I'm Diana, author of the bestselling, award-winning "Soulful Sex" anthologies, as well as several other works of romantic and imaginative fiction.

When I write erotic romance stories, I do it with a very specific goal in mind: to show how sex can possess a purity, a cleanness, a truly spiritual beauty. I believe that through such fiction, the reader can beneficially explore the deeper archetypal and spiritual elements of sex. The power of sex in literature is derived from the personalities it engages; it is the union of souls, the commingling of distinct personalities, which provides us a better understanding of the purpose and value and beauty of sex. Through my stories, I try to find new ways to tap into the innocent, pure, spiritual source of joy that sex can be.

My novels Souls' Embrace and Bloodchained, meanwhile, are paranormal romances with suspense and a good dash of spiciness. While somewhat less "graphic" than my anthologies, my paranormal novels deal with some of the same engrossing themes: attraction, intimacy, desire and trust, submission and dominance, and the bonds between souls. Lastly there is my most recent book, Looking on Darkness. It's a mainstream novel about a kind of psychic vampirism, in which I explore my favorite concepts from Jungian psychoanalytic theory. And that's a mouthful!

Please write to me at dianalaurence@wi.rr.com. I'd love to hear from you!

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FAQs:

So really, what kind of stuff do you write?

I do write about sex in my romance fiction, but in a tasteful, literary way. To find out what I write, and don't write, and decide whether my writing might be for you, I suggest you read my essay "Between a Cock and a Hard Place."

Where can I read more about you?

Diana Laurence talks writing, publishing and erotica -- Examiner.com, May 2009. An excellent and thorough story!
Self Publishing Success -- The Shepherd Express, May 2009.
Interview with Night Owl Romance -- March 2009.
Storytelling is in Her Blood -- Greenfield NOW, February 2009.
Interview (as Diane Lau) with Diabetes Notes-- November 2008.
Featured Author Interview #4 with The Romance Studio -- June 2008.
"Romance by Committee," feature story from M Magazine -- February 2008.
Featured Author Interview #3 with The Romance Studio -- November 2007.
Interview #2 with Fallen Angel Reviews -- October 2007.
Bloodchained - A Unique Experience -- American Chronicle, August 2007.
Suite 101's Romance Fiction Department - Getting Help from the Fans - August 2007.
Feature on "Backstory" -- April 2007.
Featured Author Interview #3 with The Romance Studio -- December 2006.
The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview - The Lipstick Mystic, December 2006.
"'Extreme Self-Publishing Worked fo Me " -- Write and Publish Your Book, October 15, 2006.
"A New Alternative to Finding a Publisher: Do It Yourself" -- The Next Big Writer, June 5, 2006.
"A New Option for Finding a Publisher: Do It Yourself" -- "Funds for Writers," May 28, 2006.
Interview #2 with Romance Junkies -- April 2006.
"Tech-savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books" -- OnMilwaukee.com, April 11, 2006.
Interview with Coffee Time Romance -- April 2006.
Featured Author with Coffee Time Romance -- April 2006.
Neighbor: Diana Laurence -- The Greenfield Observer, October 2005.
Featured Author Interview #3 with The Romance Studio -- October 2005.
Author Spotlight for Ecataromance.com -- May 2005.
Featured Author Interview #2 with The Romance Studio -- March 2005.
Interview with Gotta Write Network -- February 2005.
Interview spotlight with Novelspot -- January 2005.
Technical by Day, Romantic by Night -- M Magazine, January 2005.
Interview with Romance at Heart -- November 2004.
Interview with Fallen Angel Reviews -- September 2004.
Interview with Sizzling Romances -- August 2004.
Interview with Love Romances -- July 2004.
Interview with Ecataromance.com -- July 2004.
Featured Author Interview #1 with The Romance Studio -- May 2004.
Interview with Romance Junkies -- April 2004.

How can I sign up for the Diana Laurence monthly newsletter?

How can I receive copies of your free ebooks?

I offer samples of my writing through the Living Beyond Reality READ FREE Project. You can read them online or download the ebooks by visiting Living Beyond Reality Press; just click on READ FREE for all the info.

So, what do you do when you're not writing?

Some pretty strange stuff...check out my Alter Egos.

Yes, that was pretty strange. Are you up to anything else?

I recently adopted the hobby of working in polymer clay. I'm really quite addicted! You can see my jewelry, switchplates and sculptures in my Polymer Clay Gallery.

I do dabble in a little drawing and painting sometimes; here's my little Art Gallery. And check out the Character Gallery page for my portraits of the characters from my stories.