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The Other Side of Normal
Meet Alex Scott before Mind Monsters begins in this free prequel short story.
The Mind Monsters Series
Eccentrically funny novels about monsters and coming home to yourself.
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Mind Monsters
Not Sure Where to Start?
Any of these are a great place to begin your journey:
Start at the very beginning.
Read Rock Gods & Messy Monsters to meet Alex twenty years before the main story begins and see where her journey starts.
Jump into the main story.
Start with Fallen Spirits, then continue with The Light of Wounds and The Journey Home. Books 2, 3, and 4 tell one continuous story.
Want a free taste first?
Read The Other Side of Normal, the free prequel short story.
Editorial Reviews for The Journey Home
“Inventive, emotionally rich, and boldly original, The Journey Home is a triumphant finale that rewards loyal readers drawn to the enduring power of hope, healing, and self-discovery.”
– 5 Stars, Highly Recommended, The International Review of Books
“The Journey Home is an ambitious, imaginative, and emotionally resonant novel that rewards readers with memorable characters, meaningful themes, and a story that lingers long after the final page.”
– Enakshi J for Reedsy
“The Journey Home uses humorous, hyperbolic satire to address real-life issues that affect people on a daily basis. The over-the-top portrayals hammers home how deeply these problems are entwined with our culture and give a fascinating, fresh way of seeing the issues.”
– Independent Book Review
A Writer’s Life Substack &
YouTube Podcast
Join Diane on A Writer’s Life, a Substack and YouTube podcast about writing, creativity, self-discovery, and building a new chapter of life at any age.
Through personal essays and videos, Diane shares what she’s learning about writing, publishing, changing direction, and figuring things out as she goes.
About
Diane Hatz is an award-winning author, organizer, and inner activist. She is the author of the four-book Mind Monsters series, eccentrically funny, wildly imaginative novels about the monsters we encounter in the world and within ourselves, and what it takes to come home to yourself.
Her debut novel, Rock Gods & Messy Monsters, earned numerous honors, including first runner-up in the 2024 Eric Hoffer Award. Before turning her attention to fiction, Diane spent her early career in the music industry and later founded and organized TEDxManhattan and the nonprofit Change Food.
Diane received a master’s degree in Creative Writing in London, England. After thirty years in New York City, she moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she lives and writes. When she’s not working on her next book, she can be found wandering the desert, road-tripping, or helping abandoned dogs find homes.