MaryAnn L. Diorio

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About MaryAnn L. Diorio

Dr. MaryAnn Diorio is a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about writing entertaining, riveting, and page-turning fiction that transforms lives. Her fiction has won several awards, including First Place in Historical Fiction in the 2020 Christian Indie Awards Contest for her latest novel IN BLACK AND WHITE; the Silver Medal for eBook Fiction in the Illumination Book Awards Program sponsored by the Jenkins Group; First Place in Inspirational Fiction in the 2011 Colorado RWA Heart of the Rockies Contest; and First Place in Inspirational Fiction in the 2011 Space Coast Authors of Romance (STAR) Launching a Star Contest.

MaryAnn has also published THE ITALIAN CHRONICLES Trilogy. Book 1, THE MADONNA OF PISANO, Book 2, A SICILIAN FAREWELL, and Book 3: RETURN TO BELLA TERRA. These novels are also available as a complete trilogy in a single volume titled THE ITALIAN CHRONICLES. MaryAnn has also published two novellas: A CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING, winner of the Award for Ebook Fiction in the 2015 Illumination Book Awards Contest, and SURRENDER TO LOVE, a contemporary romance set in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Her latest novel is a New Adult Historical Romance titled IN BLACK AND WHITE. This book recently won First Place in Historical Fiction in the 2020 Christian Indie Writing Award Contest. Currently, MaryAnn is working on a contemporary romantic suspense novel set in Milan, Italy, and titled MIRACLE IN MILAN.

MaryAnn also writes for children. Her latest children’s book is titled PENELOPE PUMPERNICKEL: PRECOCIOUS PROBLEM-SOLVER, the first in her series of chapter books for early readers. Other children's books include POEMS FOR WEE ONES, a picture book of her poetry, THE DANDELION PATCH, a story about eminent domain, CANDLE LOVE, a picture book to help children deal with sibling rivalry, TOBY TOO SMALL, a story about a little boy who learns that it's not how big you are on the outside that matters; it's how big you are on the inside; and WHO IS JESUS?, a picture book on the character of Christ. MaryAnn has also written a chapter book titled DO ANGELS RIDE PONIES?

In addition to writing fiction, MaryAnn writes poetry and non-fiction. She recently released a compilation of her poems titled POEMS FOR ALL SEASONS and a nonfiction book titled THE IRON SAINT, a book on running and finishing the race of life in Christ.

Dr. MaryAnn holds the PhD and the MPhil in French and Comparative Literature from the University of Kansas, the MA in Italian Language and Literature from Middlebury College, the DMin in Christian Counseling from Christian Leadership University, and the MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She writes a popular weekly blog and podcast titled "Winning with the Word" that, like her fiction writing, deals with the deepest issues of the human heart. In her spare time, she loves to read, paint, and make up silly songs for her grandchildren. She loves children, dogs, and pizza, in that order.

MaryAnn resides in New Jersey with her husband Dom, a retired ER physician. They are the blessed parents of two wonderful daughters, a very smart son-in-law, and six rambunctious grandchildren.

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Miracle in Milan May 8, 2021

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When a young, female auditor discovers evidence that the man she loves is an embezzler, she must choose between ruining him or ruining herself.Amy Torelli, Chief Auditor for New York City-based Enson Pharmaceuticals, is assigned to audit the books of Enson's Italian branch in the enchanting city of Milan, Italy. Having made an inner vow never to trust a man again because of her father's betrayal, Amy finds herself falling in love with Enson Italia's American-born Vice-President, Ted McMasters. Will Ted be the one to cause her to break her inner vow?Ted McMasters is on the run. A run from rejection. From himself. From God. Having been wounded by a father who made him feel worthless, and having been dumped by the woman he wanted to marry, Ted is determined to keep all women at bay. But will Amy be the reason he changes his mind?

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A Christmas Homecoming (Christmas Holiday Extravaganza) Dec 4, 2012

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Seven Christmases have passed since Sonia Pettit last heard from her daughter Jody. Since Jody's departure, Sonia's world has been turned upside down. Her husband has died of a broken heart, and her son, bitter over his sister's destructive actions, has become rebellious. Her greatest desire is to have her family together at Christmas, but after what Jody has put them all through, can Sonia truly forgive her daughter? Jody Pettit O'Dair ran away to experience a life of adventure and excitement, but since her departure, her world has been turned upside down. She's been abandoned by the man she met and married, lost her job, and is unable to care for her two children. With nowhere else to turn, this prodigal daughter begins the long journey home and prays she will be welcomed after walking away so long ago. Will Jody find forgiveness in the arms of her family as easily as she received it from God?

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The Madonna of Pisano: Book 1 of The Italian Chronicles Trilogy Dec 14, 2015

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A young woman, a priest, and a secret that keeps them bitterly bound to each other . . .

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Poems for All Seasons: Reflections on the Seasons of Life Nov 4, 2020

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POEMS FOR ALL SEASONS by MaryAnn Diorio is a compilation of poems the author has written over a period of several years. The book includes poems in various forms, including sonnets, tetractyses, tercets, haikus, limericks, and an intriguing poetic form called the "Minute". A special feature of the book is the introduction of a new poetic form that MaryAnn created called the "Diorion"--a form inspired by her husband's family name. This new form alone is worth purchasing the book.

Diorio's poetry reflects the different seasons of life and offers the reader a perspective that will entertain, inspire, and transform. POEMS FOR ALL SEASONS will delight readers of poetry everywhere.

