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Recent News:
MaryAnn will be teaching at the St. Davids Christian Writers' Conference on June 19-21, 2012. For more info, click here.
Check out the resurrected New Jersey Society of Christian Writers at www.njscw.org. NJSCW also has an active Yahoo Group. Click here to visit and/or join.
MaryAnn's article, "Draw from Life to Write NF Books," appears in the April 2012 issue of Children's Book Insider. Available to subscribers only at www.write4kids.com.
MaryAnn just completed her novel, The Madonna of Pisano, as her thesis project for the MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University. She will spend next term revising it before submitting it to a publisher or agent. MaryAnn is also currently working on a novella and a series of novels for middle-grade readers.
MaryAnns short story for children, entitled A Surprise for Robbie, appeared in the May 2011 issue of Bumples Magazine.
MaryAnns article, Five Fiction Facts, appears in the March 2010 issue of Christian Fiction Online Magazine. To read the article, please click here.
Check out MaryAnns three books for junior high school students A Students Guide to Nathaniel Hawthorne, A Students Guide to Herman Melville, and A Students Guide to Mark Twain all published by Enslow Publishers. Part of the Understanding Literature series, the books cover the lives and major works of these great American authors. Targeted to middle-grade and junior high school students, the books are being used in schools and libraries throughout the country. They are also excellent for homeschoolers.
MaryAnns true inspirational story, Miss Ritters Bible, appears in a book entitled The Heart of a Teacher compiled by Wayne Holmes and published by Bethany House Publishers. Another of MaryAnns stories, The Power of Faith, was published in God Answers Moms Prayers, part of the acclaimed God Allows U-Turns Series. MaryAnns story recounts the miraculous healing of her then infant daughter Gina 33 years ago.
NOTE: All works listed are copyrighted by law. None of these articles or stories may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without the written permission of Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. Violators will be prosecuted and subject to fine and/or imprisonment.
Other published works include the following:
Fiction:
Magnolia Memories (By Grace Publishing, 2008)
--Blind Date (Romancing the Christian Heart, February 2005)
The Homecoming (Romancing the Christian Heart, October 2004)
Tommy Takes the Prize (Junior Trails)
The Ball Hog (Todays Christian Teen; Young Generation Book of Short Stories)
The Birthmark (Show n Tell)
--A Surprise for Robbie (Bumples Magazine)
Articles:
Five Fiction Facts (Christian Fiction Online Magazine)
Hints for Reprints (E-zine Articles)
Avoiding Emotional Adultery (A Time to Love Magazine)
Conquering Jealousy in Marriage (A Time to Love Magazine)
Courageous Parenting (A Time to Love Magazine)
Feminist Fallacies (A Time to Love Magazine)
The Coaching Phenomenon (Authors Den, Ezine Articles)
Journey with the Voices (My Book Therapy, Summer 2010)
Identifying Learning Styles: Kinesthetic Kids (EduGuide)
Story in Rest Stops for Busy Moms (Broadman & Holman, 2003)
Miss Ritters Bible in Rest Stops for Teachers (Broadman & Holman, 2003)
Awards Won:
--Included in 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading (The Authors' Show, 2013)
--First Place in the Inspirational Category for The Madonna of Pisano
2011 Colorado Romance Writers Heart of the Rockies Unpublished Author Contest
--First Place in the Inspirational Category for The Madonna of Pisano
2011 Space Coast Launching a Star Contest (STAR)
--Second Place in the Historical Category for The Madonna of PIsano
2011 Romance Writers' Ink Where the Magic Begins (WTMB) Contest
--Second Place in Inspirational Women's Fiction for The Madonna of Pisano
2009 East Texas Romance Writers of America (RWA) Southern Heat Contest
--Third Place in General Fiction for The Sicilian Conspiracy (now The Madonna of Pisano)
2006 American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Genesis Contest
Honorable Mention for Radio Script Take One Radio Theatre Contest (1994)
Second Place for the Novel - St. Davids Christian Writers Conference Contest (1992)
$4000 Third Prize AMY Foundation Writing Awards Program (1990)
Fifth Place Award National Writers Club Short Story Contest (1990)
Top 100 Writers Digest Short Story Contest (1990)
Poetry Award - Catholic Daughters of America Poetry Contest (1960)
Sampling of Places Published:
A Time to Love Magazine
Abingdon Press
American String Teacher
Bethany House
Broadman & Holman
--Bumples
By Grace Publishing
Canadian Writers Journal
--Children's Book Insider
Christian Coaches Network
Christian Fiction Online Magazine
Christian Life
Christian Parenting Today
Cross & Quill
Cumberland News
Daystar Press
Decision
Dedicated Author
Enslow Publishers
God Allows U-Turns
Harvest House
Healthy Kids
Human Events
Institute of Childrens Literature Online Newsletter
Junior Companion
Junior Trails
LEsprit Créateur
Michigan Learning
Moody Magazine
On the Line
Pen & Sword
Penn & Ink
Pentecostal Evangel
PCM Bulletin
Power for Living
Risk Management Review
Romancing the Christian Heart
Show n Tell Magazine
SpiritLed Writer
Spring Hill Review
Sprouts
Standard
Sunday Digest
Sword & Plume
The Atlantic City Press
The Christian Communicator
The Daystar Discipler
The Gem
The Kings Pages
The Lampstand
The Optimist
The Saturday Evening Post
The Wonder Years
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Todays Christian Teen
TopNotch Press
Virtue
Vision
WIN Newsletter
Young Generation Book of Short Stories
Zoomer & Co.
