Music plays a huge part in my writing experience.

I have to find a soundtrack for each story before it really jells in my mind. Then I listen to that soundtrack over and over while I'm writing the book. One song in particular always stands out as the theme song for my hero and heroine and sets the mood and tone for the story.

Click on the links below and enjoy!
Currently working on: Something Brand New & Exciting!

Still choosing the soundtrack. I'll post it here as soon as I do.

Book: FULL EXPOSURE

Album: FINAL STRAW by Snow Patrol

Dante & Ariana's Song: Run (listen at Rhapsody)
Book: MIDNIGHT HERO

Album: Customized Mix of Artists
Rosemarie in CA wins a collectible Beanie dog & autographed book for this great suggestion! Thank you, Rosemarie!
The movie of Stephenie Meyers' Best-Selling "Twilight" series was filmed here in Portland. The school in the movie is the actual high school my daughters' both attended, right up the street from my house...where I went to many a parent-teacher conference and a few principal consultations. ;)
June 2009

I've been getting tons of emails asking when my next book will be out. I sure wish I could tell you! I've been writing proposals and submitting to the new senior editor at Silhouette Romantic Suspense for months. Unfortunately, haven't "hit" just right with any projects.


I recently sent in a brand-new 5 book proposal for a military hero series that I was so excited about. I really wanted to tell those stories, and poured my blood sweat and tears into them. I felt it was my best effort to date. They were all rejected. Although I've been invited to continue to submit, 11 rejections in 16 months tells me it's time to move on.

I've begun a brand new project, a paranormal series I've wanted to write literally for years, but didn't feel that I had the writing chops to do it justice. Now I do...and I can't wait!

My loyal readers, please continue to email me and ask when you'll have your hands on another Diana Duncan book...it keeps me motivated! I truly appreciate your support, more than you can know.

Oh, and while you're waiting, go check out my Scottish Goodies page for newly added Men In Kilts. ;)
No Contest currently running, but check back.
What color socks are you wearing?
One navy blue, one gray (I have another pair somewhere just like this one).


If you could get away scot-free, would you kill someone?
Absolutely ... there are some people the world would be a better place without.


If aliens were attacking the Earth, would you run or make friends?
We Celts stand and fight, baby!


When was the last time you burst into song for no reason? What song was it?
About an hour ago. Elton John's, "I'm Still Standing."


Have you ever finger-painted?
Yes, just this afternoon, actually. But now I’m not allowed back into Olive Garden anymore.


When you die, where do you want to be buried?
Cremated and sprinkled over Starbucks.


Do you consider a giant atom-smasher a threat to humanity?
Seriously? I want some of whatever it is you’re smoking.


Do you want pigs to fly?
They don't make umbrellas big enough for that.


If you could be invisible for one day, what would you do?
Sneak into Vin Diesel's shower.


Would you rather fist-fight a badger or a koala?
I couldn't punch out a teddy bear!


What would the theme song of your life be?
"I Wanna Be Sedated," by the Ramones


You have 70 seconds to live. What do you DO?!
Kiss my @ss goodbye.


How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
I don't know, but he can deliver it to my house. I need a stash for next winter.


Does the Taco Bell dog scare you?
No, but the Geico gekko gives me the heebie jeebies.


Jedis or ninjas?
Ben Kenobi or Bruce Lee? I think it's a draw.


Would you trust a polar bear with your life?
More than some people I know.


Would you rather eat moldy meat or drink rotten milk?
Have you been looking in my fridge? Mold contains penicillin -- it's good for you.


Do you wish Pokemon were real?
I can think of worse things that are.


Have you ever played chicken with cars just for the hell of it?
Ummm.... of course not. No! Why would I do that, it's dangerous? *blinks innocently*


Would you take advice from a talking McDonalds sandwich?
Only if it said, "Eat me."