Diane Richards
@thedianerichards.bsky.social
Author of “Ella: A Novel”
We are deeply grateful for the decades of unwavering support and inspiration from Dr. Brenda M. Greene, and we were truly honored to have presented her with the Inaugural John Oliver Killens Literary Leadership Award.
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #DrBrendaMGreene #BookSky
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #DrBrendaMGreene #BookSky
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We are deeply grateful for the decades of unwavering support and inspiration from Dr. Brenda M. Greene, and we were truly honored to have presented her with the Inaugural John Oliver Killens Literary Leadership Award.
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #DrBrendaMGreene #BookSky
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #DrBrendaMGreene #BookSky
As we celebrated 75 years of the Harlem Writers Guild, we also wanted to pay homage to the incredible voices who have supported the HWG, both past and present, to not only reflect on our history but to set the stage for the next level of the Harlem Writers Guild.
#HWG75 #TheHarlemWritersGuild
#HWG75 #TheHarlemWritersGuild
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As we celebrated 75 years of the Harlem Writers Guild, we also wanted to pay homage to the incredible voices who have supported the HWG, both past and present, to not only reflect on our history but to set the stage for the next level of the Harlem Writers Guild.
#HWG75 #TheHarlemWritersGuild
#HWG75 #TheHarlemWritersGuild
As the Executive Director of the Harlem Writers Guild, I want to send a special thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make our 75th anniversary celebration truly special and to our special guests for supporting what we do.
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #BlackWriters
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #BlackWriters
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
As the Executive Director of the Harlem Writers Guild, I want to send a special thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make our 75th anniversary celebration truly special and to our special guests for supporting what we do.
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #BlackWriters
#HWG75 #HarlemWritersGuild #BlackWriters
As we continue to celebrate the Harlem Writers Guild’s 75th anniversary by looking back at some of its founders, we now come to Dr. John Henrik Clarke.
I’m also including three of his most important literary works.
I’m also including three of his most important literary works.
September 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As we continue to celebrate the Harlem Writers Guild’s 75th anniversary by looking back at some of its founders, we now come to Dr. John Henrik Clarke.
I’m also including three of his most important literary works.
I’m also including three of his most important literary works.
As Executive Director of the Harlem Writers Guild, I am honored to be celebrating their 75th anniversary with them.
To reflect on its history, I will be highlighting a few of its original members, starting today with John Oliver Killens.
To reflect on its history, I will be highlighting a few of its original members, starting today with John Oliver Killens.
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As Executive Director of the Harlem Writers Guild, I am honored to be celebrating their 75th anniversary with them.
To reflect on its history, I will be highlighting a few of its original members, starting today with John Oliver Killens.
To reflect on its history, I will be highlighting a few of its original members, starting today with John Oliver Killens.
Continuing our exploration of classic pop culture divas, we now look at Audrey Hepburn, an iconic actress from the mid-50s who starred in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “Roman Holiday”, and “My Fair Lady”.
August 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Continuing our exploration of classic pop culture divas, we now look at Audrey Hepburn, an iconic actress from the mid-50s who starred in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “Roman Holiday”, and “My Fair Lady”.
It’s been a dream come true seeing a story I wrote about a woman who inspired me to follow my dreams appear on store shelves. And I hope “Ella” can do the same for you!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
August 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It’s been a dream come true seeing a story I wrote about a woman who inspired me to follow my dreams appear on store shelves. And I hope “Ella” can do the same for you!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
Continuing to explore examples of classic pop culture divas, we now look at Dorothy Dandridge, who played Carmen Jones in the 1954 film of the same name, and a few books that explore her successful career and decline.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
August 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Continuing to explore examples of classic pop culture divas, we now look at Dorothy Dandridge, who played Carmen Jones in the 1954 film of the same name, and a few books that explore her successful career and decline.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
On my journey to become a singer, I was supported not only by my family and friends but also by a few incredible women whom I aspired to be.
So, for today’s video, I’m sharing a few of my favorite singers!
“Ella: A Novel” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
So, for today’s video, I’m sharing a few of my favorite singers!
“Ella: A Novel” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
August 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
On my journey to become a singer, I was supported not only by my family and friends but also by a few incredible women whom I aspired to be.
So, for today’s video, I’m sharing a few of my favorite singers!
“Ella: A Novel” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
So, for today’s video, I’m sharing a few of my favorite singers!
“Ella: A Novel” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
Taking"Ella" from a concept to a reality took months of research and exploring archival records from the time period and Ella's life so I could not only reconstruct them, but to also learn new sides to them that many people don’t know.
Out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social
Out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Taking"Ella" from a concept to a reality took months of research and exploring archival records from the time period and Ella's life so I could not only reconstruct them, but to also learn new sides to them that many people don’t know.
Out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social
Out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social
Since we discussed what it means to be a diva last week, now we’ll be looking at some examples of classic pop culture divas and their fashion.
Today, I’m highlighting Grace Kelly, a popular American actress from the 1950s who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco.
Today, I’m highlighting Grace Kelly, a popular American actress from the 1950s who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco.
July 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Since we discussed what it means to be a diva last week, now we’ll be looking at some examples of classic pop culture divas and their fashion.
Today, I’m highlighting Grace Kelly, a popular American actress from the 1950s who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco.
Today, I’m highlighting Grace Kelly, a popular American actress from the 1950s who married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and became the Princess of Monaco.
Being an author has been an incredible experience, but my favorite part is getting to write and create things using my imagination!