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The Iron Saint Jan 11, 2021

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The Church in America is on the verge of a tremendous spiritual awakening, an awakening that will first be fueled by persecution unlike anything we have ever seen before in this land. Indeed, a prophetic word given in my home church during the month of November gave this warning to the Church: "Prepare for the fire of persecution!"

But the Church is not ready for this persecution. For the most part, the Church in America has been weak and lukewarm. Flabby and lazy. Consumed with the world and not with the things of God. As a result, the Church has been deceived and has subverted the divine order of things.

In THE IRON SAINT, Dr. MaryAnn Diorio seeks to help equip the saints for the work of true, integritous, and effective ministry. As a teacher in the Body of Christ, it is her burning desire to help correct this devastating error.

In THE IRON SAINT, Dr. Diorio has outlined a plan of action for strengthening the Church through uncompromising obedience to the Word of God. This plan of action is based on her own 50 years of walking with the Lord and being led by His Holy Spirit.

If you are a born-again believer and member of the Body of Christ, make this book a top reading priority.

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Penelope Pumpernickel: Dynamic Detective: Book 2 in The Penelope Pumpernickel Series (The Penelope Pumpernickel Series of Chapter Books) Jun 28, 2021

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Eight-year-old Penelope Pumpernickel--Penny, for short--has another encounter with homeschool trouble-maker Grandville Ungerleider--Grandy, for short. Grandy says he has discovered a treasure chest in the basement of the church where their Homeschool Consortium meets every Thursday. But is Grandy telling the truth? How can Penelope find out? Students are forbidden to go down to the basement.

And then there's the case of the missing maps? Who stole them and why?

Join Penelope and her BFF, Tilly Mendoza, for another exciting adventure as Detective Penelope solves another homeschool mystery. In this second of the delightful Penelope Pumpernickel Series of chapter books for six-to-ten-year-old children, Penelope learns that no matter how hard it is to do right, doing right is always the right thing to do.

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Surrender to Love Jun 15, 2015

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When young widow and life coach Dr. Teresa Lopez Gonzalez goes to Puerto Rico to coach Pilar Sanchez, the granddaughter of her mother’s best childhood friend, Teresa comes face-to-face with her own unwillingness to surrender to God's will for her life. In the process, she learns that only by losing her life will she truly find it.

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Penelope Pumpernickel: Precocious Problem-Solver: Book 1 in The Penelope Pumpernickel Series (The Penelope Pumpernickel Series of Chapter Books) Dec 7, 2020

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Eight-year-old Penelope Pumpernickel--Penny, for short--has run into a big problem. His name is Grandville Ungerleider--Grandy, for short.
Grandy wants to be Penny's friend, but he has a strange way of letting her know. Maybe his father's recent death has something to do with it.
Penny's best-friend-forever, Matilda Mendoza--Tilly, for short--offers Penny some good suggestions about what to do with Grandy.
When Grandy disrupts the Homeschool Consortium with his crazy antics, Penny must find a way to solve the big problems he causes.
In this first of the delightful Penelope Pumpernickel Series of chapter books for six-to-ten-year-old children, Penelope learns that no matter how big a problem you face, there is always a way to solve it with God's help.

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In Black and White Nov 1, 2019

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Winner of First Place in Historical Fiction in the 2020 Christian Indie Awards Contest.

A white woman. A black man. And their forbidden love.

Can endurance and faith sustain the love between a white woman and a black man, threatened by rejection, guilt, and racial injustice? Can love alone reconcile their starkly different worlds, lighting the way to a bright future together?

When graduate student, Tori Pendola, a white American woman, and Jebuni Kalitsi, a Ghanaian exchange student and heir to his tribe's chieftaincy, fall deeply in love, they must face not only their own inner demons of rejection and guilt but also the demons of societal hatred bent on destroying their relationship. Will their love survive the cruel and bitter attacks against them? Or will hatred and prejudice gain the upper hand?

In Black and White is a deeply moving story of the power of God's love to restore all that is broken in their lives.

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You Were Made for Greatness! Oct 4, 2011

by MaryAnn Diorio

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Here at last! A dynamic book that will help you overcome negative feelings about yourself and put you on the road to success in every area of your life. Using sound Biblical principles, nationally known author, life coach, and businesswoman, Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, deals with such life-changing topics as overcoming worry and fear, taking charge of your life, learning to accept yourself, and finding your purpose in life. YOU WERE MADE FOR GREATNESS! Offers practical advice which, if applied, guarantees success and will help you become all that God created you to be.

Author of four books and over 100 published articles, Dr. Diorio holds four university degrees, including the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy in French and Comparative Literature from the University of Kansas and the Master of Arts in Italian Language and Literature from Middlebury College. Currently, she is completing the Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction through Seton Hill University. Dr. MaryAnn is the founder and owner of TopNotch Communications Group, LLC, a full-service firm providing writing, coaching, and translation services to individuals and businesses around the world.

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The Antique Clock: A Short, Short Story Jan 17, 2020

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When Becca Jordan purchases an antique clock at a flea market, her life takes a wild turn into an unbelievable past that catapults her into an even more unbelievable future.

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Fire Engine Love: A Short Story Feb 19, 2019

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Tammie Burke is expecting her second child. But when her husband is suddenly taken from her, Tammie faces the fear of having to raise their two children alone. Will her faith in God help her to put her life back together?

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