Diane J. Newton, award winning suspense novelist
Welcome! Readers are naturally curious about authors. Who are these dreamers and where do their stories ideas come from? I'll try to answer a few frequently asked questions and point you toward some interviews which will reveal more.
For the Impatient, Contact Information Resides at the Bottom of this Page 
There's also a link there to a cool interview running in Mysterical-E
Why I Write Suspense
First, I love the freedom the genre offers. I can base my story on headlines adding a dollop of Sci-Fi, as I did with Children of the Sun, let muse run riot, as I did in Unusual Destiny, or use an intriguing avenue of String Theory math, as I did in Paradigm. In my next book, the first in a series of Van Horn & Brown Mysteries, I'll be writing detective stories using my trademark, layered plot lines, to keep you turning pages. And yes, for fans waiting for Children's sequel, that book is on my keyboard as well.
Join me at...
The Muse Online Writers Conference,
October 8 - 14, 2007 Register Here.
I'll be teaching a Suspense Workshop all week.
Ever wonder how great suspense is structured, how non-stop action is achieved and what makes a winning plot explode on every page?
Join me to find out. (Hey, registration will close a month before!)
Suspense, How to Write a Page-turner
All Presenters will post workshop papers on our various topics and you'll have an opportunity to ask these experts questions. At the end of the conference, all attendees who enroll will receive a compilation of all papers in a valuable but free ebook!
All Classes are Free! Click here to Learn How to Enroll
For Complete Listing of Workshops, Times & Dates, Click Here
We Had a Marvelous Conference Last Year. Don't Miss Out!
About Diane J. Newton, the author
I have a foot in both the independent and traditional worlds of publishing. I am a founder as well as the contact and publicist for the Authors Guild of WNY, a public service group of authors and small press owners. I am moderator of 'publishing and promoting,' an international Internet group made up of authors, small presses, publicists, editors, agents and others involved in the book biz. A frequent public speaker, I enjoy getting out into my community to raise funds for charitable and civic causes, often through public appearances and book signings. Even though I have two new books just out, two more are on my keyboard. My books have won awards, critical acclaim and 5 star reader reviews.
For those interested in contacting me about any of the above, please write. I love fan mail. dianejnewton@yahoo.com Yes, you can send snail mail too.
Media, reviewers, editors or those wishing to book interviews, public appearances, signings or benefit fund-raisers, call or write:
Diane J. Newton
(716) 434-8772
dianejnewton@yahoo.com or NewtsPlace@aol.com
USPS: 44 The Common,
Where I've been...
An Exciting Event with The Buffalo News...
Gusto at the Gallery
The purpose of this event –was to celebrate the local literary community of WNY and the individuals that contribute to it. There are three focuses to the night along with the exhibit at the Gallery. They are as follows:
Where – The Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY
When – Friday, November 4th from 5pm until 10pm
What – An event hosted by The Buffalo News highlighting the local literary community in WNY.
Workshops in the classrooms
5 pm - Mystery workshop - Linda A. Lavid's latest book is Paloma, a novel of romantic suspense. She has also written "Rented Rooms, a collection of short fiction" which is used in entry level college courses.
6 pm - How to Publish workshop - Diane J. Newton is an award-winning suspense author from Lockport. Her current titles include Paradigm, Secrets, Fact or Fiction?, Unusual Destiny and Children of the Sun. An advocate and frequent public speaker, Newton heads the Authors Guild of WNY and Publishing and Promoting, an international marketing group.
Note from Di: After opening bi-fold doors, doubling the size of my classroom and using all the extra chairs on hand, we still had students from NCCC sitting on the floor. Apologies to all those who arrived too late to get in. The audience had great questions. Thanks to all who attended! Glad you got a lot out of it. 
7 pm - Humor workshop - Bob Swiatek’s latest book is "for seeing eye dogs only," a humorous look at missing intelligence, released in June 2005. The former high school math teacher, computer consultant and designer of bobcooks.com is known for highly praised, instructional and educational writing, including "The Read My Lips Cookbook," "Don't Bet On It," a novel about the national lottery and "Tick Tock, Don't Stop: A Manual For Workaholics."
8 pm – Children’s writing workshop - TBD.
9 pm - Nonfiction workshop - Author of four historical town books through Arcadia Publishing, Avis Townsend was columnist and social editor of the Lockport Union Sun & Journal, where she won an award from the New York State Associated Press for a two-part column on discrimination. She has published many short stories and essays in magazines and anthologies.
