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<div>[[Category:Cover Artists]]<br />
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== The Artist ==<br />
Katie Nelson is a regular cover designer for author [[Diana Laurence]], whose books are published by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
Nelson typically creates her art almost exclusively using Adobe Illustrator, occasionally deriving vector images from original hand-drawn sketches. She uses slightly stylized images to convey book themes, and relies heavily on composition and typography to achieve an appealing look.<br />
<br />
Her first romance book cover was 2006's ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'', for which she contributed the lovers' silhouette image that was incorporated into a cover design by the author. She subsequently did covers for Diana Laurence's imaginative collections, the three ebooks ''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection'', ''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection'' and ''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection'' as well as the trade paperback that combined the three. Her cover design for ''[[Bloodchained]]'' was also used for promotional merchandise, and was followed by the cover for the sequel, ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]].'' Later, Nelson also did a dramatic illustration and cover design for ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]].'' Her cover for ''Looking on Darkness'' incorporated original photography. <br />
<br />
Nelson graduated with honors in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin--Madison with a B.A. degree in Art, emphasis on graphic design. She has worked as a production artist for the advertising subsidiary of Roundy's, Inc. and for Cramer-Krasselt, a leading midwest advertising agency. She freelances especially as a designer of logos, and dabbles in photography, drawing, painting, and papercrafts.<br />
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== Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson ==<br />
[[Image: Secover.jpg|thumb|left|Souls' Embrace, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstpccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstsfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Sstccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Collections, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bccover.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bc2covermed.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Sstdscvrmed.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Darker Side, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Lodcover.jpg|thumb|left|Looking on Darkness, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Aggies_Nine_Heroes_Cover.jpg|thumb|left|Aggie's Nine Heroes, 2011]]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Katie_Nelson&diff=110674Katie Nelson2011-05-26T14:08:51Z<p>Dlau: /* Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Cover Artists]]<br />
<br />
== The Artist ==<br />
Katie Nelson is a regular cover designer for author [[Diana Laurence]], whose books are published by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
Nelson typically creates her art almost exclusively using Adobe Illustrator, occasionally deriving vector images from original hand-drawn sketches. She uses slightly stylized images to convey book themes, and relies heavily on composition and typography to achieve an appealing look.<br />
<br />
Her first romance book cover was 2006's ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'', for which she contributed the lovers' silhouette image that was incorporated into a cover design by the author. She subsequently did covers for Diana Laurence's imaginative collections, the three ebooks ''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection'', ''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection'' and ''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection'' as well as the trade paperback that combined the three. Her cover design for ''[[Bloodchained]]'' was also used for promotional merchandise, and was followed by the cover for the sequel, ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]].'' Later, Nelson also did a dramatic illustration and cover design for ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]].'' Her cover for ''Looking on Darkness'' incorporated original photography. <br />
<br />
Nelson graduated with honors in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin--Madison with a B.A. degree in Art, emphasis on graphic design. She has worked as a production artist for the advertising subsidiary of Roundy's, Inc. and for Cramer-Krasselt, a leading midwest advertising agency. She freelances especially as a designer of logos, and dabbles in photography, drawing, painting, and papercrafts.<br />
<br />
== Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson ==<br />
[[Image: Secover.jpg|thumb|left|Souls' Embrace, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstpccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstsfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Sstccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Collections, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bccover.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bc2covermed.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Sstdscvrmed.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Darker Side, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Lodcover.jpg|thumb|left|Looking on Darkness, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Aggies_Nine_Heroes_Cover.jpg|thumb|left|Aggie's Nine Heroes]]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=110673Diana Laurence2011-05-26T14:07:10Z<p>Dlau: /* Selected Articles/Interviews */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'', ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Aggies_Nine_Heroes_Cover.jpg|thumb|right|Aggie's Nine Heroes, 2011]]<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In July 2010, Living Beyond Reality Press sold the Chinese translation rights and publication rights for the People's Republic of China for Laurence's two ''Bloodchained'' novels, to Guizhou Pinwei Book Culture Co. Ltd. The Chinese versions were published in 2010 and 2011.<br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
In May 2011, Laurence published paperback and ebook versions of [http://www.dianalaurence.com/A9H.html ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'']. The contemporary mainstream novel tells the story of a young girl who aspires to create a team of real-life heroes and realizes her dream with help from her very unusual grandfather. In the spirit of the story, all proceeds from the book are being used to support the microlending charity [http://www.kiva.org ''Kiva.org''].<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks.<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
* ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2011, 978-0-9843086-3-7, 978-0-9843086-2-0<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
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==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
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== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008<br />
* [http://www.examiner.com/x-4981-Romance-Novel-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Diana-Laurence-talks-writing-publishing-and-erotica Diana Laurence talks writing, publishing and erotica] - ''Examiner.com'', May 2009<br />
* [http://www.expressmilwaukee.com/article-7992-novelist-diana-laurencerss-inner-life-(and-vampires).html Novelist Diana Laurence’s Inner Life (and Vampires)] - ''The Shepherd Express'', September 2009</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=110672Diana Laurence2011-05-26T14:01:27Z<p>Dlau: /* Works */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'', ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Aggies_Nine_Heroes_Cover.jpg|thumb|right|Aggie's Nine Heroes, 2011]]<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In July 2010, Living Beyond Reality Press sold the Chinese translation rights and publication rights for the People's Republic of China for Laurence's two ''Bloodchained'' novels, to Guizhou Pinwei Book Culture Co. Ltd. The Chinese versions were published in 2010 and 2011.<br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
In May 2011, Laurence published paperback and ebook versions of [http://www.dianalaurence.com/A9H.html ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'']. The contemporary mainstream novel tells the story of a young girl who aspires to create a team of real-life heroes and realizes her dream with help from her very unusual grandfather. In the spirit of the story, all proceeds from the book are being used to support the microlending charity [http://www.kiva.org ''Kiva.org''].<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks.<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
* ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2011, 978-0-9843086-3-7, 978-0-9843086-2-0<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=110671Diana Laurence2011-05-26T13:59:40Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'', ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Aggies_Nine_Heroes_Cover.jpg|thumb|right|Aggie's Nine Heroes, 2011]]<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In July 2010, Living Beyond Reality Press sold the Chinese translation rights and publication rights for the People's Republic of China for Laurence's two ''Bloodchained'' novels, to Guizhou Pinwei Book Culture Co. Ltd. The Chinese versions were published in 2010 and 2011.<br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
