Author Archives: Michelle Diener

About Michelle Diener

Michelle Diener writes historical fiction for Gallery Books. Her debut novel, IN A TREACHEROUS COURT, released in August, 2011, is set in the court of Henry VIII. It features the real historical figures of illuminator and painter, Susanna Horenbout, and Henry's Keeper of the Palace of Westminster and Yeoman of the King's Robes, John Parker. A second book, also featuring Susanna and Parker, THE KEEPER OF THE KING'S SECRETS, is set for an April 3rd, 2012 release.

How Quirky is Too Quirky? (With giveaway)

UPDATE: The giveaway winner is Brenda Hyde. Brenda, random.org picked your name out of the hat, and I’ll be in touch to find out which book you want, and get your address details. I am reading a book that is … Continue reading

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Need a Recharge

My 7yo son likes to tell me that his battery recharges at night. I’ll tell him it’s time for bed, and he says: “But my battery is still 70% charged”. Right now, for some reason, my battery feels like it’s … Continue reading

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Promises to Myself (with giveaway)

GIVEAWAY WINNER IS: PEPPER PHILLIPS! Congratulations, Pepper, the random comment picker plugin picked you! I’ll be in touch to get your address. Last year was a big one for me. My debut historical, IN A TREACHEROUS COURT, came out with … Continue reading

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Therese Walsh and Michelle Diener discuss the Call To Adventure (with giveaway!)

UPDATE: The winners of the draw are Na and Liz. Congratulations. I’ll be in touch with you. I am so pleased to invite good friend and all round perfect Virgo, Therese Walsh, back to MM. Therese and I have served … Continue reading

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Guest blogger Christina Phillips and Michelle Diener compare scenes (with giveaways!)

First off, we have the winners for last Thursday’s giveaway with Gabi Stevens and myself. Gabi has very generously offered a book as well, so we have three winners! They are, thanks to the magic that is random.org: Liz Cate … Continue reading

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Guest blogger: Gabi Stevens and Michelle Diener compare openings (with double giveaway)

I want to thank Michelle for having me here at her blog for two reasons: One, I love to reach out to readers; and two, I love the challenge of this particular blog. A chance to analyze and explain my … Continue reading

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Building a Story

I had never thought to set a historical novel in Hong Kong before my husband told me his company was happy for me to come along on a business trip with him there. I didn’t even think about a book … Continue reading

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Travels in China

I am in Hong Kong at the moment, and I’ve been to Shanghai earlier in the week. It’s been such a wonderful trip and I have loved seeing something of China, which I’ve never been to before. There is such … Continue reading

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Guest blogger: Shona Husk with two giveaways!

I’m so pleased to introduce a writing friend who I actually get to see every now and again here in Australia, Shona Husk. Shona writes fantasy and paranormal romances for Samhain, and now Sourcebooks. Her new release is a wonderful … Continue reading

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That special something

I regularly visit my library, and I find myself, time and again, being attracted to the same books on the shelves. The library isn’t small, and yet, the same books keep making me reach for them. I’ll take them off … Continue reading

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