Panel Discussion in the Auditorium:
8 pm – Topic is “WNY as a thriving literary community”. Panelists are Sally Fiedler, Diane J. Newton and Gay Baines. Bob Pohl as moderator. Our audience is invited to join in this discussion.
Authors Area, Book Signings:
5pm – 10pm – Members of the Authors Guild of WNY will remain at a single book signing table for duration of this event. Those authors are, Diane J. Newton, Robert Swiatek. Linda Lavid, Avie Townsend, Helene Lee and Edgar Hulse. Most are are involved in teaching workshops as well as serving on the panel. Author's books will be for sale, with signed book plates available, free to readers, even when the authors are working.
In the Clifton Hall Library annex: 60 more authors will be displaying and signing their books!
I invite you to enjoy the entire event and mingle.
Jaclyn Czuprynski
The Buffalo News, Promotions Assistant
Phone (716) 849-4555
Fax (716) 854-3169
Thank You for the Hospitality...
The Avon Book Club, Ontario Lake Shore Chapter
I was quest speaker the afternoon of November 7 from 1 to 3 PM
All my books were available for signing. Christmas lists got check marks.
This is a large, long-standing book club and a church hall is needed to hold the crowd. What fun we had - and dessert was wonderful!
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Past Book Signings & Fundraisers
Where: Literacy Genesee, 301 North Street, Batavia, NY.
Prepay your order for signed copies of Secrets, Fact or Fiction? Stop in or mail your $11.90 check made out to Diane J. Newton c/o Literacy Genesee, PO Box 332, Batavia, NY 14021 Pick up your books on site at your convenience any time after April 27. Include a dedication! 30% benefits this literacy council!
Diane appeared at Literacy Genesee to celebrate their Open House April 27. This benefit ghost signing event has been extended. Write to have your book signed!
Where: The Barker Free Library, 8706 Main Street, Barker NY 14012
Prepaid orders for Secrets, Fact or Fiction? or my new suspense thriller, Paradigm ($14.02) were taken until April 30. 30% of all sales were donated to the Barker Free Library.
Diane appeared at the library for a book signing on April 30
Where: The Book Shoppe, 519 Main Street, Medina, NY 14103, during the city-wide Thomas the Train Anniversary Celebration!
Diane appeared to sign her current books on Saturday May 7
Sales of Secrets, Fact or Fiction? 30 % benefited Literacy Genesee, also serving Orleans County residents
For Sales of Paradigm, The Book Shoppe donated a portion of all sales to Woman's & Children Hospital
Other signings in Niagara and Erie Counties....
Write Touch Writers Group Invited Me Back as Guest Speaker.
Wednesday July 20 at 6:30 - 9:00 pm
The Lockport Free Library, Community Room
This event is free and open to the public. You're invited to attend. I'll be speaking 'on writing' and about my books, including the "Secrets, Fact or Ficiton?" anothology, its mission and its purpose. There will also being a Q and A period followed by a book signing. Refreshments will be served. Please, join us!
Update: Thank You to the Write Touch Group. We had a fun evening.
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Television Interview on The Book Authority
Brian Jud has asked me to join him for a taping of his show on August 14.
The show will Air August 23 at 8 PM on Channel 5 in The Greater Hartford, CT area. Tune in!
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Stay tuned for details on a benefit signing for Literacy Lockport
August or early September
The time and location are in the works, perhaps at The Taste of Lockport. Yum!
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Barnes& Noble Booksellers
1565 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY
Join Me for a Book Signing on September 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Paradigm, Secrets, Fact or Fiction? and Unusual Destiny will be in stock.
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30 Mile Point Lighthouse Christmas Festival at Golden Hill State Park
Join me October 9 to shop for unique Christmas gifts,
which will include all my books, signed by yours truly.
Choose from Paradigm, Secrets, Fact or Fiction?, Children of the Sun and Unusual Destiny
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Gusto at The Albright-Knox Art Gallery
An Authors Night Sponsored by The Buffalo News
November 4 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Signings, Panel Discussions and Mini-Seminars are Planned
Stay tuned for more on this event. All books should be available.
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Like last year, a Series of Book Signings is Planned for December
All sales will benefit The Salvation Army's Holiday Drive
Tis the season. Ho-ho-ho!
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