In May 2011, Laurence published paperback and ebook versions of [http://www.dianalaurence.com/A9H.html ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'']. The contemporary mainstream novel tells the story of a young girl who aspires to create a team of real-life heroes and realizes her dream with help from her very unusual grandfather. In the spirit of the story, all proceeds from the book are being used to support the microlending charity [http://www.kiva.org ''Kiva.org''].<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks.<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=File:Aggies_Nine_Heroes_Cover.jpg&diff=110670File:Aggies Nine Heroes Cover.jpg2011-05-26T13:57:39Z<p>Dlau: Aggie's Nine Heroes, 2011</p>
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<div>Aggie's Nine Heroes, 2011</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=110669Diana Laurence2011-05-26T13:56:01Z<p>Dlau: /* On The Web */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'', ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In July 2010, Living Beyond Reality Press sold the Chinese translation rights and publication rights for the People's Republic of China for Laurence's two ''Bloodchained'' novels, to Guizhou Pinwei Book Culture Co. Ltd. The Chinese versions were published in 2010 and 2011.<br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
In May 2011, Laurence published paperback and ebook versions of [http://www.dianalaurence.com/A9H.html ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'']. The contemporary mainstream novel tells the story of a young girl who aspires to create a team of real-life heroes and realizes her dream with help from her very unusual grandfather. In the spirit of the story, all proceeds from the book are being used to support the microlending charity [http://www.kiva.org ''Kiva.org''].<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks.<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=110668Diana Laurence2011-05-26T13:54:21Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'', ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
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Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
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Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
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Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
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[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
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Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
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[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
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Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
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During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
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In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
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In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
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In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
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Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
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In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
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In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
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In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
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In July 2010, Living Beyond Reality Press sold the Chinese translation rights and publication rights for the People's Republic of China for Laurence's two ''Bloodchained'' novels, to Guizhou Pinwei Book Culture Co. Ltd. The Chinese versions were published in 2010 and 2011.<br />
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In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
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In May 2011, Laurence published paperback and ebook versions of [http://www.dianalaurence.com/A9H.html ''Aggie's Nine Heroes'']. The contemporary mainstream novel tells the story of a young girl who aspires to create a team of real-life heroes and realizes her dream with help from her very unusual grandfather. In the spirit of the story, all proceeds from the book are being used to support the microlending charity [http://www.kiva.org ''Kiva.org''].<br />
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A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks.<br />
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== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=File:Lodcover.jpg&diff=109240File:Lodcover.jpg2011-04-26T01:46:34Z<p>Dlau: Cover of Diana Laurence's novel Looking on Darkness</p>
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<div>Cover of Diana Laurence's novel Looking on Darkness</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Katie_Nelson&diff=109239Katie Nelson2011-04-26T01:44:29Z<p>Dlau: /* Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Cover Artists]]<br />
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== The Artist ==<br />
Katie Nelson is a regular cover designer for author [[Diana Laurence]], whose books are published by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
Nelson typically creates her art almost exclusively using Adobe Illustrator, occasionally deriving vector images from original hand-drawn sketches. She uses slightly stylized images to convey book themes, and relies heavily on composition and typography to achieve an appealing look.<br />
<br />
Her first romance book cover was 2006's ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'', for which she contributed the lovers' silhouette image that was incorporated into a cover design by the author. She subsequently did covers for Diana Laurence's imaginative collections, the three ebooks ''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection'', ''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection'' and ''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection'' as well as the trade paperback that combined the three. Her cover design for ''[[Bloodchained]]'' was also used for promotional merchandise, and was followed by the cover for the sequel, ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]].'' Later, Nelson also did a dramatic illustration and cover design for ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]].'' Her cover for ''Looking on Darkness'' incorporated original photography. <br />
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Nelson graduated with honors in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin--Madison with a B.A. degree in Art, emphasis on graphic design. She has worked as a production artist for the advertising subsidiary of Roundy's, Inc. and for Cramer-Krasselt, a leading midwest advertising agency. She freelances especially as a designer of logos, and dabbles in photography, drawing, painting, and papercrafts.<br />
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== Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson ==<br />
[[Image: Secover.jpg|thumb|left|Souls' Embrace, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstpccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstsfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Sstccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Collections, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bccover.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bc2covermed.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Sstdscvrmed.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Darker Side, 2009]]<br />
[[Image: Lodcover.jpg|thumb|left|Looking on Darkness, 2009]]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Katie_Nelson&diff=109238Katie Nelson2011-04-26T01:40:53Z<p>Dlau: /* The Artist */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Cover Artists]]<br />
<br />
== The Artist ==<br />
Katie Nelson is a regular cover designer for author [[Diana Laurence]], whose books are published by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
Nelson typically creates her art almost exclusively using Adobe Illustrator, occasionally deriving vector images from original hand-drawn sketches. She uses slightly stylized images to convey book themes, and relies heavily on composition and typography to achieve an appealing look.<br />
<br />
Her first romance book cover was 2006's ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'', for which she contributed the lovers' silhouette image that was incorporated into a cover design by the author. She subsequently did covers for Diana Laurence's imaginative collections, the three ebooks ''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection'', ''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection'' and ''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection'' as well as the trade paperback that combined the three. Her cover design for ''[[Bloodchained]]'' was also used for promotional merchandise, and was followed by the cover for the sequel, ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]].'' Later, Nelson also did a dramatic illustration and cover design for ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]].'' Her cover for ''Looking on Darkness'' incorporated original photography. <br />
<br />
Nelson graduated with honors in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin--Madison with a B.A. degree in Art, emphasis on graphic design. She has worked as a production artist for the advertising subsidiary of Roundy's, Inc. and for Cramer-Krasselt, a leading midwest advertising agency. She freelances especially as a designer of logos, and dabbles in photography, drawing, painting, and papercrafts.<br />
<br />
== Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson ==<br />
[[Image: Secover.jpg|thumb|left|Souls' Embrace, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstpccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstsfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Sstccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Collections, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bccover.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained, 2007]]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Katie_Nelson&diff=109237Katie Nelson2011-04-26T01:39:26Z<p>Dlau: /* The Artist */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Cover Artists]]<br />
