L. Diane Wolfe's Blog

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

This month marks the thirteenth anniversary of the IWSG website and fourteenth anniversary of the beginning of the IWSG with the monthly blog posting. Be sure to visit the IWSG for a list of what we’ve accomplished and built over the years.

The question for today : What are your thoughts on using AI, such as GPChat, Raptor, and others with your writing? Would you use it for rese...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.


The question for today: What is the most unethical practice in the publishing industry?

There are a lot of things to choose from! Plagiarism, vanity publishers, using AI to write the whole book, etc.

I decided to go with one that many people may not be aware of – book returns.

Bookstores and the wholesalers & distributors who deal with them are the only ones who return book...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.


The question for today: Is there a genre you haven't tried writing in yet that you really want to try? If so, do you plan on trying it?

I’ve written non-fiction instructional, non-fiction inspirational, paranormal romance, and new adult.

While I can’t think of another fiction genre I’d want to tackle, I might be interested in a cookbook. Specifically charcuterie boards! (Are ...

I am posting at the IWSG site today!


When Creativity Ebbs – and How to Recharge It


Including a huge list of creative outlets to recharge you.


Hope to see you over there.

Writing, Publishing & Promoting Tips from SpunkOnAStick!

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.


The question for today: What were some books that impacted you as a child or young adult?

I read so many books as a child and teen! I could name one author and how her books inspired me to write, but due to the content of some of her books, I probably won’t ever read them again.


But I can name one very influential book – Watership Down.

It didn’t hurt that my cousins raised ...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.


The question for today: Some common fears writers share are rejection, failure, success, and lack of talent or ability. What are your greatest fears as a writer? How do you manage them?

I think my concerns have to do with my past, earlier efforts. I worry that my first efforts, written about 20 years ago, don’t measure up and those who have read them won’t read my most recent e...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

And for the first time ever – I am co-hosting along with Jennifer Lane, Jenni Enzor, and Natalie Aguirre.

The question for today: What fantasy character would you like to fight, go on a quest with, or have a beer/glass of wine with?

I’d just want to hang out with Pippin from LOTR all day! He is all about the fun, naïve and innocent but with a good heart. Think of all the troub...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

The question for today: If for one day you could be anyone or *thing* in the world, what would it be? Describe, tell why, and any themes, goals, or values they/it inspire in you.

I can’t think of anyone/anything specific other than being able to fly. Either as Pegasus or like an angel with my own set of wings. Part of the reason I like rollercoasters is it feels like one is flyin...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

The question for today: Is there a story or book you've written you want to/wish you could go back and change?


I’d love to re-edit and condense my five-book series, The Circle of Friends. And reclassify them as New Adult/Adult Romance. They began as YA – first one begins when the main character is a senior in high school – but as the series moves on, the characters move into ad...

It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.

The question for today: Describe someone you admired when you were a child. Did your opinion of that person change when you grew up?

If we are referring to authors, then there is an author I admired when younger but not so much now. Still a great writer, but as I matured, I realized our values didn’t line up. There were elements in the books that I’d missed when young and naïve...