Author: dianebillas

YA author, avid reader, musician, and travel junkie.

A “Vacation” from Writing

Vacations are essential for everyone to take if possible; it’s a chance to recharge and help put your life and your writing into perspective. If I don’t have a vacation planned I become antsy. I need a trip to look forward to; something to help me get through any tough day. Taking a vacation, whether … Continue reading A “Vacation” from Writing →

Making Time for Writing

Photo by Jordan Benton on Pexels.com Finding time to write that novel you have always been dreaming of creating is the hardest part of being a writer, because if you are like me, you have a day job, a social life, and extra-curricular activities. And honestly, some days, even if none of that existed, you … Continue reading Making Time for Writing →

Developing Story Ideas

One of the first questions I receive from someone who is interested in my writing is “How do you come up with the ideas for your stories?” Well, the old saying, “write what you know” works hand-in-hand with many of my ideas. For my first book, One Minute at a Time, I took bits and … Continue reading Developing Story Ideas →

January Reflections

January. The month that everyone makes their resolutions and promises to make big changes. Gyms become more crowded, weight loss apps are downloaded, less alcohol is consumed (at least for the first couple of weeks), and savings plans are established. I myself try to use January as a time of reflection; a time to examine … Continue reading January Reflections →

Why YA Fiction Matters

I’m the type of person that can never be without a book, whether it be an e-book or physical book. I also tend to read more than one at once (still trying to get through Anna Karenina). I’ll read anything and everything, but I’m not going to lie, when I need a go-to genre, I … Continue reading Why YA Fiction Matters →