<br />
== The Artist ==<br />
Katie Nelson is a regular cover designer for author [[Diana Laurence]], whose books are published by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
Nelson typically creates her art almost exclusively using Adobe Illustrator, occasionally deriving vector images from original hand-drawn sketches. She uses slightly stylized images to convey book themes, and relies heavily on composition and typography to achieve an appealing look.<br />
<br />
Her first romance book cover was 2006's ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'', for which she contributed the lovers' silhouette image that was incorporated into a cover design by the author. She subsequently did covers for Diana Laurence's imaginative collections, the three ebooks ''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection'', ''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection'' and ''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection'' as well as the trade paperback that combined the three. Her cover design for ''[[Bloodchained]]'' was also used for promotional merchandise, and was followed by the cover for the sequel, ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]].'' Later, Nelson also did a dramatic illustration and cover design for ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]].'' Her cover for ''[[Looking on Darkness]]'' incorporated original photography. <br />
<br />
Nelson graduated with honors in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin--Madison with a B.A. degree in Art, emphasis on graphic design. She has worked as a production artist for the advertising subsidiary of Roundy's, Inc. and for Cramer-Krasselt, a leading midwest advertising agency. She freelances especially as a designer of logos, and dabbles in photography, drawing, painting, and papercrafts.<br />
<br />
== Published Book Covers by Katie Nelson ==<br />
[[Image: Secover.jpg|thumb|left|Souls' Embrace, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstpccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstsfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection, 2006]]<br />
[[Image: Sstfccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Sstccover.jpg|thumb|left|Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Collections, 2007]]<br />
[[Image: Bccover.jpg|thumb|left|Bloodchained, 2007]]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=103754Diana Laurence2010-08-12T03:41:33Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In July 2010, Living Beyond Reality Press sold the Chinese translation rights and publication rights for the People's Republic of China for Laurence's two ''Bloodchained'' novels, to Guizhou Pinwei Book Culture Co. Ltd.<br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks.<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=103753Diana Laurence2010-08-12T03:36:07Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance addresses one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=103752Diana Laurence2010-08-12T03:34:58Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel (originally writing as Diane Lau), [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'']. This contemporary romance address one of her favorite topics, the psychological significance of fantasy life and how the mind reconciles it with reality.<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=103751Diana Laurence2010-08-12T03:32:54Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
In August 2010, Laurence released an ebook version of her 1998 novel, [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ce.html ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity''].<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=103750Diana Laurence2010-08-12T03:26:35Z<p>Dlau: /* Works */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau), ebook, 2010, 978-0-9843086-1-3<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=94193Diana Laurence2009-11-02T02:05:50Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'', the ''Bloodchained'' series of vampire romance, and the ''Soulful Sex'' anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's erotic romance writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
Her interest in the vampire archetype as a romantic figure is expressed in a number of her works and essays.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=94191Diana Laurence2009-11-02T01:59:13Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]''. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=94190Diana Laurence2009-11-02T01:58:11Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets.]]'' <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=File:Bc2covermed.jpg&diff=93870File:Bc2covermed.jpg2009-10-23T13:39:37Z<p>Dlau: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Electronic Books]][[Category: 2009 Releases]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:Bc2covermed.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Bloodchained II]]<br />
''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. The book is the sequel to her vampire romance novel, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
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[Contains spoilers for ''Bloodchained''] Two years after the events of ''Bloodchained'', Grace, Finn, Sebastian and Nessa are still mystified by their destiny as the Four Roicans. Their treacherous nemesis Liam is at large, whereabouts unknown, undoubtedly determined to seek his revenge upon them. To complicate matters, a Roican with suspicious intentions has arrived in the neighborhood of Gilder’s Inn, with designs upon their friend Nevia—designs the mortal girl finds hard to resist. While the Four determine how to intervene, Liam is busy employing his charisma and ruthlessness to build a force of devoted followers. And his greatest weapon is knowledge of the one secret that could alter the fates of all Roicans, and grant him ultimate power over the world.</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Bloodchained_II:_The_Secret_of_Secrets&diff=93868Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets2009-10-23T13:38:39Z<p>Dlau: /* Book Description */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Electronic Books]][[Category: 2009 Releases]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:Bc2covermed.png|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]<br />
''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. The book is the sequel to her vampire romance novel, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
[Contains spoilers for ''Bloodchained''] Two years after the events of ''Bloodchained'', Grace, Finn, Sebastian and Nessa are still mystified by their destiny as the Four Roicans. Their treacherous nemesis Liam is at large, whereabouts unknown, undoubtedly determined to seek his revenge upon them. To complicate matters, a Roican with suspicious intentions has arrived in the neighborhood of Gilder’s Inn, with designs upon their friend Nevia—designs the mortal girl finds hard to resist. While the Four determine how to intervene, Liam is busy employing his charisma and ruthlessness to build a force of devoted followers. And his greatest weapon is knowledge of the one secret that could alter the fates of all Roicans, and grant him ultimate power over the world.</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Bloodchained_II:_The_Secret_of_Secrets&diff=93867Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets2009-10-23T13:37:24Z<p>Dlau: /* Book Description */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Electronic Books]][[Category: 2009 Releases]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:Bc2covermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. The book is the sequel to her vampire romance novel, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
[Contains spoilers for ''Bloodchained''] Two years after the events of ''Bloodchained'', Grace, Finn, Sebastian and Nessa are still mystified by their destiny as the Four Roicans. Their treacherous nemesis Liam is at large, whereabouts unknown, undoubtedly determined to seek his revenge upon them. To complicate matters, a Roican with suspicious intentions has arrived in the neighborhood of Gilder’s Inn, with designs upon their friend Nevia—designs the mortal girl finds hard to resist. While the Four determine how to intervene, Liam is busy employing his charisma and ruthlessness to build a force of devoted followers. And his greatest weapon is knowledge of the one secret that could alter the fates of all Roicans, and grant him ultimate power over the world.</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Bloodchained&diff=93866Bloodchained2009-10-23T13:35:24Z<p>Dlau: /* Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Electronic Books]][[Category: 2007 Releases]][[Category:Book Trailers]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2007<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/Bloodchained-Diana-Laurence/dp/0979274125/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207703220&sr=8-1 Bloodchained]<br />
* '''Book Trailer''' - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wth76OuyeFU Bloodchained]<br />
<br />
== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
''Bloodchained'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. ''Bloodchained'' is unusual in that it is the product of the unique "Soulful Sex: Partners" Project, in which the author teamed up with a group of readers to create the first work of romantic fiction ever produced as a team effort.<br />
<br />
