ABOUT DIANNE

Dianne Smithwick-Braden is a native Texan raised on the family farm in Wilbarger County near the small town of Vernon, Texas.

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She's an avid reader of fiction but murder mysteries are by far her favorite genre. Her favorite authors are Agatha Christie, Janet Evanovich, and Clive Cussler. She recently discovered and became a fan of Reavis Wortham.

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In her spare time, Dianne enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. She knits to relax and think about plots and characters. 

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Dianne currently resides in Amarillo, Texas with her husband, Richard and their dog, Rowdy. She has been a high school science teacher in Amarillo since 1990.

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Smithwick-Braden writes purely for her own entertainment and the entertainment of her readers. There are no hidden agendas or messages in her work. It is simply a temporary escape from the real world.

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Dianne's work is suitable for most audiences. She refuses to write anything that she would hestitate for her mother, children or grandchildren to read. 

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