Diana Wallis Taylor

Diana Wallis Taylor is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books, including Hadassah, Queen Esther of Persia; Lydia, Woman of Philippi; Mary, Chosen of God; Ruth, Mother of Kings; Shadows on the Mountain; Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate; House of the Forest; the novels Mary Magdalene and Martha; Smoke Before the Wind; Journey to the Well; and Halloween: Harmless Fun or Risky Business?

Her additional published works include a collection of poetry, Wings of the Wind; an Easter cantata, “Glorious,” written with a musical collaborator and available on Sheet Music Plus; and contributions to various magazines and compilations.

Diana received her B. A. in Elementary Education at San Diego State University and was an elementary school teacher for twenty-two years. She operated two coffeehouse/used bookstores and later retired from a private Christian college as Director of Conference Services.

She makes her home in San Diego, California. Readers are welcome to reach out to her and read her blog at www. dianawallistaylor. com.