''Bloodchained'' is the story of Grace Gilder and her brother Sebastian, who run an elegant inn in the city of Audacacia, home of the famous Temple of Love. Their inn hosts pilgrims journeying to petition the power of the Temple to intervene in matters of the heart. It's also the tale of Finn Equain, an enigmatic gentleman who harbors a secret and unhealthy obsession with the Roicans, the legendary race of blooddrinking immortals. By the time Grace and Finn's paths cross, powers beyond their control are at play. Figuring into their fates are two more mysterious characters: the delightfully charming Liam and his shy but ravishing sister Nessa. The fates of these five will be decided by the ultimate conflict between supernatural powers of lust and loyalty, desire and devotion.<br />
<br />
== The Roicans ==<br />
Roicans are a completely new twist on vampires. Blood sustains them, but only special blood. They are indestructible and have only one weakness: their dependence on their mates. There are as many good, moral Roicans as there are evil, depraved ones...but you can't always tell which is which. They have select supernatural powers, including the ability to heal themselves and others, and the ability to control the will of mortals and weaker Roicans. Theirs is a rich and ancient culture, shrouded in secret, with very surprising origins.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
[[Image:Grace.jpg|thumb|right|Grace Gilder]]<br />
* [http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/bloodchainedlaurence.htm 5 HEARTS from The Romance Studio] --<br />
I loved this story. It truly has it all. I went into this one thinking it had been built up to the point it couldn't possibly live up to everything I had read about it. Well, I was wrong, it surpassed my expectations and has become one of my favorite stories. Ms. Laurence has created a world of such beauty, laughter, love, betrayal and yes lust, it completely swept me away. Her characters have a life of their own. Finn and Grace are the perfect heroine and hero in their own imperfect way. I did not want this story to end but found that it couldn't have had a better ending. I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys a great story. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/October/LindaL-Bloodchained.htm 5 ANGELS from Fallen Angel Reviews] --<br />
''Bloodchained'' is like no other book...the talented Diana Laurence...crafts a tale that comes together brilliantly. Paranormal and historical romances are two of my favorite genres, and the way this story revolves around both genres is pure delight. The characters' emotions are remarkable. There are moments for laughter, and sometimes for a few tears, as Grace, Sebastian, and Finn, along with the other characters, exhibit wide range of emotions through love, disloyalty and deliverance that engages the reader at every turn of the page in this unique read. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Finn.jpg|thumb|right|Finn Equain]]<br />
* [http://www.simegen.com/reviews/list/47611.html 5 STARS from Sime~Gen] --<br />
This carefully plotted novel by Diana Laurence was such a treat to read! Not many books are able to capture me completely the way this wonderful book did. Each chapter of ''Bloodchained'' made this reader hungry for more...a superb love story that touched my heart. I highly recommend this phenomenal read!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Bloodchained.shtml 4 1/2 BLUE RIBBONS from Romance Junkies] --<br />
This unusual approach to novel writing has produced a story that will thrill paranormal and historical romance lovers alike...the blending of these genres is definitely a winning combination. The romances, and there are more than one in this novel, are at times sweet and at other times extremely intense. Laurence has imbued her characters with traits that range from one extreme to the other, from honor to depravity. I cried at heartbreaking moments in the story. At other moments, I laughed at the quick wit exhibited by several of the characters. Through it all, I enjoyed this story of love and passion, betrayal and redemption. Grab a copy of this superb book and experience the world of the Roicans for yourself.<br />
<br />
== Sign of the Bloodletters ==<br />
[[Image:sotbcovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Sign of the Bloodletters, 2009]]<br />
In 2009, Laurence and illustrator CC Rogers released ''Sign of the Bloodletters'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''Bloodchained'' universe. The comic takes place at Swife's Inn, where young Nevia Swife and her father Artur are visited by two strangers with disparate views of the legendary "Bloodletters." Nevia is particularly intrigued by the mysterious and alluring Jonas Tammany, whose motives in teaching her about the Roicans are difficult to discern. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the ''Bloodchained'' website.<br />
<br />
== Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets ==<br />
''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' is the sequel to the novel, and picks up with the original characters two years after the conclusion of ''Bloodchained''. It was published in October 2009 by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com Official ''Bloodchained'' website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com Diana Laurence's website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com Living Beyond Reality Press]<br />
* [http://www.soulfulsex-partners.blogspot.com The Soulful Sex Partners Project Blog]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wth76OuyeFU Trailer for ''Bloodchained'']</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Bloodchained&diff=93865Bloodchained2009-10-23T13:34:31Z<p>Dlau: /* Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets */</p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Electronic Books]][[Category: 2007 Releases]][[Category:Book Trailers]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2007<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/Bloodchained-Diana-Laurence/dp/0979274125/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207703220&sr=8-1 Bloodchained]<br />
* '''Book Trailer''' - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wth76OuyeFU Bloodchained]<br />
<br />
== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
''Bloodchained'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. ''Bloodchained'' is unusual in that it is the product of the unique "Soulful Sex: Partners" Project, in which the author teamed up with a group of readers to create the first work of romantic fiction ever produced as a team effort.<br />
<br />
''Bloodchained'' is the story of Grace Gilder and her brother Sebastian, who run an elegant inn in the city of Audacacia, home of the famous Temple of Love. Their inn hosts pilgrims journeying to petition the power of the Temple to intervene in matters of the heart. It's also the tale of Finn Equain, an enigmatic gentleman who harbors a secret and unhealthy obsession with the Roicans, the legendary race of blooddrinking immortals. By the time Grace and Finn's paths cross, powers beyond their control are at play. Figuring into their fates are two more mysterious characters: the delightfully charming Liam and his shy but ravishing sister Nessa. The fates of these five will be decided by the ultimate conflict between supernatural powers of lust and loyalty, desire and devotion.<br />
<br />
== The Roicans ==<br />
Roicans are a completely new twist on vampires. Blood sustains them, but only special blood. They are indestructible and have only one weakness: their dependence on their mates. There are as many good, moral Roicans as there are evil, depraved ones...but you can't always tell which is which. They have select supernatural powers, including the ability to heal themselves and others, and the ability to control the will of mortals and weaker Roicans. Theirs is a rich and ancient culture, shrouded in secret, with very surprising origins.<br />
<br />
== Reviews ==<br />
[[Image:Grace.jpg|thumb|right|Grace Gilder]]<br />
* [http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/bloodchainedlaurence.htm 5 HEARTS from The Romance Studio] --<br />
I loved this story. It truly has it all. I went into this one thinking it had been built up to the point it couldn't possibly live up to everything I had read about it. Well, I was wrong, it surpassed my expectations and has become one of my favorite stories. Ms. Laurence has created a world of such beauty, laughter, love, betrayal and yes lust, it completely swept me away. Her characters have a life of their own. Finn and Grace are the perfect heroine and hero in their own imperfect way. I did not want this story to end but found that it couldn't have had a better ending. I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys a great story. <br />
<br />
* [http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/October/LindaL-Bloodchained.htm 5 ANGELS from Fallen Angel Reviews] --<br />
''Bloodchained'' is like no other book...the talented Diana Laurence...crafts a tale that comes together brilliantly. Paranormal and historical romances are two of my favorite genres, and the way this story revolves around both genres is pure delight. The characters' emotions are remarkable. There are moments for laughter, and sometimes for a few tears, as Grace, Sebastian, and Finn, along with the other characters, exhibit wide range of emotions through love, disloyalty and deliverance that engages the reader at every turn of the page in this unique read. <br />
<br />
[[Image:Finn.jpg|thumb|right|Finn Equain]]<br />
* [http://www.simegen.com/reviews/list/47611.html 5 STARS from Sime~Gen] --<br />
This carefully plotted novel by Diana Laurence was such a treat to read! Not many books are able to capture me completely the way this wonderful book did. Each chapter of ''Bloodchained'' made this reader hungry for more...a superb love story that touched my heart. I highly recommend this phenomenal read!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Bloodchained.shtml 4 1/2 BLUE RIBBONS from Romance Junkies] --<br />
