Diana Y. Paul was born in Akron, Ohio and has a Ph.D. inBuddhist Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has a B.A. in both psychology and philosophy from Northwestern University. Diana is a former Stanford professor in Buddhism with a focus on the role of women.
Things Unsaid is an award-winning novel: a 2016 USA Best Book Awards Finalist in two categories (Best New Fiction and Best Literary Fiction), 2016 Beverly Hills Book Awards Winner for Best New Adult Fiction, Readers Favorite Silver Award Winner for Best Drama and has been listed as #2 on Brit.co's "14 Books about Families Crazier than Yours".
“With a grace that is absorbing and deft, Paul tackles many difficult questions, including filial responsibility, depression, marital strife, and sexual identity. …The author depicts heart-wrenching conundrums as the three siblings are forced repeatedly to evaluate their personal priorities….An engaging tale of family dysfunction and intractable senior citizens.” Kirkus Review
Diana Y. Paul is also the author of three books on Buddhism, one of which has been translated into Japanese and German. Her short stories have appeared in a number of literary journals. She lives in Carmel, CA with her husband and calico cat, Mao. Diana is currently completing a second novel, A Perfect Match, and when not writing creates mixed media art. Her art has been featured in museums and galleries in California, Hawaii, and Japan. Visit her blog on movies and art at: www.unhealedwound.com and her author website at: www.dianaypaul.com. Twitter: @DianaPaul10
