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Diane is an enthusiastic and entertaining teacher and presenter. She currently teaches for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Missouri - Columbia, a program for older adults. Classes she has taught:

• Film Interpretations of Jane Eyre

• The Wonderful World of Tea

• From Bodice Rippers to Bondage: An Irreverent Look at Romance Novels

• The Expansive World of Jane Austen

• Master Plots and Character Archetypes

• New Ways to Read: Print and Digital

• Boldly Go...to the Library

• Rev Up Your Reading with Goodreads

• The Fun Side of Folklore

• Historical Romance in a Modern World

• Children's Literature for Older Adults

• The Amazing Instant Pot

• Evolution of Romance

• Diversity in Romance Literature

• The New Vivian Award

 

Diane has also made presentations for local libraries and

other groups, including:

• Steeped in Tea

• What's so Hot about Romance Novels?

• Negotiating Goodreads

• Become a Goodreads Power User

• Make Goodreads Work for You

• Afternoon Tea

 

Diane is available to speak at libraries, writers' groups, etc. Please use the contact form to request further information.

 

Upcoming Workshops & Presentations

 

• June 19, 2021 - The Vivian Award - MORWA, on-line

• June 24, 2021 - Make Goodreads Work for You - St. Louis Sisters in Crime, online

• July 14-17, 2021 - RWA Writers Retreat - Nashville, TN