This unusual approach to novel writing has produced a story that will thrill paranormal and historical romance lovers alike...the blending of these genres is definitely a winning combination. The romances, and there are more than one in this novel, are at times sweet and at other times extremely intense. Laurence has imbued her characters with traits that range from one extreme to the other, from honor to depravity. I cried at heartbreaking moments in the story. At other moments, I laughed at the quick wit exhibited by several of the characters. Through it all, I enjoyed this story of love and passion, betrayal and redemption. Grab a copy of this superb book and experience the world of the Roicans for yourself.<br />
<br />
== Sign of the Bloodletters ==<br />
[[Image:sotbcovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Sign of the Bloodletters, 2009]]<br />
In 2009, Laurence and illustrator CC Rogers released ''Sign of the Bloodletters'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''Bloodchained'' universe. The comic takes place at Swife's Inn, where young Nevia Swife and her father Artur are visited by two strangers with disparate views of the legendary "Bloodletters." Nevia is particularly intrigued by the mysterious and alluring Jonas Tammany, whose motives in teaching her about the Roicans are difficult to discern. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the ''Bloodchained'' website.<br />
<br />
== Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets ==<br />
[[''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'']] is the sequel to the novel, and picks up with the original characters two years after the conclusion of ''Bloodchained''. It was published in October 2009 by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com Official ''Bloodchained'' website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com Diana Laurence's website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com Living Beyond Reality Press]<br />
* [http://www.soulfulsex-partners.blogspot.com The Soulful Sex Partners Project Blog]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wth76OuyeFU Trailer for ''Bloodchained'']</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Bloodchained_II:_The_Secret_of_Secrets&diff=93864Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets2009-10-23T13:33:24Z<p>Dlau: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Electronic Books]][[Category: 2009 Releases]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
<br />
== Book Description ==<br />
''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. The book is the sequel to her vampire romance novel, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
[Contains spoilers for ''Bloodchained''] Two years after the events of ''Bloodchained'', Grace, Finn, Sebastian and Nessa are still mystified by their destiny as the Four Roicans. Their treacherous nemesis Liam is at large, whereabouts unknown, undoubtedly determined to seek his revenge upon them. To complicate matters, a Roican with suspicious intentions has arrived in the neighborhood of Gilder’s Inn, with designs upon their friend Nevia—designs the mortal girl finds hard to resist. While the Four determine how to intervene, Liam is busy employing his charisma and ruthlessness to build a force of devoted followers. And his greatest weapon is knowledge of the one secret that could alter the fates of all Roicans, and grant him ultimate power over the world.</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Bloodchained_II:_The_Secret_of_Secrets&diff=93863Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets2009-10-23T13:29:58Z<p>Dlau: New page: == Book Description == ''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'' was written by Diana Laurence, creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. The book is the sequel to her vampire ...</p>
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<div>== Book Description ==<br />
''Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. The book is the sequel to her vampire romance novel, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
[Contains spoilers for ''Bloodchained''] Two years after the events of ''Bloodchained'', Grace, Finn, Sebastian and Nessa are still mystified by their destiny as the Four Roicans. Their treacherous nemesis Liam is at large, whereabouts unknown, undoubtedly determined to seek his revenge upon them. To complicate matters, a Roican with suspicious intentions has arrived in the neighborhood of Gilder’s Inn, with designs upon their friend Nevia—designs the mortal girl finds hard to resist. While the Four determine how to intervene, Liam is busy employing his charisma and ruthlessness to build a force of devoted followers. And his greatest weapon is knowledge of the one secret that could alter the fates of all Roicans, and grant him ultimate power over the world.</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=93862Diana Laurence2009-10-23T13:27:48Z<p>Dlau: /* Works */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets.]]'' <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
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== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained II: The Secret of Secrets]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-9-0, 978-0-9843086-0-6<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=93861Diana Laurence2009-10-23T13:26:28Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history and sold out to stores by the time of its official release date.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''[[Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets.]]'' <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=93860Diana Laurence2009-10-23T13:23:32Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history.<br />
<br />
In October 2009 Laurence released the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets.'' <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=90628Diana Laurence2009-09-05T14:18:07Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'']. It is Laurence's first title in worldwide release, and the first printing of the book was the largest in the publisher's history.<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets'', for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=90627Diana Laurence2009-09-05T14:14:02Z<p>Dlau: /* Works */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for an October 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets'', for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
* ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful'' – Sellers Publishing, trade paperback, 2009, 978-1-4-162055-2-4<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=89897Diana Laurence2009-08-21T11:48:57Z<p>Dlau: </p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for an October 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets'', for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
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== Works ==<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=89896Diana Laurence2009-08-21T11:47:45Z<p>Dlau: </p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
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[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for an October 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets'', for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
[[Image:cakavcvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|How to Catch and Keep a Vampire, 2009]]== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=File:Cakavcvrmed.jpg&diff=89895File:Cakavcvrmed.jpg2009-08-21T11:46:07Z<p>Dlau: </p>
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* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2007<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/Bloodchained-Diana-Laurence/dp/0979274125/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207703220&sr=8-1 Bloodchained]<br />
* '''Book Trailer''' - [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wth76OuyeFU Bloodchained]<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
''Bloodchained'' was written by [[Diana Laurence]], creator of the Soulful Sex romance anthologies. ''Bloodchained'' is unusual in that it is the product of the unique "Soulful Sex: Partners" Project, in which the author teamed up with a group of readers to create the first work of romantic fiction ever produced as a team effort.<br />
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''Bloodchained'' is the story of Grace Gilder and her brother Sebastian, who run an elegant inn in the city of Audacacia, home of the famous Temple of Love. Their inn hosts pilgrims journeying to petition the power of the Temple to intervene in matters of the heart. It's also the tale of Finn Equain, an enigmatic gentleman who harbors a secret and unhealthy obsession with the Roicans, the legendary race of blooddrinking immortals. By the time Grace and Finn's paths cross, powers beyond their control are at play. Figuring into their fates are two more mysterious characters: the delightfully charming Liam and his shy but ravishing sister Nessa. The fates of these five will be decided by the ultimate conflict between supernatural powers of lust and loyalty, desire and devotion.<br />
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== The Roicans ==<br />
Roicans are a completely new twist on vampires. Blood sustains them, but only special blood. They are indestructible and have only one weakness: their dependence on their mates. There are as many good, moral Roicans as there are evil, depraved ones...but you can't always tell which is which. They have select supernatural powers, including the ability to heal themselves and others, and the ability to control the will of mortals and weaker Roicans. Theirs is a rich and ancient culture, shrouded in secret, with very surprising origins.<br />
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== Reviews ==<br />
[[Image:Grace.jpg|thumb|right|Grace Gilder]]<br />
* [http://theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/bloodchainedlaurence.htm 5 HEARTS from The Romance Studio] --<br />
