Eight members of WriteOn Joliet will present “An Evening With WriteOn Joliet: Readings to Entertain and Inspire You” on April 22 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.
Admission is $5.
One of the author/performers is Diana Estell.
The joy and pains of Diana's personal story, as well as her educational background, have shaped her writing style.
Diana has a Bachelor of Arts from Northern Illinois University and it was there, while writing for her classes in anthropology, that her love of writing re-awoke.
Growing up, Diana had a book in her hand constantly, books like Little House on the Prairie, Little Women, and countless others.
The love of words is a deep passion of hers. She enjoyed reading the dictionary, taking words and changing them into new words.
Words were her imaginary playground, a veritable lush garden, springing out blossoms of creativity.
When Star Wars blasted into orbit, so too did Diana’s love for all things fantasy. Dungeon and Dragons and Star Trek played a significant role in her private imaginary world.
Now the worded playground, with its abundant flora, sprung forth thorns of sharpened steel. Planets and creatures emerged with ease. This passion for fantasy has never left but has grown stronger.
Diana has traveled extensively, most recently to Paris, France. Her love for history, martial arts and weapons is woven into her writings. She has a black belt in a martial arts blend of Taekwondo and Jujitsu.
She had anticipated she would be going on archeological digs after graduating, but childhood dreams never die. No matter how many layers of her past accumulated, nothing could stop a story from emerging in her mind.
Diana's first novel, Abyss of the Fallen, was released by Brimstone Fiction in 2020.
Email Diana at inklings67@aol.com.
The other authors and performers on April 22 are Denise M. Baran-Unland, Maureen Blevins, Edward Calkins, Holly Coop, Steve Cordin, Cean Magosky and Duanne Walton.
Lobby doors open at 6 p.m. Concessions and drinks available for purchase. WriteOn Joliet books and anthologies will be available for purchase one hour before the show, during intermission and immediately after the show’s conclusion.
The Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre is at 201 West Jefferson Street, downtown Joliet, 60432.
For tickets and more information, visit bicentennialpark.org or contact the office: 815-724-3761 or bipark@joliet.gov.
For more information, visit dianaestell.com and writeonjoliet.com.
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