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Historical fiction with heart. I tell untold stories of quiet courage during extraordinary times. Characters who endure prejudice, stand up for what’s right, and survive against the odds, revealing truths that speak to us now. DianeWahnShotton.substack.com
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Oh dear. My debut novel is #1 in HIstory of Women in the Civil War. I know this is fleeting but I'm gonna milk the hell out of it! #mottysvow #debutnovel #amwriting

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'Tis the peonie season. My mother grew these until she passed in 2000. My sisters and I have moved them, split them, nurtured them for the last 25 years. Her spirit's in the roots.

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It’s happening. The Dictograph Case is going out for beta reads this week. I’ve lived with this story for a long time—and now I’m handing it over. Nervous? You bet. But ready for the feedback that makes it better. #TheDictographCase #amwriting

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NYTimes "The Morning" quote hit me: “The goal is to make it harder for journalists to ask questions they don’t want to answer or to make public things they would rather keep secret.” A.G. Sulzberger, Publisher My Substack explores this parallel to #thedictographcase set in 1937 bit.ly/3ZmuSPG

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It’s been six months since Motty's Vow had her debut. That story began as a way to understand my own family’s past—but now, it belongs to everyone who's felt Motty’s quiet courage, her determination, and the weight of what she carried. I don’t share this to boast—it's for me and Motty to thank you.

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This girl, Motty, has quietly made her way into nearly 200 households over the past six months. She made a promise—and readers have been showing up to see if she keeps it. 💙 Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. amzn.to/3SbB7BP #mottysvow #histfic #historicalfiction #womenincivilwar #resilientfemale

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🎬 Imagine this: All the President’s Men go to the movies to see Spotlight That’s the inspiration for The Dictograph Case—history, journalism, and secrets that won’t stay buried. Read the full story at Substack with BONUS Movie Clips bit.ly/watergatespo... #thedictographcase #histfic #wipsnips

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Has anyone entered into the Kindle Book Awards for Indie Books? Thinking of entering but not sure it's worth it. www.thekindlebookreview.net

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Today I typed THE END on the nearly final draft of The Dictograph Case. Then Motty’s Vow crossed 10k Kindle Unlimited page reads for April. And with 18 Amazon reviews, Motty has a 4.7-star rating. Thanks for reading, sharing, reviewing—and for being part of this journey with me. 💛

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