I loved this story. It truly has it all. I went into this one thinking it had been built up to the point it couldn't possibly live up to everything I had read about it. Well, I was wrong, it surpassed my expectations and has become one of my favorite stories. Ms. Laurence has created a world of such beauty, laughter, love, betrayal and yes lust, it completely swept me away. Her characters have a life of their own. Finn and Grace are the perfect heroine and hero in their own imperfect way. I did not want this story to end but found that it couldn't have had a better ending. I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys a great story. <br />
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* [http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2007/October/LindaL-Bloodchained.htm 5 ANGELS from Fallen Angel Reviews] --<br />
''Bloodchained'' is like no other book...the talented Diana Laurence...crafts a tale that comes together brilliantly. Paranormal and historical romances are two of my favorite genres, and the way this story revolves around both genres is pure delight. The characters' emotions are remarkable. There are moments for laughter, and sometimes for a few tears, as Grace, Sebastian, and Finn, along with the other characters, exhibit wide range of emotions through love, disloyalty and deliverance that engages the reader at every turn of the page in this unique read. <br />
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[[Image:Finn.jpg|thumb|right|Finn Equain]]<br />
* [http://www.simegen.com/reviews/list/47611.html 5 STARS from Sime~Gen] --<br />
This carefully plotted novel by Diana Laurence was such a treat to read! Not many books are able to capture me completely the way this wonderful book did. Each chapter of ''Bloodchained'' made this reader hungry for more...a superb love story that touched my heart. I highly recommend this phenomenal read!<br />
<br />
* [http://www.romancejunkiesreviews.com/artman/publish/paranormal/Bloodchained.shtml 4 1/2 BLUE RIBBONS from Romance Junkies] --<br />
This unusual approach to novel writing has produced a story that will thrill paranormal and historical romance lovers alike...the blending of these genres is definitely a winning combination. The romances, and there are more than one in this novel, are at times sweet and at other times extremely intense. Laurence has imbued her characters with traits that range from one extreme to the other, from honor to depravity. I cried at heartbreaking moments in the story. At other moments, I laughed at the quick wit exhibited by several of the characters. Through it all, I enjoyed this story of love and passion, betrayal and redemption. Grab a copy of this superb book and experience the world of the Roicans for yourself.<br />
<br />
== Sign of the Bloodletters ==<br />
[[Image:sotbcovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Sign of the Bloodletters, 2009]]<br />
In 2009, Laurence and illustrator CC Rogers released ''Sign of the Bloodletters'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''Bloodchained'' universe. The comic takes place at Swife's Inn, where young Nevia Swife and her father Artur are visited by two strangers with disparate views of the legendary "Bloodletters." Nevia is particularly intrigued by the mysterious and alluring Jonas Tammany, whose motives in teaching her about the Roicans are difficult to discern. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the ''Bloodchained'' website.<br />
<br />
== Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets ==<br />
''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets'' is the sequel to the novel, and picks up with the original characters two years after the conclusion of ''Bloodchained''. A late 2009 release is planned by Living Beyond Reality Press.<br />
<br />
== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com Official ''Bloodchained'' website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com Diana Laurence's website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com Living Beyond Reality Press]<br />
* [http://www.soulfulsex-partners.blogspot.com The Soulful Sex Partners Project Blog]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wth76OuyeFU Trailer for ''Bloodchained'']</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=89893Diana Laurence2009-08-21T11:31:43Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for an October 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'', entitled ''Bloodchained 2: The Secret of Secrets'', for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=89892Diana Laurence2009-08-21T11:30:15Z<p>Dlau: /* On The Web */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for an October 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'' for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
* [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com/ Official site of ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=89891Diana Laurence2009-08-21T11:28:40Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for an October 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.howtocatchandkeepavampire.com ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'' for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=86968Diana Laurence2009-05-31T14:48:50Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence was approached by Sellers Publishing to write a guidebook to dating vampires. This humor/self-help book is slotted for a December 2009 release and is entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/cakav ''How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-by-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful''].<br />
<br />
Laurence is working on the sequel to ''Bloodchained'' for a late 2009 release. <br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot] entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=86130Diana Laurence2009-04-11T13:40:09Z<p>Dlau: /* Works */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot]entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''Looking on Darkness'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=86129Diana Laurence2009-04-11T13:39:34Z<p>Dlau: /* Works */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot]entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
* ''[[Looking on Darkness]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-7-6, 978-0-9792741-8-3<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
<br />
==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
<br />
== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=86128Diana Laurence2009-04-11T13:38:33Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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<div>[[Category: Erotic Romance]][[Category: Erotica with Soul]][[Category:Paranormal Romance Authors]][[Category: Paranormal Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction Authors]][[Category: Fantasy Authors]][[Category: Romantic Suspense Authors]][[Category: Science Fiction]][[Category: Futuristic]][[Category: Medieval]][[Category: Short Story Authors]][[Category: Free Fiction]][[Category: Wisconsin Authors]] [[Category: Electronic Books]]<br />
== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
<br />
Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
<br />
Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
<br />
[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
<br />
Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
<br />
[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
<br />
Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
<br />
During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
<br />
In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
<br />
In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
<br />
Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
<br />
In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
<br />
A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
<br />
Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot]entitled "Explorotica."<br />
<br />
== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
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==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
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== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Diana_Laurence&diff=86127Diana Laurence2009-04-11T13:36:03Z<p>Dlau: /* Biography */</p>
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== Biography ==<br />
[[Image:0807dlheadshot.jpg|thumb|right|Diana Laurence]] <br />
Diana Laurence is the pseudonym of Diane Lau, author of the "Soulful Sex" anthologies of erotic romance fiction. <br />
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Laurence is strongly influenced by psychoanalytical theorist Carl Jung and his principles regarding the psyche, archetypes, the anima/animus, the Unus Mondus, and synchronicity. These theories are subtly utilized in her romance fiction work, including Diana's Deck, which is a sort of Jungian Tarot. <br />
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Although graphic, Laurence's writing eschews coarse language and takes an idealized approach to the subject matter. Her stories typically are driven by a mystical/spiritual bond between the hero and heroine, based upon the compelling power of the animus over the female psyche. Terming her style "erotica with soul," Laurence writes tales in every romance genre, including Regency, paranormal, contemporary, historical, science fiction, and especially fantasy.<br />
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[[Image:ss1cvrsm.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex, 2004]] <br />
The author was born August 18, 1956, and grew up in the area of Milwaukee, Wis. and graduated in 1977 with a bachelors degree in English from the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She launched her writing career at age 13 with the publication of a short story in '''Teen'' magazine. She had a modest freelancing career which included the 1989 publication of ''The Crosses of Lent'' (as Diane Lau) by Concordia Publishing House, and numerous short fiction and nonfiction works. From 1997-2000 she edited a weekly ezine of National Hockey League-related humor "Hockey Snacks," which attained a cult following. In 1998 she published the self-help book ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' and the novel ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' both as Diane Lau (Living Beyond Reality Press).<br />