Books Published:
--God Speaks to Me (TopNotch Press, 2013)
--A Christmas Homecoming (Harbourlight Books, 2012)
--Mastering the Art of Success (Insight Publishing, 2011)
--You Were Made for Greatness! (e-book) (TopNotch Press, 2011)
A Students Guide to Nathaniel Hawthorne (Enslow, 2004)
A Students Guide to Herman Melville (Enslow, 2006)
A Students Guide to Mark Twain (Enslow, 2008)
Making Your Marriage Work (Daystar Press, 2003)
Writing Fiction for Children (Daystar Press, 2000)
Writing Non-Fiction for Children (Daystar Press, 2000)
Selling Yourself on You: Discovering Gods Will for Your Life (Daystar Press, 1989)
Balancing Your Budget Gods Way (Daystar Press, (1987)
Dating Etiquette for Christian Teens (Daystar Press, 1984)
Audio-Books Published:
--Selling Yourself on You (TopNotch Press, 2014)
--A Christmas Homecoming (Harbourlight Books, 2013)
Contributor to the Following Books:
God Answers Moms Prayers (Harvest House, 2005)
The Heart of a Teacher (Bethany House, 2005)
Rest Stops for Busy Moms (Broadman & Holman, 2003)
Rest Stops for Teachers (Broadman & Holman, 2003),
My Turn to Care (Thomas Nelson, 1994)
Religious Writers Marketplace (Abingdon, 1993)
Audio-Cassettes on Writing
Discovering Gods Will for Your Writing (Daystar Press)
Commercial Writing: A Well-Kept Secret (Daystar Press)
Radio and Television Interviews:
Women by Grace Radio Talk Show (Kelly McCausey)
WDAS (Philadelphia) (Ed Jones Talk Show)
By the Book Radio (Debbie Williams)-August 13, 2005
Off the Cuff (The Paul Hunsberger Show, WSNJ, Bridgeton, NJ)
LeSea Alive (Lester Sumrall Ministries, South Bend, Indiana)
WIBG (Ocean City, NJ)
Professional Appointments:
International Whos Who
Whos Who in the East
International Authors and Writers Whos Who
Dictionary of International Biograph
The World Whos Who of Women
Whos Who in the World
International Whos Who of Professional and Business Women
The Nationwide Registry of Whos Who in Executives and Businesses
Whos Who of American Women
Whos Who in America
Whos Who in Finance and Business
Professional Memberships:
American Christian Fiction Writers
American Association of Christian Counselors
--Better Business Bureau (A-Plus Rating)
Christian Coaches Network
International Association of Coaches (IAC)
International Coach Federation (ICF)
Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey Professional Coaches Association (NJCPA)
Romance Writers of America (RWA)
New Jersey Romance Writers of America (NJRWA)
The Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
The New Jersey Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators (NJSCBWI)
--The New Jersey Better Businuess Bureau (A-plus Rating)
Contest Judge:
The AMY Writing Awards Program
Capitol Writers Annual Contest (Washington, DC)
American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Genesis Contest
Workshops Presented:
July 31, 2013
The Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers' Conference
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
How to Write in Deep POV
June 29-23, 2012
St. Davids Christian Writers' Conference (Grove City College, Grove City, PA)
Writing Short Stories for Children
Writing Non-Fiction for Children
Life Management for Writers
Writing with Pizzazz!
July 21-26, 2002
Montrose Christian Writers Conference (Montrose, PA)
Juvenile Fiction
Writing for Teens and Young Adults
Keynote: The Christian Writer as Salt and Light
June 21-22, 2002
Mid-Atlantic Christian Writers Conference (Gaithersburg, MD)
Writing for Children
Life Management for Writers
June 18-23, 2000
St. Davids Christian Writers Conference (Geneva College)
Writing for Children
Life Management for Writers
Keynote Address: The Christian Writer as Salt and Light
November 4, 1999
Christian Writers Club Internet Chat
Self-Image and the Writer
April 29-30, 1994
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Spring Seminar
Writing for Women
October 6, 1993
Sandy Cove Christian Writers Conference
Writing for Women
The Christian Writer As Salt and Light
October 31, 1992
The New Jersey Society of Christian Writers Seminar
Breaking into the Secular Market
October 6, 1992
Sandy Cove Christian Writers Conference
Writing for Women in the 90's
June 25, 1992
35th Annual St. Davids Christian Writers Conference
Writing for the Secular Market
May 8-9, 1992
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Spring Seminar
Paid Critiques
April 11, 1992
St. Davids Christian Writers Seminar (Howell, NJ)
Keynote Address: The Writer As Visionary
June 8-10, 1990
42nd Annual Philadelphia Writers Conference
Inspirational Writing (Three-day workshop)
November 16, 1989
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Fellowship
Time Management for Writers
July 15, 1989
Fairton Christian Center Writers Workshop
The Basics of Article Writing
March 28, 1987
Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Spring Seminar
The Basics of Article Writing
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