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 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?

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.

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

You may contact Dr. MaryAnn at the following social media venues:
Website: www.maryanndiorio.com
Blog (Winning with the Word): http://www.maryanndiorio.com/blog
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The Iron Saint Jan 11, 2021

by MaryAnn Diorio PhD

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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.

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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God Speaks to Me: Meditations from God's Heart to Yours Dec 6, 2013

by MaryAnn Diorio

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Do you ever wonder if God speaks to you? Well, He does. In this inspiring book, Dr. MaryAnn Diorio records her two-way conversations with God. You will be blessed as you hear God's voice speaking directly to you as well.

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Penelope Pumpernickel: Precocious Problem-Solver Dec 7, 2020

by MaryAnn Diorio

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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

by MaryAnn Diorio

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

by MaryAnn Diorio

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THE MADONNA OF PISANO - Book 1 in THE ITALIAN CHRONICLES TRILOGY SERIES

This riveting, page-turning series deals with the deepest issues of the human heart. Packed with intense emotion, it is inspiring readers throughout the world with its powerful message that forgiveness can free even the most wounded among us.

Book 1: THE MADONNA OF PISANO

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

A young, 19th-century Sicilian woman, Maria Landro, has a bright future ahead of her. Engaged to be married to her childhood sweetheart, Carlo Mancini, Maria is suddenly blindsided by her pastor and former teacher, Don Franco Malbone, a ruthless cleric bent on fulfilling his own selfish ambitions. When he brutally turns her world upside down by raping her, resulting in the conception and birth of their illegitimate son Nico, Maria faces the cruel double standard of a village whose code of honor reviles her and her innocent child and forces them into seclusion while allowing Don Franco to continue in his hypocrisy.

In the depths of her profound suffering, Maria comes face to face with demons she never knew existed within her, demons she does not know how to handle. When, however, she meets Luca Tonetta, she discovers the courage to face her demons by embracing the truth that demons must bow to the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

Meanwhile, Don Franco secretly wrestles with demons of his own. An only son forced into the priesthood by a demanding father, Don Franco sees the priesthood as nothing more than a means to be the somebody he's always wanted to be. When his sin nature emerges in full force, revealing his utter depravity and sending him reeling toward destruction, he must make the choice every human being must make: Will he choose his own way or God's way?

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

by MaryAnn Diorio

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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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Return to Bella Terra: Book 3 of The Italian Chronicles Trilogy Oct 23, 2017

by MaryAnn Diorio

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A mother, her son , and the man who threatens to come between them . . .

When Maria Landro Tonetta receives word that Mama is terminally ill, Maria travels to her Sicilian homeland with her son Nico. She finds herself yearning for the life she once knew as a child on Bella Terra, the family farm, now on the verge of bankruptcy.

Caught between two worlds, Maria dreams of moving back to Sicily with her husband and children to save the farm.
When, however, Nico’s biological father unexpectedly appears at Mama’s funeral, Maria faces a new enemy to her dream.

But is there an even greater enemy within her own soul?

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

by MaryAnn Diorio

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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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A Sicilian Farewell: Book 2 of The Italian Chronicles Trilogy Dec 9, 2016

by MaryAnn Diorio

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A young woman, a new land, and a dream that threatens to destroy her, her marriage, and her family . . .

When Maria Landro Tonetta reluctantly follows her husband Luca to the New World, she encounters obstacles unlike anything she could ever have imagined. Not only does she meet with rejection and isolation, but when Luca is unjustly accused of a crime, her whole world falls apart. Will she be able to trust God to see her through?

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The ABCs of TopNotch Writing: Attitude, Business, & Craft Oct 7, 2014

by MaryAnn Diorio

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DO YOU WANT TO BE A PUBLISHED WRITER?

Have you ever wondered how to become a published writer? Or, perhaps you already write but are frustrated with where you are in your writing career? Do you wonder if there are secrets to writing success? Then THE ABCs OF TOPNOTCH WRITING is the book for you!

In this brief, but information-packed self-help book for writers and aspiring writers, you will learn how to succeed in the three key areas that contribute to writing success: Attitude, Business, and Craft. You will learn that Attitude is the foundation stone for writing success. You will learn that, in order to succeed, you will need to treat your writing as a Business. You will learn not only that excellence must be the hallmark of all that you write, but you will learn how to be excellent at your writing. You will learn that nothing can make up for the lack of knowledge about the writing Craft.

So, don't put off your writing success any longer. Get your copy of The ABCs OF TOPNOTCH WRITING now, and start experiencing the publishing success you've always wanted.

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

by MaryAnn Diorio

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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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