by Diana Diehl | Sep 9, 2018 | Animals, Author Visits, Events, For Kids, Misho Art, Misho News, Parenting, Psychology
Who doesn’t like free family fun? If you know anyone in Southern California with kids in their lives, you have to let them know about the Orange County Children’s Book Fair on Sunday, September 30th. Whether you are an aunt or uncle, teacher or parent,...
by Diana Diehl | Aug 27, 2018 | Misho Theme & Content, Nature, Psychology
Are you cool as a cucumber under pressure? Do you surf the changes in your life with a grin like you’re riding the Big Wave? If so, I envy you, my friend. On the other hand, if you have had more than one person tell you that you need to chill, relax, or not be...
by Diana Diehl | May 23, 2018 | Animals, Psychology
Unpleasant people can surprise you when you least expect it, even if you are trying to do a good deed. But let me go back to the beginning. A pug in trouble I was having a pleasant day. I treated myself to a tasty salad at one of my favorite neighborhood...
by Diana Diehl | Apr 16, 2018 | Parenting, Short Stories
Very soon, our family will increase by one. I’m going to be a grandma. I’ve gone to the grandparenting class requested by my kids, so I’m certified now. I’ve picked out my tentative grandmother moniker (G-ma). Will Asher like it? Only time will...
by Diana Diehl | Apr 9, 2018 | Popular Culture, Reviews
Those who know me know I’m a Tomb Raider fan. I played all the games, love the movies, collected the comic books, was constantly on the lookout for Tomb Raider posters for sale, replica gear, and action figures… you name it, I either had it or wanted it....
by Diana Diehl | Mar 29, 2018 | For Kids, Popular Culture
Wondercon and the Phenomenon of Popular Arts Conventions Have you ever wondered what goes on at the big pop culture conventions? I look forward to these events like a kid going to Disneyland. Over the last 15 years, I have attended 25 conventions, large and small,...
by Diana Diehl | Jan 23, 2018 | Illustration, Misho Art, Misho News, The Making of Misho of the Mountain
Collaborations come and go; as one chapter ends, another begins. Illustration is the central chapter in the life of a children’s book, and it has been the focus of the last few years of production of “Misho of the Mountain.” Followers of...
by Diana Diehl | May 31, 2017 | Short Stories
Raw. Red. I hold up my hands in front of my face. Didn’t think to bring gloves. Who would need them on a tropical vacation? My fingers look like rare steak. What I wouldn’t give for a sizzling rib-eye straight off the grill right now. And mashed potatoes...
by Diana Diehl | Apr 24, 2017 | Misho Theme & Content, Psychology
The Risk of Standing Out “Must your statements be so blaring?” “I said nary a thing!” “I grant that’s true, still I stand deaf. I think it’s what you’re wearing.” ~D. L. Diehl One of my Owl Sketches of the Day this...
by Diana Diehl | Mar 28, 2017 | Misho News, Misho Theme & Content, Psychology, Reviews
First Times First times are exciting, whether it’s your first bicycle, your first job, or your first published book. Today I am over-the-moon about the first review of “Misho of the Mountain.” Validation This review is especially important to me,...
by Diana Diehl | Feb 23, 2017 | Misho Theme & Content, Reviews
My Inbox of Life Lessons is always full. I have to go back to reread some of its messages frequently so that I don’t have to repeat the same mistakes–at least not so many times. The most important lesson I keep relearning is to be true to yourself. Art as...
by Diana Diehl | Oct 6, 2016 | Misho Theme & Content, Nature
October 4 is World Animal Day. To mark the occasion, National Geographic featured 10 Brainy Animals. Businesses, clubs, and organizations around the globe held workshops and activities. For me, it was a day of mourning. I prefer to write upbeat, inspiring blog posts....
by Diana Diehl | Aug 31, 2016 | Publishing, The Making of Misho of the Mountain
Dyslexia affects a significant amount of the worldwide population and it’s time we started taking it into account when we are writing our books, building our websites, writing our articles, and so on. Precise placement of legible text requires knowing the...
by Diana Diehl | Jan 19, 2016 | Misho Theme & Content
After perusing a recent article in the “Washington Post,” I thought, what have I done? Jennie Yabroff exposed some very revealing statistics in “Why are there so few girls in children’s books?” I had to reexamine the characters in...
by Diana Diehl | Sep 2, 2015 | Misho Theme & Content
I asked a friend if he knew anyone with young children. I was eager to share my news about recently completing the manuscript for “Misho.” He replied, “No, I’m not a big fan of small children.” His candor made me laugh. “You...
by Diana Diehl | Apr 23, 2015 | The Making of Misho of the Mountain
Sunbeams break through the clouds. Rainbows paint themselves across the sky. Trumpets split the silence with their clarion call. A flock of doves explode into the air. What do other authors feel when they place that last period? How do mathematicians feel when that...
by Diana Diehl | Sep 5, 2014 | The Making of Misho of the Mountain
Character Concept The concept of Misho as a character in a picture book was born many years ago–a few decades in fact. It started in a mall when I saw a child being half dragged behind a preoccupied–and maybe just a little bit scary–parent. You know...
by Diana Diehl | Aug 15, 2014 | Misho Theme & Content
To be human is to dream. It doesn’t matter how tiny you are or how old you are, you can dream as big as you want. Our dreams make us happy; they give us energy and inspiration and are the source of our self-esteem. But dreams don’t always come true. Life...
by Diana Diehl | Sep 16, 2013 | The Making of Misho of the Mountain
There has been in a change in plan. Names, titles, monikers, distinguish us and set us apart, hinting at our origins and our affiliations. A title can cause symphonies to play, evoke textures and scents, and open a portal to whole worlds inside our heads. What...
by Diana Diehl | Aug 22, 2013 | Misho Theme & Content, The Making of Misho of the Mountain, Uncategorized
White Storm, the Movie, has moved on to the marketing stage and is out of my hands. The Facebook page continues to gain followers (Check out the new HD trailer on You Tube). My new undertaking is a children’s book. I completed the manuscript years ago but...
