- THE STORIES OUTSIDE THE STORIES
THE
SPOT
LIGHT.
Conversations, reviews and literary recognition—a closer look at the imagination and determination behind Diane’s books.
- THE AWARDS LEDGER
STORIES
WORTH
NOTING.
A curated archive of distinctions listed on Diane’s official site. Repeated entries are consolidated for clearer reading.
14 / 14
2024
The BookFest Awards — 1st Place Children’s Picture Book
The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn, The Dreaded Pirate Captain
13 / 14
2024
Literary Titan Book Award
The Secret of One-Eyed Cogburn, The Dreaded Pirate Captain
12 / 14
2023
Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards — Romance-Suspense
A Compromising Position
11 / 14
2023
International Firebird Book Award — Suspense Romance
A Compromising Position
10 / 14
2023
The BookFest Awards — 1st Place, Fiction Romantic Suspense
A Compromising Position
09 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — Honorable Mention, Fun & Bizarre
A Compromising Position
08 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — Honorable Mention, Best Character
A Compromising Position
07 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — 2nd Place Women’s Fiction
A Compromising Position
08 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — Honorable Mention, Best Character
A Compromising Position
07 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — 2nd Place Women’s Fiction
A Compromising Position
06 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — 2nd Place Romance
A Compromising Position
05 / 14
2023
Outstanding Creator Awards — 1st Place Suspense
A Compromising Position
04 / 14
2019
Readers Choice Awards — Grand Prize Winner
Lara’s Story
03 / 14
2019
Readers Choice Awards — 1st Place Historical Fiction
Lara’s Story
02 / 14
2017
Most Inspiring Author Award
The Jeweled Dagger Series
- 01
- THE HONORS / VISUAL MOMENT
BEYOND
THE TROPHY.
- HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Angelina’s Secret
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DIGITAL AWARD
- HISTORICAL FICTION
Lara’s Story
READERS CHOICE RECOGNITION
- ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
A Compromising Position
- 02
- THE AUTHOR AS A GUEST
LET’S TALK
STORIES.
Diane’s body of work opens conversations around historical fiction, complicated heroines, life after career transitions, storytelling without rigid outlines, and the power of beginning a new creative chapter later in life.
- 03
- EDITORIAL RESOURCES
A PRESS KIT,
REIMAGINED.
A suggested modular press-room structure for the final website. Every resource should be reviewed and approved before becoming a public download.
- 01 / AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Short-form author bio
A concise, approved third-person biography highlighting Diane’s publishing journey, genres and life in Montana.
- 02 / BOOK INFORMATION
Book fact sheets
Publication details, short synopses, genre classifications, approved covers and official retailer listings.
- 03 / VISUAL ASSETS
Portraits & media images
Space reserved for an authentic approved author portrait, book jackets and licensed promotional images.
- 04
- PODCAST GUEST APPEARANCE
Cracking
the
Rich Code
Diane Merrill Wigginton is a novelist and publisher who shares her story of reinvention. The former dental technician, rancher and mother of six tells us “As long as you are still breathing, its not too late.” Read her chapter, “My Third Act in Life and How I Cracked My Own Rich Code” in Cracking the Rich Code, Volume 20…
- 05
- AUTHOR’S STORY
Behind the
Scenes of
The Magician Killer
Suspense thrillers often thrive on tension, atmosphere, and the delicate unraveling of truth — but The Magician Killer by Diane Merrill Wigginton elevates the genre with a deeply psychological edge and an emotionally complex protagonist. Set against the haunting backdrop of Alaska’s vast wilderness…
- 06
- A LOOK INSIDE HER WORLD
The
Creative
Diane Wigginton
At an age when many are eyeing retirement, Diane Merrill Wigginton was just getting started. Her transformation from busy mom to celebrated author—complete with five novels, a children’s book, and seventeen Independent Book Awards, proves that creative success has no expiration date…
- 07
- A WELL-DESERVED HONOR
Merrill-Wigginton Named
Woman
of the Month
Kalispell, MT, August 14, 2024 –(PR.com)– Diane Merrill-Wigginton of Kalispell, Montana, has been named a Woman of the Month for August 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of writing and publishing…
- 08
- A SNEAK PEEK
A Compromising
Position
Is love the solution to our problems? Can good intentions build a solid moral compass? A Compromising Position by Diane Merrill Wigginton is a romantic suspense story reflecting the change that love can bring into someone’s life. We learn about Catherine Lawrence, a newly appointed campaign manager. Following her grandmother’s terminal illness, Catherine is forced to embark on a new journey. She falls in love with Jake Ryan, a surfer from Australia…
- 09
- AWARD WINNER
Wigginton Wins
Suspense Award
Honorable Mentions: The lines “I’m glad the shark didn’t eat you” and “a pesky shrimp swimming in the wrong direction” (i.e. choking on a shrimp) from “A Compromising Position” by Diane Merrill-Wigginton.
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- THE WINNING STORY
Grand Prize
Winner,
2019
We’re pleased to announce that the Grand Prize winner of the 2019 TCK Publishing Readers Choice Awards is Lara’s Story by Diane Merrill Wigginton.
Congratulations to Diane, who won a Kindle Fire HD 10 Tablet and a 1-Year Access Pass to Bestseller Ranking Pro…
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- THE READER’S LETTER
NEW WORLDS. IN YOUR
INBOX.
Timmy, Jimmy and Jade discover a treasure chest and a feared pirate captain who isn’t quite what they expected. Meet One-Eyed Cogburn in a mystery-filled adventure for younger readers.
