Dianne Leutner

Biography

Dianne Leutner, a Dutch national who now lives in England, knows the depths of grief firsthand after losing both her parents to terminal cancer and two sisters-in-law to sudden death within just a few years. It’s no surprise, then, that her first two books focus on the topic of loss.

Her debut book, Remembering, is a children’s bereavement book that was nominated at the BMA 2010 Book Awards, remains one of Child Bereavement UK’s best-selling books, and is heralded by the British Medical Association. Her second book Given Time to Say Goodbye is a raw, heartfelt memoir of a cancer caregiver who acknowledges the darkness of loss—revealing the surprising healing properties of honest grieving. It's a book of exemplary clarity and honesty that illuminates calm wisdom and sensitivity.

For fifteen years, Leutner worked in TV and radio production as a script supervisor, director, and producer. The author is passionate about helping others learn how to grieve well so they, too, can fully embrace life.

Smashwords Interview

What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
My aim in writing is to make every word fully meant, fully sincere and fully felt giving the reader honesty and clarity. The joy for me is that I believe that my words have a voice and the potential of making my readers feel with me and therefore helping them process their own emotions.
What do your readers mean to you?
My readers are the ones that don't brush grief and death under the carpet but face it.
I salute you!
Connecting with it will get you moving towards the light.
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Books

This member has not published any books.