Author: Diana Belchase

The Host of Book Smart on TV and Editor-in-Chief of our blog, Diana Belchase is a multi-award winning author of spy thrillers, short stories, mainstream fiction and nonfiction. She loves everything about books — the ideas, the fonts, even the feel of the pages. Most of all, she loves using her behind the scenes knowledge -- the whispers and dealings of Washington, D.C. power brokers -- when bringing her characters and stories to the page. Here are some links to learn more about her: About Diana ....... Writers Who Kill ....... Diana’s Triple Daphne DuMaurier Award ....... Who is Diana Belchase? You may also click here to
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What is a Facebook Party? or Aching for Nora Roberts

A friend read the previous post about how Facebook parties work and still didn’t get it. “What the heck is a Facebook party?” she asked. Here goes: Imagine you are a fan of the lovely, incredible, wonderful Nora Roberts. You want to meet her, you ache to meet her. She has been your lifelong idol. You might even take a bus trip up to her Turn … Continue reading What is a Facebook Party? or Aching for Nora Roberts

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2016 Mid-Winter MG/YA Reading List

Sharon Wray’s teen (midgrade and YA) reading list is so popular there is now a winter version to complement her summer list. For those of you wanting to buy books for your kids, or perhaps to give a list of books to a reluctant reader, this is exactly the ticket. Don’t forget this post contains only the top picks, the complete reading list is accessible … Continue reading 2016 Mid-Winter MG/YA Reading List

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How and Why You Should Comment

I’ve excerpted a bit of a wonderful post by Anne R Allen today for so many of you who are having trouble figuring out how to participate in the conversation  😀  Hope it helps. Diana  “I can’t even find the comments half the time!” If you’re my age, the whole concept of blogging may be new for you. I remember being frustrated when I first … Continue reading How and Why You Should Comment

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Changing Corners FREE on Kindle Today

Betty May’s fabulous book, Changing Corners is free on Kindle only through February 16th 2016.  I can’t recommend it highly enough, so please go and download it before you miss your chance. Though the book is YA, it is a great read for adults, but also appropriate for age 12 and up. I know you’ll love it as much as I did. Here is the LINK to … Continue reading Changing Corners FREE on Kindle Today

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Snickers (Not the Candy)

Finally, our wonderful moderator, Christyna Hunter, is here to share a few words about her relationship with romance books. Please come and meet her, me, and all the lovely women I’ve featured this week, tomorrow, Saturday, February 13th, at 2PM at the Ashburn Virginia Library. The address is below. See you there! Now please help me welcome, USA Today Happy Ever After blogger and Virginia … Continue reading Snickers (Not the Candy)

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At the Squishy Heart of Romance

I’m happy to add to this set of Valentine’s week posts with the fourth member of the Love Between the Covers authors’ panel, Adriana Anders. Please scroll to the bottom for details on how you can see this powerful documentary for free, win prizes, and meet the four of us . In the meantime, please help me welcome, Adriana Anders as she ponders what is at the … Continue reading At the Squishy Heart of Romance

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What I Really Want for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day seems to get bigger and bigger every year. It’s a day that never seems to turn out well. When I was single, I dreamt about it and cried that I had no one to share it with. Now that I’m married, I have different priorities and it seems my husband can’t get it right. . The truth is, it’s entirely my fault. I’m … Continue reading What I Really Want for Valentine’s Day

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Delancey Stewart’s Five Most Romantic Things

I’m hosting my fellow panelists from the Love Between the Covers event this week as we lead up to the date (details below). I’ve asked them all to write about what  romance means to them. Please help me welcome Delancey Stewart as she talks about her Five Most Romantic Things.  Enjoy! Diana   There are lots of clichéd things that come to mind when we think … Continue reading Delancey Stewart’s Five Most Romantic Things

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day Alone

On Saturday, February 13th, I’ve been asked to participate in an author’s panel discussion and viewing of the new documentary Love Between the Covers (covers as in book covers btw!) at the Ashburn Library in VA (details at the bottom). To celebrate, I’m hosting my fellow panelists this week as we lead up to the date. I asked them all to write about what  romance and Valentine’s Day … Continue reading Celebrating Valentine’s Day Alone

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