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Hey there, it's me hiddencait here with the start of my handy dandy online Author Feature Series! First up, is the incredible L. Diane Wolfe, a dear friend I've come to know through www.deviantart.com.

So, to get things started, how about a mini interview!

Question - What drew you to writing Teen/Young Adult inspirational fiction?

I didn’t originally see this series as YA. Only after test readers began suggesting the genre did I aim for the YA market. I always envisioned it as inspirational, but not pure Christian. That market is very strict when it comes to content, and I felt it would hinder the stories to leave out key events that changed the character’s lives. I wanted realism! I also wanted the books to reach a wider audience, one that would be impacted by the inspirational nature of my stories.

THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
BOOK III … JAMES
BY L. DIANE WOLFE

Haunted by a troubled past…

The future appears bright for James Sheppard. Emerging from a troubled childhood, he is blessed with talent and a good work ethic. Excelling in his classes and at the campus newspaper, James’s goal of editor appears within his grasp.

However, years of abuse and loneliness have dampened his spirit. By the time Maria enters his world, James is nearing the breaking point. Her innocent love slowly fills the void in his life, boosting his confidence and giving him hope.

When a crisis abruptly forces him into adulthood, James is saddled with more responsibility than expected. Struggling to cope with the situation, the past returns to haunt him. Will James find peace before the mistakes of his father destroy him completely?

Release date: August 18, 2009, Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C.
$19.95 USA, 6x9 Trade paperback, 296 pages, Fiction/YA
ISBN 978-0-9816210-3-6 / 0-9816210-3-1

“This book is very motivating and inspiring! This just tells you how much someone is willing to go for the best in his or her life!! There are so many twists and turns and it can teach you how far you would be willing to go to have the perfect moment.”
- TeensReadToo.com

“I could not put this book down… This was a wonderful book that will make you fall in love with the characters, hurt when they hurt and rejoice when things go their way.”
- Debbie’s World of Books

“It is a study of the depth of the human heart and the choices we make in our lives… Wolfe deftly manages to draw you into the story and makes you care for these characters.”
- The Book Pedler

“Full of friendship, love and true life situations, Circle Of Friends Book III is a recommended read for YA of all ages.”
- Missy’s Book Nook

L. Diane Wolfe, Professional Speaker & Author
Known as “Spunk On A Stick,” to her fans, the author is a member of the National Speakers Association. “Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting”, ties all of Wolfe’s goal-setting and leadership seminar’s information together into one complete, enthusiastic package. The author’s young adult series, The Circle of Friends, features morally grounded, positive stories that appeal to both teens and concerned parents. Ten years associating with a motivation training system and her experience as a foster parent gave her the in-depth knowledge of relationships, personality traits and success principals. Wolfe travels the East Coast extensively for media interviews and speaking engagements. She averages over one hundred appearances each year, maintains a dozen websites & blogs, manages an online writer’s group, and contribute articles for several other sites. She also does characterization sessions for schools and speaks to writer’s groups.

Author Sites:
The Circle of Friends - http://www.thecircleoffriends.net/
Diane’s Blog - www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com
Spunk on A Stick - http://www.spunkonastick.net/