The Werewolf Tour Continues!

This week’s tour dates for In Darkness: The Werewolf:

Sept 18 - Alex J. Cavanaugh and Top 10 Werewolf Movies

Sept 20 - J.Q. Rose and a recipe and feature

I’m also at the IWSG Anthologies site with Why Write a Series

Hope you caught last week’s interesting tidbits:

Susan Gourley - How the Werewolf Legend Began

Nick Wilford - Interview

Tyrean Martinson - Fictional Werewolves

Podcast with Toi Thomas - the most unique author interview you will ever hear!

Thanks to those who have followed along and purchased a copy of The Werewolf. As I have discovered, the most difficult thing in the world is to promote one’s own work, especially in a new genre. Paranormal romance is hot, but it’s been tough reaching that audience.

In Darkness: The Werewolf Tour Continues with Legends, Fictional Werewolves, and Interviews

Thanks again for following the tour and supporting me and my latest release, In Darkness: The Werewolf.

This week’s stops:

Sept. 11 - Susan Gourley - How the Werewolf Legend Began

Sept. 12 - Nick Wilford - Interview

Sept. 13 - Tyrean Martinson - Fictional Werewolves

Sept 15 - podcast @6:30 pm with Toi Thomas - the most unique author interview you will ever hear!

Hope you caught last week’s interesting tidbits:
C. Lee McKenzie - Not All Werewolves are Vicious Alphas
J. Lenni Dorner - Writing a Werewolf Story
Sandra Cox - feature and review
Reading Nook - feature and excerpt

And next week:
Sept. 18 - Alex J. Cavanaugh - Top 10 Werewolf Movies

Sept. 20 - J.Q. Rose - feature and recipe


Thank you!

In Darkness: The Werewolf’s Release and the Insecure Writer’s Support Group Celebrates 12 Years

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

Today’s question: The IWSG celebrates 12 years today! When did you discover the IWSG, how do you connect, and how has it helped you?

I believe I joined when Alex first opened up the sign-up list. (And I’m one of the few remaining IWSG administrators – just me, Alex, and Michelle.) I follow and help with the Facebook group, and through Dancing Lemur Press, I follow the Instagram and Twitter/X groups.

How has it helped? How has it not? It’s a great way to connect with other writers, some who need help with this publishing stuff. I always recommend the website when teaching my seminars and I still have business cards that I hand out. #IWSGPit has led me to FIVE authors that signed with Dancing Lemur Press.

I’ve enjoyed these 12 years, even during times when I was frantically busy with DLP stuff and barely to keep up with my duties. Connecting with others who are supportive is so important.

Especially today, as I am posting a day early for a reason!

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Available now!


In Darkness: The Werewolf

Souls shrouded in darkness…

On her own in England, Vicki trains at a prestigious fencing school. Face marred by a birthmark, she’s suspicious of Nicholas’ attention. A dinner date reveals his genuine interest and they begin to connect. Nicholas is attractive and she wonders why he’s so shy and reclusive. 

 Then one evening she happens upon him changing into a lycan. Every werewolf legend is shattered by the gentle, fearful creature before her. Vickie accepts his secret, but Nicholas knows he’s an unpredictable beast. Can they trust love enough to overcome their physical challenges?

“The author's technique of raw, magnetic characters and great plotlines is a gift. A very unpredictable story, my favorite kind!” 5 stars – Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

“This beautiful short story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.” – Charlotte Butler, Archaeolibrarian

“Out of the many werewolf books there are to choose from, this is perhaps the sweetest, gentlest story in that genre that you’re likely to find. I’d even venture to say it’s a werewolf story for readers who don’t usually read paranormal books.” - Lori Alden Holuta, SciFi Radio

“I want more. I think that there is so much to discover. This author took time to develop this book and it was worth every second.” – On Review by Sara

“Another cozy romantic fantasy by Diane Wolfe…If you're interested in low stress, genuinely nice characters, a caring sweet romance, this book is perfect for you.” - Nat Kennedy, author

Romance/Paranormal/Shifters, Romance/Paranormal, Fantasy/Paranormal
eBook ISBN 9781939844927 $3.99
Links: Amazon / iTunes / B&N / Kobo / Scribed / Goodreads

I’m excited to share my sweet werewolf story with the world!

And I have a fantastic tour lined up:
Sept. 5 - Reading Nook - release blitz
Sept. 6 - C. Lee McKenzie - Not All Werewolves are Vicious Alphas
Sept. 7 - J. Lenni Dorner - Writing a Werewolf Story
Sept. 8 - Sandra Cox - review
Sept. 11 - Susan Gourley - How the Werewolf Legend Began
Sept. 12 - Nick Wilford - interview
Sept. 13 - Tyrean Martinson - Fictional Werewolves
Sept. 15 - Toi Thomas - podcast @ 6:30 pm EST
Sept. 18 - Alex J. Cavanaugh - Top 10 Werewolf Movies
Sept. 20 - J.Q. Rose - feature and recipe

How has the IWSG helped you?
Like to read a sweet and gentle werewolf story?

Insecure Writer’s Support Group, Bubba and Squirt, Reviewers Needed, and a Furry Star

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

Today’s question: Have you ever written something that afterwards you felt conflicted about? If so, did you let it stay how it was, take it out, or rewrite it?

In my first book, I had my morally grounded main character going further than she should’ve. My husband asked if I would let my pastor read it and I said probably not. So, I adjusted that scene and its ripple effect.

In my upcoming release, In Darkness: The Alien, part of the story line revolves around the main character being forced to marry against her will. My husband, the ever patient beta reader, was really angered by that and I wondered if I needed to change it. Fortunately, by the time he finished, he said no, it had a happy ending anyway and was an effective ploy to get the reader really involved in the story and caring about the character. So, that one stayed.

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The Bubba and Squirt series by Sherry Ellis continues!

Bubba and Squirt’s City of Bones

Creepy Underground Catacombs!

Release date – January 16, 2023
Print ISBN 9781939844989 / eBook ISBN 9781939844996

Bubba and Squirt’s Shield of Athena

A Greek Goddess and a Mythical Monster!

Release date – May 7, 2024
$8.95 6x9 trade paperback, 114 pages
Print ISBN 9798988625100 / eBook ISBN 9798988625117

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I am also seeking sci-fi romance reviewers for In Darkness: The Alien.

Tons of sci-fi reviewers out there. Most of them dudes. And even though this has a twist of paranormal to it, paranormal romance reviewers aren’t interested.

So if you review sci-fi/paranormal romance and would be interested in reading this 22,000 word novella (which comes out next February) please let me know.

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And just an overdose of cuteness (and possible hangover) today:

Any conflicted scenes in your stories?