September Updates 2022

September Updates 2022

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."

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.

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!

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

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!

January 2023!

January 2023!

Happy New Year!

I wanted to reflect on this year and thank you for your support.

As my mom always said, "life is made of chapters," Now I have to laugh because I am writing books with chapters. 

As many of you know, it took a while to be a published author, but I soon discovered the most challenging part was to come-- what I refer to as "The Beast," marketing. So first, thank you for all your support in reading my newsletters, purchasing my books, and even writing me back. Your support is an inspiration to me.

Reflecting on this year - What a year it has been!

Books published - A Time to Fly, Charlie and the Tire Swing, and A Song of Peace!

Award from the Story Monster Magazine:   A Song of Peace is "Story Monster"-  approved book!

I also had the pleasure of being cohost with Dr. Jacalyn, founder, and owner of USA Global TV and Radio ™®. The shows Fashion Travel and Fitness, The Corner Bookstore, and the UK News and Culture. The people we have interviewed from around the world are fascinating, and I have m to know many of them. 

I have enjoyed joining the Women in Publishing Group and Aimee Ravichandran, owner of abundantlysocial.com /Author Talk. 

This year brought me my publicist Mickey Mikelson owner of Creative Edge. Mickey has helped me with "The Beast!". I am grateful for all he has done to get my name out there. 

I am grateful to my illustrators, Nancy Hoover and Judy Gaudet, who have brought my books to life with artistic talents.

I am also grateful to Aimee Warren, owner, and founder of Creative Pockets, who runs my website.  

As we begin 2023, I look forward to all the new chapters life will bring. I also want to encourage you to go after your dreams. It might take a while, but goals are worth turning into a reality. 

On a personal note, I am grateful for my family's love and support.
May this year bless your family, and may your dreams come true! 

Warm Regards,

Diann Floyd Boehm

February Updates 2020

February Updates 2020

Happy Valentines Day!

The World Read Aloud Day

Read more here. Students from St. Pius V Catholic School in Pasadena, Texas send me a Thank you note for inspiring them to love reading. I am very touched, especially since I learned to read at St. Pius the V.

The Society Children Books Writers and Illustrators Regional meeting

The Speaker for this month was none other than the famous illustrator Bill Ferguson. He and his lovely wife shared his inspirational  journey as an illustrator. After his hands on activity, he made a point to speak individually with many of us. It was indeed a special night.

January Updates 2020

January Updates 2020

Happy New Year!

Has your new year started off at a hundred miles an hour?  I know mine has.

Family

January is a busy month for family. I have five brothers and out of the five three have January birthdays, one sister -in-law has a birthday, and we have had two weddings: a second cousin and a nephew! I could share with you all the great things about coming from a large family, but in a nutshell life is never dull.
On top of the weddings, the family helped my mom moved into her house after being flooded out twice, back to back!

New Channel

Pinterest channel is my exciting news.

I have enjoyed Pinterest over the past several years and I finally took the leap to learn how to design my own pins and place them on a biz page. I do hope you will enjoy them. Each month I will post new pins with a theme for that month. I hope you will find them inspirational as well as entertaining.

Plans

I am busy laying out when my art work for my next book in the series the Little Girl in the Moon will be ready. I look forward to giving you more info as the book progresses. I will give you a tiny hint! The Little boy in the moon will be introduced in the upcoming book. 

I have two more stories written independent of the Little Girl in the Moon Series and I have submitted them to the publisher… it is all very exciting!

Fan Mail

Everytime I recieve an email and or a picture with someone enjoying one of my books, well it just inspires me to keep writing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Don’t forget to send in your favorite picture for February….  February around the world. Or maybe you have a favorite tongue twister or Joke!

Read the 'Shine!' newsletter to learn more.