Diana Wallis Taylor

Diana Wallis Taylor is a fiction writer who has a passion for creating captivating stories. Her writing career began at a young age when she sold a poem to a church newspaper at the age of twelve. This early success ignited a lifelong love for writing that would stay with her for years to come.

Taylor received her B.A. in Elementary Education from San Diego State University, which provided her with a solid foundation for her future writing endeavors. Her educational background in education has no doubt contributed to her ability to craft engaging and relatable characters that resonate with readers.

As a grandmother with six grown children and ten grandchildren, Taylor has a wealth of life experience to draw upon for her writing. Her experiences as a mother and grandmother have given her a unique perspective that is reflected in her work. Taylor is perhaps best known for her Biblical fiction and Christian fiction novels, which have captivated audiences and received critical acclaim.

Some of Taylor's most notable works include "Journey to the Well" and "Martha," which have garnered her a loyal following of readers. With each new project, Taylor continues to demonstrate her talent for creating compelling stories that transport readers to another time and place.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Journey to the Well 2003
2 Smoke Before the Wind 2009
3 Martha 2011
4 Mary Magdalene 2012
5 House of the Forest 2012
6 Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate 2013
7 Ruth, Mother of Kings 2013
8 Shadows on the Mountain 2013
9 Mary: Chosen of God 2016
10 Lydia, Woman of Philippi 2017
11 Hadassah, Queen Esther of Persia 2019
12 Rahab, Woman of Jericho 2020
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Halloween: Harmless Fun Or Risky Business? 2014
Collections
# Title Year
1 Wings of the Wind 2006