My debut novel, “Ella: A Novel”, is available now where books are sold from Amistad Books. You can order a copy using this link: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
My debut novel, “Ella: A Novel”, is available now where books are sold from Amistad Books. You can order a copy using this link: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
July 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Being an author has been an incredible experience, but my favorite part is getting to write and create things using my imagination!
My debut novel, “Ella: A Novel”, is available now where books are sold from Amistad Books. You can order a copy using this link: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
My debut novel, “Ella: A Novel”, is available now where books are sold from Amistad Books. You can order a copy using this link: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
I love recounting this story because it made me so happy to know that I could retell the untold story of the First Lady of Song, but that I could do so in a way that was natural and convincing.
“Ella” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
July 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I love recounting this story because it made me so happy to know that I could retell the untold story of the First Lady of Song, but that I could do so in a way that was natural and convincing.
“Ella” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
Thanks to Michelle Skelton for this wonderful review of “Ella”!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social!
July 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thanks to Michelle Skelton for this wonderful review of “Ella”!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social!
While I did conduct extensive research into the life of Ella Fitzgerald, I reimagined much of her life for various reasons, and I enjoy hearing how readers couldn’t believe that much of the story isn’t true!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
June 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
While I did conduct extensive research into the life of Ella Fitzgerald, I reimagined much of her life for various reasons, and I enjoy hearing how readers couldn’t believe that much of the story isn’t true!
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
I’ve spend the last few weeks discussing the Harlem Renaissance and various aspects of Ella Fitzgerald’s life, but I haven’t fully introduced myself, so here are a few things I want you to know about me!
“Ella” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
“Ella” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
June 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’ve spend the last few weeks discussing the Harlem Renaissance and various aspects of Ella Fitzgerald’s life, but I haven’t fully introduced myself, so here are a few things I want you to know about me!
“Ella” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
“Ella” is out now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social. Order here: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
So many authors can be credited for contributing to the African American literary canon, but today, I’m highlighting three of my personal favorites, all of whom led the Black Women's Literary Renaissance in the 1970s.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
June 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So many authors can be credited for contributing to the African American literary canon, but today, I’m highlighting three of my personal favorites, all of whom led the Black Women's Literary Renaissance in the 1970s.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
Founded in 1950, the Harlem Writers Guild has supported several well-known authors, including myself as I wrote "Ella," and I am overjoyed to be celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
June 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Founded in 1950, the Harlem Writers Guild has supported several well-known authors, including myself as I wrote "Ella," and I am overjoyed to be celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
By opening the Apollo Theater to Black and White attendees, the Harlem Renaissance was kept alive by allowing Black performers to perform and demonstrate their talents, helping many enter the mainstream.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
June 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
By opening the Apollo Theater to Black and White attendees, the Harlem Renaissance was kept alive by allowing Black performers to perform and demonstrate their talents, helping many enter the mainstream.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
Today, I'm highlighting a few of the individuals responsible for helping take Ella Fitzgerald from a young girl at the Apollo Theater to the iconic First Lady of Song we know today.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
May 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Today, I'm highlighting a few of the individuals responsible for helping take Ella Fitzgerald from a young girl at the Apollo Theater to the iconic First Lady of Song we know today.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
Ella Fitzgerald entered the world of music a few years after the Harlem Renaissance came to an end, but getting to see Black artists thrive during the era was a huge inspiration for her to continue pursuing music.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
May 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ella Fitzgerald entered the world of music a few years after the Harlem Renaissance came to an end, but getting to see Black artists thrive during the era was a huge inspiration for her to continue pursuing music.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
Even after 100 years, the impact of Harlem on Black culture can still be seen in the works of contemporary Black writers, and is a great place to start for those exploring the history of literature and emergence in of Black writers in the post-war years.
May 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Even after 100 years, the impact of Harlem on Black culture can still be seen in the works of contemporary Black writers, and is a great place to start for those exploring the history of literature and emergence in of Black writers in the post-war years.
While the Harlem Renaissance faced criticism from its contemporaries, today, the city of and its impact on American culture continues to uplift and inspire contemporary writers, performers, and singers to embrace their identities and heritages.
May 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
While the Harlem Renaissance faced criticism from its contemporaries, today, the city of and its impact on American culture continues to uplift and inspire contemporary writers, performers, and singers to embrace their identities and heritages.
Ella Fitzgerald has been a major inspiration to me since I was a little girl. So, when I decided to write a novel, I knew that I had to write about her.
But as I researched her life, I uncovered someone who was both unrecognizable and someone I could relate to in surprising ways.
But as I researched her life, I uncovered someone who was both unrecognizable and someone I could relate to in surprising ways.
May 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Ella Fitzgerald has been a major inspiration to me since I was a little girl. So, when I decided to write a novel, I knew that I had to write about her.
But as I researched her life, I uncovered someone who was both unrecognizable and someone I could relate to in surprising ways.
But as I researched her life, I uncovered someone who was both unrecognizable and someone I could relate to in surprising ways.
In the course of writing “Ella”, I discovered that she and I were connected on a much more personal level.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
You can use this link to order a copy: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
You can use this link to order a copy: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
April 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In the course of writing “Ella”, I discovered that she and I were connected on a much more personal level.
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
You can use this link to order a copy: linkin.bio/dianerichards/
“Ella: A Novel” is available now where books are sold from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.
You can use this link to order a copy: linkin.bio/dianerichards/