Dianna Rostad is a successful historical fiction novelist, best known for her best-selling debut novel, "You Belong Here Now." Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Rostad's parents moved there from the farms of Arkansas and the ranches of Montana. As a married woman, she has three children, and she decided to pursue a career in writing when they were old enough to become independent.
In 2009, Rostad attended the Writer's Path Program at Southern Methodist University, which marked the beginning of her professional writing journey. She is passionate about the research and discovery of places and people that she sets her novels in, and her love for historical fiction is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and richly drawn characters. Rostad's writing is characterized by its big-heartedness, making it accessible to wide audiences.
Rostad's creative endeavors include extensive travel to uncover the last artifacts of our shared history, which she uses to bring life, truth, and hope into her novels. She is a USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author, with "You Belong Here Now" being a 2022 WILLA Literary Award Finalist for Historical Fiction and shortlisted for Reading the West's Debut Fiction Award 2022. Rostad is also an active volunteer for various causes, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog, Bennee, and growing flowers in her garden. She currently resides in Washington and Florida, where she continues to write big-hearted novels for wide audiences.