Diane Hatz is a multi-talented author, organizer, and inner activist. Her debut novel, Rock Gods & Messy Monsters, has earned numerous honors, including first runner-up for the 2024 Eric Hoffer Award in Science Fiction & Fantasy and #1 Amazon Hot New Release in three categories. Her second book, Fallen Spirits, continues her creative journey. 

After thirty-some years and two careers, one in the music industry and another in healthy food advocacy, Diane turned her focus back to her first passion—writing fiction. She has a Masters in Creative Writing and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.