Diane Zahler
@dianezahler.bsky.social
writer of middle-grade fiction about princesses, magic, and bubonic plague
http://www.dianezahler.com/
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Diane Zahler
@dianezahler.bsky.social
· Apr 10
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A starred review from Kirkus for The Queen's Granddaughter!
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November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A starred review from Kirkus for The Queen's Granddaughter!
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Hey MG and historical book folk -- I discovered that The Queen's Granddaughter is up on Netgalley! If you have access and are interested, it's here: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
The Queen's Granddaughter
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...
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September 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hey MG and historical book folk -- I discovered that The Queen's Granddaughter is up on Netgalley! If you have access and are interested, it's here: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...
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Our statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor. Image thread with alt text. 1/4
June 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor. Image thread with alt text. 1/4
Got pages for the new book, and the proofreader noted I used the word "nodded" somewhat frequently. FIFTY-FOUR TIMES. My characters nodded FIFTY-FOUR times.
a man with a beard and mustache is smiling and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man with a beard and mustache is smiling and looking at the camera .
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June 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Got pages for the new book, and the proofreader noted I used the word "nodded" somewhat frequently. FIFTY-FOUR TIMES. My characters nodded FIFTY-FOUR times.
Cover reveal! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @ecfeinberg.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Cover reveal! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @ecfeinberg.bsky.social
Threads just went down and I assume it's b/c it was overloaded with Hegseth group chat jokes. Thank you, internet.
March 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Threads just went down and I assume it's b/c it was overloaded with Hegseth group chat jokes. Thank you, internet.
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Coming soon: new projects from @dianezahler.bsky.social, @adriana_mather, @jessicakhoury.bsky.social + more buff.ly/q68aecV
March 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Coming soon: new projects from @dianezahler.bsky.social, @adriana_mather, @jessicakhoury.bsky.social + more buff.ly/q68aecV
My new book, THE QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER, has been announced!
Coming soon: new projects from @dianezahler.bsky.social, @adriana_mather, @jessicakhoury.bsky.social + more buff.ly/q68aecV
March 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
My new book, THE QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER, has been announced!
MAGAs responded to Janet Mills' ballsy move by calling her a harridan. So if I start a movement called "Harridans Against Trump" who will join?
February 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
MAGAs responded to Janet Mills' ballsy move by calling her a harridan. So if I start a movement called "Harridans Against Trump" who will join?
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We've got some marching orders, no pun intended. No one can do everything, but each of us can—and must—do something. No excuses.
February 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We've got some marching orders, no pun intended. No one can do everything, but each of us can—and must—do something. No excuses.
Congratulations Shifa! (And so nice to meet you electronically on WRAD!)
2024 Poetry Novel in Verse Winner
Kareem Between
by Shifa Saltagi Safadi
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Nominated by: @achrishelton.bsky.social
#mglit #yalit #poetry #versenovel #booksky #poetrysky #cybils2024
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Kareem Between
by Shifa Saltagi Safadi
G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Nominated by: @achrishelton.bsky.social
#mglit #yalit #poetry #versenovel #booksky #poetrysky #cybils2024
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations Shifa! (And so nice to meet you electronically on WRAD!)
Thought this was a joke -- and it is. But also real.
H.R.1161 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland".
H.R.1161 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland".
a man with a mustache is making a funny face
Alt: a man with a mustache is making a funny face
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February 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thought this was a joke -- and it is. But also real.
H.R.1161 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland".
H.R.1161 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland".
And check out the Live Oak Media audio Oddysey award winning version! www.liveoakmedia.com/Trombone-Sho...
February 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
And check out the Live Oak Media audio Oddysey award winning version! www.liveoakmedia.com/Trombone-Sho...
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Super Bowl
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February 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Wow, Tom Brady must have gotten contouring lessons from Giselle.
February 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Wow, Tom Brady must have gotten contouring lessons from Giselle.
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Ask the Agent Question of the Day: "Is it possible for a book to be Genre-less"?
Answser: No. But also, "genre" comes from the same root as "genus" and I am extra and have a snow day today, so I created a Taxonomy of Books.
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Answser: No. But also, "genre" comes from the same root as "genus" and I am extra and have a snow day today, so I created a Taxonomy of Books.
www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...
Ask the Agent:
If an author writes a book not knowing the genre, will the book fit into a genre when it’s finished—or is it possible for a book to be completely genre-less?
I'm about to GO OFF, so if you just want…
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February 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ask the Agent Question of the Day: "Is it possible for a book to be Genre-less"?
Answser: No. But also, "genre" comes from the same root as "genus" and I am extra and have a snow day today, so I created a Taxonomy of Books.
www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...
Answser: No. But also, "genre" comes from the same root as "genus" and I am extra and have a snow day today, so I created a Taxonomy of Books.
www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...
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NOT NOW, MELVILLE. READ THE ROOM.
February 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
NOT NOW, MELVILLE. READ THE ROOM.
So the world is falling apart...but I finished my draft today, so there's that.
February 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
So the world is falling apart...but I finished my draft today, so there's that.
A dear friend's sister -- and aspiring children's book writer! -- is facing Stage 3 ovarian cancer. As a self-employed person, she is, of course, underinsured. If you wish to help her out, here's her website. Donations are tax-deductible! Many thanks for your compassion.
Donate to Mid-Atlantic Catastrophic Illness Fund in honor of Emily Elizabeth Nussdorfer
A little more about Emily: She loves to sing, dance, play piano, guitar, ride horses, speak Italian, read fantasy books, hike in the woods for hours, spend weekends by the sea, make delicious meals, a...
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January 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A dear friend's sister -- and aspiring children's book writer! -- is facing Stage 3 ovarian cancer. As a self-employed person, she is, of course, underinsured. If you wish to help her out, here's her website. Donations are tax-deductible! Many thanks for your compassion.
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ok but what about five baby foxes playing in the snow, though, did you even consider that
January 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
ok but what about five baby foxes playing in the snow, though, did you even consider that
@kazahler.bsky.social See below, Hannah & Cathy's mom -- at 100.
Each year I track the children's book creators we lost during the year. In 2024 we saw some truly great friends go away. Here's my list. Even if you didn't know the people, you knew these books: #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/03/i...
January 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
@kazahler.bsky.social See below, Hannah & Cathy's mom -- at 100.
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We've got a great suggestion while you share the kitchen today with your #MG listener! BAKER'S MAGIC by Diane Zahler is performed by a full cast and it's...magic! www.liveoakmedia.com/Bakers-Magic...
December 23, 2024 at 11:38 AM
We've got a great suggestion while you share the kitchen today with your #MG listener! BAKER'S MAGIC by Diane Zahler is performed by a full cast and it's...magic! www.liveoakmedia.com/Bakers-Magic...
Somehow I've manipulated the FB algorithm so the only reels I see are nutty adorable border collie videos. I think my purpose in life has been achieved.
three dogs are standing next to each other in a room and one of them is sticking its tongue out .
ALT: three dogs are standing next to each other in a room and one of them is sticking its tongue out .
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December 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Somehow I've manipulated the FB algorithm so the only reels I see are nutty adorable border collie videos. I think my purpose in life has been achieved.
If you are a Richard III freak (and who isn't?), you can listen to his recreated voice here: youtu.be/uAYtiuzETuA?...
King Richard III given Yorkshire accent using state-of-the-art technology
YouTube video by The Independent
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December 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM
If you are a Richard III freak (and who isn't?), you can listen to his recreated voice here: youtu.be/uAYtiuzETuA?...