About Diann Floyd Boehm
Best Selling Author
My Story
I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and moved to Texas with my parents and two older brothers when I was about two. Our family grew, and in the end, I had five brothers! It was a blast to have two older brothers and three younger ones. However, our home was never dull.
Discovering the excitement of storytelling
I had several teachers who would have our class make group stories. Of course, none of us students knew how the story would turn out with all the twists and turns swirling from our imaginations. But, it was a great technique to inspire storytelling and creative writing.
The stage
In fourth grade, I entered my first talent show with friends and discovered I loved entertaining and making people smile. At that moment, I knew I wanted to learn every form of storytelling: acting, singing, and the power of words.
Life
I graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I later received my Kindergarten endorsement at the University of Texas at Austin. I married my husband John, a diplomat, and we moved to the Philippines. I taught 4th grade at the American International School in Manila, Philippines. I continued teaching when we returned to Texas with the birth of our first child. I enjoyed teaching for many years; no matter my grade, there was always story time. Our family grew to five, and reading and story-time were a part of the bedtime routine. Eventually, the kiddos would become quite the storytellers themselves. Today, we have three beautiful, successful adults and one grandchild. Fast forward to the present _My husband and I lived overseas for his work for fourteen years, but I could travel home at least twice a year. Living abroad has allowed me to meet people from all over the world. My travels only add to my blessing of having the opportunity to travel in my own country. I have only to visit Wisconsin, Michigan, and Hawaii, and then I will have spent time in all 50 states.
Humanitarian
I have had the good fortune to work with incredible individuals and organizations doing humanitarian work in various countries. When I visit villages in other countries, I find storytelling of one form or another plays a role.
Writer
I finally decided it was time to put my words on paper. The rest is history, with more stories to follow!
Publishers
Norns Triad Publications – Julie Northup – Sahara Foley – Karen Mosseman
OC Publishing in Halifax, Canada – Owner Anne O’ Connell
Texas Sisters Press – C J Peterson
My author story so far…
Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author of children’s books and young adult historical fiction. In addition, Diann writes books to inspire readers to be kind, love themselves, peace in the world, and to embrace imagination! You can find all her books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and order through your favorite bookstore.
Diann continues to be involved in various humanitarian projects with multiple organizations.
Diann was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents of George M. Floyd and Mabel Adella Harris Floyd. The family moved to Texas when she was almost 2, along with her two brothers. Over time, the Floyd family grew, with three more brothers added. Diann has five brothers: Chris, Danny, Mike, Larry, and Bryan. Diann is a wife and mother of three grown children and one grandson. She and her husband have traveled extensively to many parts of the world and have lived in the Philippines and Dubai. She and her husband now reside in Austin, Texas.
I’m a member of the following:
Authors Marketing International
Texas Authors Institute
Authors Marketing International
SCBWI
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