Diane A. Rhynes began writing as a youth, first published at the age of 10. She has since written everything from employee handbooks and manuals to press releases and grant proposals. Diane has also done journalism work for the Akron Beacon Journal, Leader Publications, Record Publishing and Black Church New.

In 2012, Diane wrote, co-directed and produced the Gospel stage play, “When You’ve Been Called,” which debuted at the infamous EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the campus of her alma mater The University of Akron and has since completed her first novel that shares the name of the stage play, which is available on Amazon.

Diane holds a BA in English, an MFA in Motion Pictures and Television and a MDiv.