A Time to Fly’!

Media fun this july
June Updates 2022

June Updates 2022

Jun 15, 2022 | News

A time to celebrate dads!

A picture of my dad and I at a park near our home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

My dad lived during the depression years; he joined the Navy when he turned 18 to do his part for our country. My dad worked hard and eventually went into business with a friend, and they built a successful company. He taught all of us kids to have good work ethics. He and my mom provided for their six children and gave us a solid spiritual foundation and ‘to believe in ourselves.’ Thank you, dad, for all your sacrifices for your family to grow strong.

Happy Heavenly Father’s Day!

Global girls book club
Global girls book club

Summer Time!

I agree with the school children; summer is a time for fun! No school. My husband and I will be enjoying road trips, family, hiking, and fun times on the water. We have kicked the summer off to enjoy Inks Lake and the Longhorn Caverns. I find exploring inspirational, and new ideas flow for my writing.

The George Floyd Scholarships

Since 2000, two scholarships are given to a student in baseball and music in honor of my dad’s high school alma mater, Collinsville High school. This year the music scholarship goes to Emma Nolte and the baseball scholarship goes to Landon Bunch. Congratulations and may your new adventures in college be fabulous!

Emma Nolte

Landon Bunch

Big Announcement!

October 8, the release of Charlie and the Tire Swing! OC Publishing Co. is the publisher, and the illustrations are by the artist Judy Gaudet. Stay tuned for more information over the next few months!

 

What another book announcement!

Winnner!

Story Monsters Magazine Is an award-winning magazine for parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone and everyone who enjoys children’s books. I am overwhelmed with joy that the magazine sees the magic of the book A Song of Peace. You can find the book on Amazon B& N and in local bookstores.

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School Visit

I enjoyed reading to the students in the 2nd-grade class at the Girl’s School of Austin! The students were very attentive and asked terrific questions during the Q&A. I am so glad schools can have author visits again. I enjoy them very much.

Media Update

A busy month of interviews and school visits online and off.

The Uncaged Magazine writes on the Little Girl in the Moon and the Big Idea. WOW!

This book is one of my favorite stories. While working on the story, I knew I needed the poem/song, but the words were not coming to me. Then one night, while I was sleeping, the poem/song came to me, and I had to wake up and write the words down immediately. I am thrilled about the book and to have an article about the story in The Uncaged Magazine. When you read the article, please note that the photographer Bridget Karam took all the pictures of me. She is fantastic, and you can learn more about her at www.bridgetkaram.com

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Coming Soon!

A Time to Fly,  published by Texas Sister Press, Cover Reveal July 26, mark your calendar for August 2, and join the fun for the Book Launch. You never know; you might win a copy of one of the first prints!  

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May Updates 2022

May Updates 2022

May 7, 2022 | News

Happy Mother’s Day

I hope all of you moms are having a relaxing Mother’s Day. I told you how I miss my mom going to lunch

together in my newsletter. I spent most summers and Christmas with my mom instead of being overseas. On our last big mom-and-daughter trip, we covered nine states. We could have never dreamed something like covid would hit the world, and that put a stop to all our trips and even giving her in-person hugs till finally, I told her I had to be able to hug her. I am sure many of you can relate. I am sure many of you can relate. I would love to see pictures of you and your mom; if you wish to share, send them to my FB page, diannfloydboehm, and post your photos.

My mom and I are taking the tram up the Rockies. It was the first time for her to see the Rockies. From Texas, we traveled to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and back to Texas.

Global girls book club

Global Girls Book Club

Hats off to Global Girls Book Club!

Hats off to “Global Girls Book Club! The club is taking time to celebrate their moms and have authors worldwide share what their mom means to them. They are on FacebookTM, so be sure to read all the tributes.

Big Announcement!

I am happy to announce the title of my new children’s book, Charlie and the Tire Swing! which OC Publishing will publish. You might think, “Oh, authors have it so easy, but if you knew the whole story for most authors, you would discover it takes a long time to be published. I feel blessed to now have two publishers. Charlie and the Tire Swing is being published by OC Publishing located in Halifax, Canada. I am looking forward to announcing the Illustrator, the cover release, and the book launch. Stay tuned for all the announcements.

Texas Library Conference Fort Worth, Texas 2022

‘Several authors teamed up with Authors Marketing International at the conference.  We had time to meet librarians, superintendents, and others in the book world. The conference was a great success, and I look forward to next time. 

Interviews and Reviews

As you can tell, my interviews and reviews are growing, and I am so happy to be recognized. Thank you to all the hosts and reviewers this month. In case you missed them, be sure to check them out.

