Next Draft ‘zine 4: Notes from October

Next Draft ‘zine 4: Notes from October

Welcome to the Next Draft ‘Zine, a monthly roundup of my writing and interesting tidbits I’ve picked up along the way. In case you missed any of October’s articles, you can catch up now: On Being a Writer – Part One: Becoming. “On Being a Writer” is a new series...
On Being A Writer

On Being A Writer

Even though Rock Gods & Messy Monsters is my first novel, it’s the second publication. It took fourteen years from the book’s original debut to understand who I am as a writer. It took the same time to strengthen my self-esteem and find the courage to...
A Birthday Note to Myself

A Birthday Note to Myself

Today’s my birthday. As you read this, I’m luxuriating at 10,000 Waves, a swanky spa in Santa Fe, where I live. I’m 61 years old. I can’t fathom or get my head around that number. My body might not move like it used to, but I feel like a 30-something with earned...
Next Draft with Diane Hatz Zine #3

Next Draft with Diane Hatz Zine #3

Welcome to Next Draft Zine #3. Once a month, I do a roundup of my writing, work, and other interesting and fun tidbits. Promotion for Rock Gods & Messy Monsters began last week, and it got off to an amazing start! The book was a “New Releases for Less” feature on...