#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with Diane Floyd Boehm
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Please help me welcome Diane Floyd Boehm to the blog for #ThisorThatThursday!
Hardest thing about being a writer: The hardest part of writing for children is making sure every word is age-appropriate and engaging. Editing is a labor of love—it always feels never-ending, but I know it’s essential for a good story.
Easiest thing about being a writer: The easiest part is coming up with ideas; inspiration seems to pop up everywhere I look!
Something you’re really good at: I love performing in musicals, whether it's in the chorus or a small role. There’s real joy in helping an audience forget their worries and seeing smiles at curtain call.
Something you’re really bad at: Advanced math isn’t my strong suit. Arithmetic is fine, but once you get to trigonometry, I’m out—I’m all about creativity over calculations.
Last best thing you ate: A homemade pimento cheese sandwich from a local restaurant—absolute perfection.
Last thing you regret eating: Sushi. It’s just not for me. I’ll take good old barbecue any day!
Favorite music or song: My taste is broad—showtunes, Karen Carpenter, Anne Murray, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston. Anything with story and emotion.
Music that drives you crazy: Heavy metal is a bit much for me—it gives me more headaches than happy feelings.
The last thing you ordered online: Pirate ship decorations for my grandson's birthday cake. Creating themed cakes is one of my favorite traditions, and practicing icing waves brings me joy!
Favorite places you’ve been: Travel has been a gift. Two favorites: joining a group of women to the Arctic with Mountain High, where I learned sled dog care and explored ice caves for breast cancer research; and Kenya/Tunisia with Free the Children, building a library before heading out on safari to see wildlife in its natural habitat.
Places you never want to go to again: Honestly, I’d revisit any place—I find wonder in every journey, and some trips, like the Badlands of South Dakota, are so awe-inspiring I’ve returned just to share them with loved ones.
The first record/cassette/CD you ever bought: The Carpenters—Karen Carpenter’s pure voice brings magic to every song.
A type of music that’s not your cup of tea: Heavy rock just doesn’t speak to me the way storytelling music does.
My favorite book as a child: Little Golden Books—especially when my mom read Hansel and Gretel with dramatic voices. Her witch voice was unforgettable!
A book I’ve read more than once: Beautiful Joe, which our class read in fifth grade, fascinated me with its unusual history and heartfelt story—I still return to it.
Your favorite movie as a child: Pollyanna, starring Hayley Mills. My mom loved the book, and watching the film together made it a family favorite that shaped my love for optimism.
A TV show or movie that kept you awake at night: The British drama Silent Witness. My husband and I have watched every season, some episodes are so intense they gave me nightmares—thank goodness for Home Improvement to lighten the mood afterward!
About Diane:
Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author of children’s books and young adult historical fiction. Her stories inspire kindness, peace, and self-love, encouraging children and adults alike to “Embrace Imagination.” In addition to her writing, Diann loves connecting with audiences through school visits, book signings, and speaking engagements.
She is the co-host of Royally Confidential with Helena Chard on USA Global TV™ and Radio and brings a background in musical theatre and education to everything she does. Having lived in the Philippines and Dubai, Diann weaves her global experiences into her work while calling Austin, Texas home.
A wife, mother, grandmother, and humanitarian, Diann is dedicated to inspiring others through storytelling, creativity, and community service. Learn more about her books and projects at https://www.diannfloydboehm.com.
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