Little Girl In The Moon

  1. Ebookbug
  2. John Kerry Reviews
  3. Let’s Talk Knowledge – the readers.blogspot
USA Global TV Reunion

It is hard to believe a year has gone by, and it is time to celebrate a year with USA Global TV. On May 1st Dr. Jacalyn hosted 8 hours of nonstop broadcasting with many of her team members. Check out all the shows.

High School Reunion!

You might wonder why I am spending so much time writing about my HS reunion, but I hope it inspires you to go to your reunion.

I want to acknowledge Anna Silverstein and her team, that made our high school reunion a success. Thank you, Anna Silverstein, Mike Hogan, Phil Collins, Donny Mc Corquodale, Sherry Langnau, Dr. Joy Beth Luyties, Linda, and David Windham.

Anna and her team made sure the people who arrived the night before had a chance to connect, so we met at the Rainout Bar and Grill, and Donny Mc Corquodale’s band, “Coldfeet,” entertained us. Donny is a member of our senior class. I stood there watching the band play and was transported back to a high school dance where I stood and watched with awe because they were so good. Check out my author’s FacebookTM book page as I will post some highlights of the band.

On Saturday afternoon, many from our class watched Freddie as he and his band, ‘Freddy Steady Revue’, entertained the crowd for Sylvan Beach Day. The band delighted the audience with their incredible songs and special guests. I also must mention that the talented David Hargrove played in both bands and Jack Horn in Coldfeet are graduates of ’73. Be sure to check out some of my author’s page posts to hear them in action.
That evening Sherry, Anna, Beth, Linda, and I welcomed the 1972 graduates as they arrived and were given a warm welcome. We had an excellent sit-down meal with a live band to dance, laugh and share memories.

A special thanks to Anna and Phil Collins, who made sure those classmates called Home were with us in spirit. Phil’s slide show and booklets he printed for each table allowed us to read about their lives and recall good times with them.

A special thanks to Anna and Phil Collins, who put together an incredible memorial to our classmates who were called HOME. Phil’s slide show and booklets he printed for each table enabled them to be remembered, talked about and for sure, they were with us in spirit. Thank you Phil.

Now Believe it or not, that brings my May Blog to a close! I hope the rest of May is terrific. Thank you for your continued support.

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April Updates 2022

April Updates 2022

Apr 14, 2022 | News

A month of awards!

The Bookfest Awards It is an honor for my book ‘A Song of Peace’ to make an honorable mention. I have always wanted my stories to be approved by Story Monster Magazine. I am excited to announce ‘A Song of Peace’ made the cut and is now Story Monster Approved!

Be sure to check out the Story Monster Magazine. 

 

New Illustrator!

Nancy Hoover is an award-winning artist and illustrator from Austin, Texas. She the Art Director for the Girls’ School of Austin.

It is an honor to have Nancy illustrate a new book that will come out in the fall. When you see Nancy’s work, you will discover the magic she brings to the stories authors tell. I am looking forward to sharing with you the title and cover reveal. Stay tuned for more updates.

My Interviews and Book Review

Global Girls Book Club Author of the Day

A fun day posting and responding to girls located around the world to questions they had about writing.

Book Review by Amazon Reviewer Grady Harp

The Little Girl in the Moon! You can find it on Amazon, Goodreads and in the Readers Entertainment Magazine! A fun, creative adventure on the Moon! See amazon.ca for the full review.

My Story VNP

‘I love to tell stories’ with Diann Floyd Boehm

Douglas Coleman Show Interview

You can watch on my You tube channel and on their show.

Very Normal People Interview!

I shared how I love to tell stories and a little bit about myself in the interviews.

University of Lincoln in Lincoln, England
Alex Lewczuk and Rebecca Bond interview me about my books, life and writing. It was a delightful time with two incredible people.

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USA Global TV

I enjoy co-hosting the various shows. You can find all out shows on USA Global TV You Tube. Meet Kristine Hall, Owner, and Publisher of Lone Star Literary Life. If you are an author with Texas stories with Texas connections, you want to be sure to listen to this interview. The Lone Star Literary Life helps readers find you!

Travel Near, Travel Far

If you love to travel, be sure to catch our travel expert Sandy Adams. She will give you great tips on traveling safely and great places to go by rail, air, and sea. 

Talking Heads

‘Talking Heads’, my show once a month, gives tips for aspiring storytellers. Make sure to catch the replay. I have two shows out now.

Join A Song of Peace Movement 

Join the movement and send in your link to post on our ‘A Song of Peace’. I look forward to hearing from you. Watch the video to learn how!

Instagram

I enjoy posting on Instagram, and I hope you enjoy and share the posts with your social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.

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