Diane E. Robertson spent her early years in western Massachusetts
where she developed a passion for both nature & the written word. 
In 1976, she moved to California,
where she earned a B.A. in Psychology
& a M.A. in Organizational Development.
She never abandoned her writing dreams though.
She took creative writing classes, as well as a copy-editing class.

She worked a few years,
frequently wondering why she always felt exhausted.
Quite suddenly, she suffered a life-threatening lupus flare,
& her whole life fell apart.
For most of the next 10 years, she was bed-bound.
Slowly, her vitality increased,
& God began to reveal to her His magnificent plan for her life.
Eventually she joined a writing group & stayed 12 years.

She joined the National League of American Pen Women
& the Palm Springs Writers' Guild,
holding offices in both, & staying 8 years in each.
In 2005, she moved to Venice, Florida as Associate Editor & writer
for the award-winning Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine.

A year later, she returned to her own personal writing.
Since then, she has published 100+ newspaper & magazine
articles & dozens of short stories for young people & adults. 
These include inspirational, business, pet, regional, health
& travel articles. She has ghostwritten for children,
young adults & retired folks.

Additionally, she now teaches creative writing classes
- picture books, young adult fiction, magazine writing,
short story & novel writing, creative nonfiction, memoir -
how to run a respectful critique group,  sell your work,
write a nonfiction proposal, interact with different
personality styles, set goals & live a victorious life
in spite of chronic illness. She also speaks to groups
who are interested in the above topics.

Diane also edits for private clients,
speaks to writers' guilds & groups,
& presents writers' workshops.


In 2007,
she presented a three hour
Christian Writers Short Story Workshop
in Sarasota, FL

In 2011,
she was Keynote Speaker
at the
Florida Inspirational Writers Retreat
in Lithia, FL


She has attended:
The Palm Springs Writers' Conference (1997),
a 4-week workshop with the late screenwriter, Val Guest (1998),
a 1-day workshop with writer/editor Laura Taylor (2000)
The Santa Barbara Writers' Conference (2003),
The Florida Writers-in-Paradise Conference (2008).



In 2011, she published
ADVENTURES IN WRITING -
The Little Book of Inspiration,
Encouragement & Creative Writing Tips,
as well as
THE MADCAP MISADVENTURES 
OF
MONICA MAYO


For the most part, her health has stabilized.
A healthy diet, moderate exercise, & adequate rest have helped.
And every day, she spends some quality time with God,
who has sustained her through every trial
& blessed her beyond measure.


















































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He is Faithful
By Diane E. Robertson 

As a single woman living with lupus and little money,
I frequently struggle with my finances.
I believe in tithing though, and I trust that God blesses me for putting Him first.

Scripture says:
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse so that there may be food in My house,
and test Me now in this," says the Lord of hosts,
"if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing
until it overflows." (Malachi 3:10 [NASB])

Several months ago, I packed for a weekend visit with my brother, Ron,
who lives two hours away. Ron had been ill so I offered to cook and clean for him,
and he'd said yes. Just as I finished my packing, my friend, Maggie called.

"I'm getting ready to visit Ron," I told her.

"Oh great!," she said. "How about giving me a lift in that direction?
My car's in the shop, and I'd like to spend a few days with my mom.
She lives close to Ron."

"No problem. I'll pick you up tomorrow at nine."

The next day Maggie and I left on schedule. When we arrived at her destination,
she tried to hand me a twenty dollar bill. "Thanks for the ride."

"Forget it. This was on my way."
I gave her a hug and drove off.
The next evening I picked her up and we drove back to our town.
We both chattered on about our respective weekends,
but nothing more was said about money.

However, as the month wound down,
I found myself left with more days than dough.

Come on, Lord, you've always been faithful.
I need help with my finances,
and you're the only one I can depend on.

That night I awoke, again fretful about my money situation.

Immediately my inner voice said,
Look underneath the seat in your car.

Yeah, right.

But the next morning I did what had been suggested.
First I glanced under the passenger's seat – nothing.
A quick check under the driver's side turned out likewise.
I climbed into the back, crouched on my hands and knees,
and peered under the driver's seat again.

There I found twenty dollars.
I flashed back to the ride I'd given Maggie two weeks ago.
I bet she'd left the money.
My Provider had waited until I asked for His help,
then He led me to it.

Thank You, Father God.
Jehovah Jireh - My Provider

Diane E. Robertson is a freelance writer living in SW FL.
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Diane E. Robertson - Writer, Editor, Speaker