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Laurence's debut work of erotic romance was an anthology entitled [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), issued first as an ebook. It was a bestseller in the genre of romance ebooks and also a Finalist for Best Anthology in the 2005 Eppie Awards. Laurence subsequently penned the erotic romance novel ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' (New Age Dimensions, 2004), released in trade paperback and ebook formats. The sequel to the first Soulful Sex collection, [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'', followed in 2005, along with a trade paperback version of [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]''.<br />
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[[Image:bccovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Bloodchained, 2007]]<br />
In 2006 with the closing of New Age Dimensions, Laurence took the reins of her erotic romance career and reissued all her titles under her own publishing house, Living Beyond Reality Press. She also released ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' as well as a deck of "romance fortune telling cards" featuring her fictional characters, dubbed "[[Diana's Deck]]."<br />
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Also in 2006, as Diane Lau she wrote ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'', a record of the process and technological tools she used to operate her own publishing house.<br />
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During 2006 and 2007, Laurence released three ebook collections in the paranormal, science fiction, and fantasy romance genres, as well as a combined version in trade paperback, [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]''.<br />
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In 2007, Laurence conducted a unique project when she gathered a team of 63 readers and fans (The Soulful Sex Partners Project) to create her next work. The resulting novel was the vampire romance, ''[[Bloodchained]]''.<br />
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In 2008, Laurence teamed up with illustrator CC Rogers to create possibly the first "graphic excerpt" from a romance book. The text from the two-page mini-comic was taken from her story "As Commonplace as Rain" from ''Soulful Sex Volume II.'' The graphic excerpt is available for viewing on Laurence's website.<br />
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In February 2009, Laurence and Rogers released ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'', a 12-page comic book based in the ''[[Bloodchained]]'' universe. In addition to the print version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the Bloodchained website.<br />
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Also in February 2009, Laurence released another collection of short, erotic romance fiction, entitled ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]''. This anthology explores the more sinister aspects of the libido, and the stories are not all in the traditional HEA ("happily ever after") format of romance fiction.<br />
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In April 2009, Laurence released her first novel outside the romance genre. Entitled [http://www.dianalaurence.com/lod.html/ ''Looking on Darkness''], the book is a psychological thriller about psychic vampirism that takes place in 1991 Milwaukee. It explores numerous concepts from Jungian theory, including the animus and synchronicity.<br />
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A number of Laurence's short stories and novellas are available free to readers via the [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html/ LBR Press READ FREE Project], offered by Living Beyond Reality Press, online in html as well as in downloadable ebooks. <br />
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Laurence writes a monthly column for the website [http://www.novelspot.net/ Novelspot]entitled "Explorotica."<br />
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== Works ==<br />
* ''Living Beyond Reality: A Jungian Primer for Enhancing Your Life'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* ''The Resurrection of Captain Eternity'' – trade paperback, 1998 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Golden Padawan]]'' – free ebook, 2004 (as Diane Lau)<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – ebook, 2004, 978-0-9778722-0-6<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''The Scarlet Shackle]]'' – free ebook, originally published by New Concepts Publishing, 2004<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Artemis in Love"]] – free ebook, originally published by New Age Dimensions' "Dollar Dimensions" series, 2004<br />
* ''[[Souls' Embrace]]'' – ebook and trade paperback, 2004, 978-0-9778722-1-3, 978-0-9778722-2-0<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|''Gift of Flesh]]'' – free ebook, 2004<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance Volume II]]'' – ebook, 2005, 978-0-9778722-3-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance, Volumes I & II]]'' – trade paperback, 2005, 978-0-9778722-4-4<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Tartan"]] – 2005 – free ebook, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Playacting"]] – free ebook, originally published in ''SUITE'' Magazine, 2005<br />
* [[LBR Press READ FREE Project|"Secret Santas"]] – free ebook, originally published in New Age Dimensions ''Holiday Extravaganza'', 2005<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2006, 978-0-9778722-5-1, 978-0-9778722-6-8<br />
* [[Diana's Deck]] Romance Fortune Telling Cards, 2006<br />
* ''Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing'' – ebook, 2006 (as Diane Lau), 978-0-9778722-7-5<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-8-2<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]]'' – ebook, 2006, 978-0-9778722-9-9<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Fantasy Collection]]'' – ebook, 2007, 978-0-9792741-0-7<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal, Science Fiction & Fantasy Collections]]'' – trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-1-4<br />
* ''[[Bloodchained]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2007, 978-0-9792741-2-1, 978-0-9792741-3-8<br />
* ''[[Sign of the Bloodletters]]'' (comic book) – trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-4-5<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex: The Darker Side]]'' – ebook & trade paperback, 2009, 978-0-9792741-6-9, 978-0-9792741-5-2<br />
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==Awards==<br />
* [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy & Romance (Volume I)]]'' – Eppie Awards Finalist, Best Anthology, 2004<br />
* "What Your Favorite Romance Hero Tells Us About You," Preditors & Editors, Best Non-Fiction Article, 2004<br />
* The Romance Studio Blue Featured Author of the Year, 2005<br />
* "Je t'aime, Etienne," [[Soulful Sex Volumes I and II|''Soulful Sex Volume II]]'' – Reviewers International Organization, Finalist, Best Story from an Anthology, 2005<br />
* "The Successful Author, Revised" – First Place, 2006 Funds for Writers Essay Contest<br />
* [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Paranormal Collection]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* ''[[Soulful Sex Volume III]]'' – eCataromance Reviewers Choice Award 2006<br />
* "Alloy Love," [[Soulful Sex: The Collections|''Soulful Sex: The Science Fiction Collection]] - Mrs. Giggles.com Best Short Story 2007<br />
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==On The Web==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/ Diana Laurence website]<br />
* [http://www.eroticawithsoul.blogspot.com/ Diana Laurence's blog, "Erotica with Soul"]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/ Living Beyond Reality Press website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com/readfree.html LBR Press READ FREE Project - Diana Laurence's free ebooks]<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com/ Official site of the novel ''Bloodchained'']<br />
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== Selected Articles/Interviews ==<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romanceherovs21stcentury.htm The Romance Hero vs. the 21st Century] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2004<br />
* [http://www.loveromances.com/featuredarticle.html Erotic Romance: It's Good for Your Health!] - Diana Laurence for Love Romances, 2004<br />
* [http://novelspot.net/node/841 Spice without Shame] - Diana Laurence for Novelspot, 2005<br />
* [http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/dianalau.html?8449 Tech savvy Milwaukee author publishes her own books] - OnMilwaukee.com, 2006<br />
* [http://www.lipstickmystic.com/interviews/diana-laurence-interview-romance-writer.html The Definitive Diana Laurence Interview] - The Lipstick Mystic, 2006<br />
* [http://www.theromancestudio.com/articles/romancesexlaurence.htm Romance or Sex? An Author's Perspective] - Diana Laurence for The Romance Studio, 2007<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com/dianaimages/mreprint2.jpg Romance by Committee] - ''M Magazine'', February 2008</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Soulful_Sex:_The_Darker_Side&diff=82822Soulful Sex: The Darker Side2009-02-01T15:48:37Z<p>Dlau: New page: Category: Short StoriesCategory:AnthologyCategory: Erotic RomanceCategory: Erotica with SoulCategory:ParanormalCategory:Paranormal Romance[[Category: Electronic Boo...</p>
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* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': Living Beyond Reality Press<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Short Story Anthology, Erotic Romance<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/Soulful-Sex-Darker-Diana-Laurence/dp/097927415X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233432808&sr=8-1]<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image: sstdscvrmed.jpg|thumb|right|Soulful Sex: The Darker Side, 2009]]<br />
