Diane Digs
A journey of self discovery and joy
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Self Care / Spirit
Discernment in Friendship
What do you do when your friend doesn’t listen?
Life Guidelines to Actually Live By
Relaxing can become stressful. Here are some guidelines to help keep your life balanced and in perspective.
Resolutions vs Intentions – My New Year’s Commitment
Aim for your goals in 2024 by listening to yourself.
Indie Writing & Publishing
What to Get the Writer in Your Life This Holiday Season
Ten holiday gift ideas for the writer in your life
Must-Do’s Before Publishing Your Book (part 1 of 3): Editing
Editing is one of the most important parts of publishing your book.
Why I’m Hard Launching (aka Relaunching) My Book a Year After Publication
There’s a book relaunch for Rock Gods & Messy Monsters this fall – should your book also?
Books
Rock Gods & Messy Monsters Cyber Monday Holiday Sale – for the reader on your list
Rock Gods & Messy Monsters on sale for Cyber Monday. A fun, unique gift for the reader on your holiday list.
Fallen Spirits & The Mind Monsters Series – Diane Digs Nov 2023
Updates on Rock Gods & Messy Monsters and the two follow-up books underway by Diane Hatz
Rock Gods & Messy Monster Relaunches
Rock Gods & Messy Monsters relaunches today, October 11th. Read on to find out what’s happening with the book and author Diane Hatz.
Musings
Happy Holidays 2023
A look back to 2023 and forward to the new year.
Becoming an Inner Activist
Inner transformation is the only way to create real change.
The Positive Force of Reconnection
The email that brought so many amazing people back into my life
Newsletters
Book Review, Hearth, and more – Nov 2024 Newsletter
Happy Fall and Thanksgiving! I hope you and yours are doing well. Not only is it starting to feel like fall here in Santa Fe, we’ve already had a foot of snow! This is the time of year where pumpkin is everywhere you turn - if you’d like to learn more about pumpkins...
October 2024 Newsletter
Happy Fall! Welcome to all you new subscribers! I’m overjoyed all of you are here, new and old. I’m still working like crazy to get books 3 and 4 done - my goal is to be in at least final edits by the end of the year. Hopefully, for both of them. And that means I’m...
Fallen Spirits is Live!
I’m ecstatic to announce that Fallen Spirits is now live and online for your purchasing pleasure! Amazon Bookshop.org All other fine retail outlets The Fallen Spirits ebook is on sale for $1.99 through August 23rd. And to celebrate the launch, the first ebook in The...
Food
Save the Planet. Don’t Waste Food.
Food waste is a huge contributor to climate change – find out why and what you can do this holiday and beyond
Delicious, Delectable, Divine Pumpkin Pie
The history of pumpkin, why it’s good for you, and an 18th century recipe
Celebrate World Water Day
Did you know you can live for weeks without food, yet you’ll die within days without water? It makes up 60% of our bodies. So saving this most precious resource is extremely important.
Media
The Joy and Stress of Writing and Change
Diane Hatz interviewed by Wayne Jones. Topics include transitions in one’s writing career and how to get your words out to the public.
Self-love, Indie Publishing, and Building Community
A podcast interview with Wayne Jones, covering self-love, indie publishing, and building community.
Next Draft with Diane Hatz Zine #3
Rock Gods hits #1, marketing books, video interview, and more from Diane
Misc
Ten Gift Ideas for a Published Author (or Yourself!) This Holiday Season
Celebrate yours or a friend’s writing career with fun gifts
The Dalai Lama Controversy
The recent smear campaign against His Holiness and the truth from two Tibetans
A Breather
Overwhelmed and wondering what to do