''Soulful Sex: The Darker Side'' includes 12 stories in the "erotica with soul" style of [[Diana Laurence]], and was published in both ebook and trade paperback formats in 2009. The collection explores the shadowy regions of the libido: forbidden love, infidelity, obsession, humiliation, secret lovers, deceit and seduction, and more. Not all the endings are happy, but they're definitely food for thought. The book includes these stories:<br />
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"Storytellers" (contemporary fantasy) - Maggie, whose libido has been at a low ebb in spite of her respectable marriage, has a midnight encounter with the secret lover who is her heart's desire. Only this time he's not a dream...he's flesh and blood. <br />
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"The Poet" (contemporary) - History's first "superstar" poet, Riley Madsen, has finally decided to grant his first public interviews and reveal his face. Celebrity blogger Miri Horace is stunned to be one of the chosen journalists. But her private tryst with her idol turns out nothing like she could have expected. <br />
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"The Experiment" (contemporary) - When Jay and Stephanie signed up for the experiment, they guessed what it would come to. A lab that looks like a martini lounge, two cups of strange liquid, and some very interesting instructions prove they were right.<br />
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"Piero and Gilia" (historical) - Piero Montague and Gilia Capulet, cousins respectively to Romeo and Juliet, have their own struggles with forbidden romance. Will the lesson of their cousins' fates make any difference in this star-crossed couple's choices? <br />
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"Don't" (contemporary) - Sometimes a guy can be really black hearted, but so sexy he gets away with it anyway. Sometimes the fact that he's black hearted just makes him sexier. <br />
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"Stalkers for Hire" (contemporary) - Recently divorced Amber is invited to avail herself of the services of a peculiar business called 'Attentives, Inc.' She’s not about to shell out the money...until she sees Cameron in the company's catalog. <br />
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"The Will of a Slave" (fantasy/historical) - Young Queen Parra is not particularly interested in her duty to increase the size of her harem. But then she falls hard for Loenid, a handsome physician captured in war. Unfortunately he values marital fidelity more than his life, and Parra has no idea how to achieve what she truly wants: Loenid's love. <br />
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"Nate and Erica Write a Sex Scene" (contemporary) - Nate writes science fiction. Erica writes romance. The two successful authors--and longtime friends--collaborate on a sexy story that requires they find common ground. It's an exercise that opens some interesting doors...some of which have been locked ever since they met.<br />
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"Summer’s Fantasy" (contemporary) - Aimee Connelly's participation in a monthly summer open market brings about her acquaintance with a beautiful, charming artist named Summer. Summer's obvious infatuation with Aimee causes mixed emotions...but among those emotions is unexpected desire. <br />
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"Professor Chambliss" (contemporary) - Lydia's last semester in college becomes problematic when she develops an inconvenient, irresistible crush on her Psychology of Marketing professor. The irascibly sexy Dr. Chambliss is enough of a pain by nature; and then Lydia finds out he suspects her feelings. <br />
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"Women Love Vampires" (contemporary paranormal) - Lacey meets Seth in a bar, and his vampiric personal style prompts an interesting conversation. When the gorgeous young man asks why women love vampires, Lacey finds herself eager to explain--and demonstrate. <br />
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"'Kiss Me and Other Commands" (contemporary) - New high school grad Bix Buxton laments his lack of a love life, until the internet grants him the amazing ability to command women. Bix's ethics, and his yearning for classmate Sara, are subsequently put to some interesting tests...especially when his "dream porn star" proves within reach. <br />
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== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com Diana Laurence's website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com Living Beyond Reality Press]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=File:Sstdscvrmed.jpg&diff=82821File:Sstdscvrmed.jpg2009-02-01T15:42:23Z<p>Dlau: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Comic Books]][[Category: 2009 Releases]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': Living Beyond Reality Press<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/Sign-Bloodletters-Diana-Laurence/dp/0979274141/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233433271&sr=1-13]<br />
* '''Read free online''' - [http://www.bloodchained.com/sotb.html]<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:sotbcovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Sign of the Bloodletters, 2009]]<br />
''Sign of the Bloodletters'' is a comic book written by [[Diana Laurence]] and illustrated by CC Rogers. The story is a spin-off of Laurence's popular vampire romance novel [[''Bloodchained'']], published in 2007.<br />
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''Sign of the Bloodletters'' chronicles one evening at the Swife's Inn. Two strangers visit Artur Swife and his daughter Nevia, sharing their disparate knowledge of the Bloodletters, the legendary blood-drinking race of immortals. Nevia is sympathetic towards those morally ambiguous beings called Roicans, but that may be due to the influence of the charming Jonas Tammany. <br />
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The comic book is 12 full color pages. In addition to the paperback version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the ''Bloodchained'' website.<br />
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== The Roicans ==<br />
Roicans are a completely new twist on vampires. Blood sustains them, but only special blood. They are indestructible and have only one weakness: their dependence on their mates. There are as many good, moral Roicans as there are evil, depraved ones...but you can't always tell which is which. They have select supernatural powers, including the ability to heal themselves and others, and the ability to control the will of mortals and weaker Roicans. Theirs is a rich and ancient culture, shrouded in secret, with very surprising origins.<br />
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== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com Official ''Bloodchained'' website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com Diana Laurence's website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com Living Beyond Reality Press]</div>Dlauhttps://romancewiki.bham.ac.uk//index.php?title=Sign_of_the_Bloodletters&diff=82818Sign of the Bloodletters2009-02-01T15:32:29Z<p>Dlau: New page: Category:VampireCategory: ParanormalCategory: Paranormal RomanceCategory: RenaissanceCategory: Comic BooksCategory: 2009 Releases * '''Author''': Diana Laurence...</p>
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<div>[[Category:Vampire]][[Category: Paranormal]][[Category: Paranormal Romance]][[Category: Renaissance]][[Category: Comic Books]][[Category: 2009 Releases]]<br />
* '''Author''': [[Diana Laurence]]<br />
* '''Publisher''': [[Living Beyond Reality Press]]<br />
* '''Year''': 2009<br />
* '''Genre''': Paranormal Suspense<br />
* '''Amazon Listing''' - [http://www.amazon.com/Sign-Bloodletters-Diana-Laurence/dp/0979274141/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233433271&sr=1-13]<br />
* '''Read free online''' - [http://www.bloodchained.com/sotb.html]<br />
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== Book Description ==<br />
[[Image:sotbcovermed.jpg|thumb|right|Sign of the Bloodletters, 2009]]<br />
''Sign of the Bloodletters'' is a comic book written by [[Diana Laurence]] and illustrated by CC Rogers. The story is a spin-off of Laurence's popular vampire romance novel [[''Bloodchained'']], published in 2007.<br />
<br />
''Sign of the Bloodletters'' chronicles one evening at the Swife's Inn. Two strangers visit Artur Swife and his daughter Nevia, sharing their disparate knowledge of the Bloodletters, the legendary blood-drinking race of immortals. Nevia is sympathetic towards those morally ambiguous beings called Roicans, but that may be due to the influence of the charming Jonas Tammany. <br />
<br />
The comic book is 12 full color pages. In addition to the paperback version offered for sale, Living Beyond Reality Press published the comic book free online on the ''Bloodchained'' website.<br />
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== The Roicans ==<br />
Roicans are a completely new twist on vampires. Blood sustains them, but only special blood. They are indestructible and have only one weakness: their dependence on their mates. There are as many good, moral Roicans as there are evil, depraved ones...but you can't always tell which is which. They have select supernatural powers, including the ability to heal themselves and others, and the ability to control the will of mortals and weaker Roicans. Theirs is a rich and ancient culture, shrouded in secret, with very surprising origins.<br />
<br />
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== On the Web ==<br />
* [http://www.bloodchained.com Official ''Bloodchained'' website]<br />
* [http://www.dianalaurence.com Diana Laurence's website]<br />
* [http://www.livingbeyondreality.com Living Beyond Reality Press]</div>Dlau