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Diane Ioannou
Diane Ioannou

The author lived in Southern California where she worked hard to earn her bachelor’s degree in accounting, and also managed to pass the CPA exams. After completing her studies, she met, married her husband and started a family. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce while the children were still young. 

Diane dedicated herself to raising her two children while also working full time as a financial and forensic auditor. As her children grew older and she had more free time, she also pursued a master’s degree in taxation by attending evening classes. 

Just as she thought life would get easier with her eldest starting university, she faced yet another life changing transition that led her back to Greece, her birthplace, where she settled in a small port town to heal. It was there Diane began writing her series of books. 

She named the series—Artemis Child—to represent the strength and endurance she discovered within herself during times of great trials and tribulations. In each book, she includes her personal experiences—her adventures, life transition, and struggles of adjusting to a new environment. 

Her background of working as a research professional, also made her a capable historical analyst, mystery solver, and effective code breaker. She dives in, like a historical and archeological detective, making connections and unearthing hidden ancient mysteries of the very ancient and mythical Peloponnese. And her love of adventure, persistence in research, and good sense of humor add excitement, interest, and entertainment to the journey. 

A rewrite and enhanced first book of series: ‘Artemis Child: Maria’s Journey’ is scheduled to publish spring of 2025. And the third book of the series: ‘Artemis Child: Trailing Hercules’ is scheduled to publish fall of 2025. 

Diane is a proud member of the Palm Springs Writers Guild.

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Artemis Child on the East Coast of the Peloponnese: A Novel (Peloponnese Series) Paperback – October

Peloponnese series (Book 1)
Book #1 from the series: Artemis Child Peloponnese Series

The Dominator, V for Vendetta, and Ancient Mysteries

Greek-born Maria grew up in the United States. She was living in Southern California when a life changing event brought her back to Greece. Back to her birthplace.

As she starts adjusting to her new environment, Maria realizes that everything truly does happen for a reason. That her life...

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Artemis Child: A Rain of Stars

Peloponnese Series (Book 2)
Book #2 from the series: Artemis Child Peloponnese Series

Recent review:

Great wealth, Chariots, and Culture shock!

In 2009, an archeological dig was initiated in the area after an lonian-style column base was discovered. The dig revealed ancient bath structures, but unfortunately, it was soon halted and never resumed.

Maria’s plans of purchasing a vacation home in Southern California were shattered due...

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Peloponnese

Travel Notebook Journal

A Designer Notebook Travel Journal with 100 lined pages.

Use it to:

• Plan your next trip

• Write your own travel guide

• Make notes while on the road

Stunning front and back covers:

• Front cover portrays the “Enigmatic Stheno Mermaid Statue,” located on the East Coast of the Peloponnese

• Back cover portrays the “Monumental Lyon Gate Entrance”...

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Other Writing

Et in Arcadia Ago: is Poussin’s painting mystery solved? Here is my

Here is my complete answer to Maria’s question about publishing something other than my books:

- Have you published anything other than books? (i.e. essay, short story, poetry, etc)

Yes, I have. An article regarding the mystery behind Poussin’s intriguing painting, which he named “Et in Arcadia Ego.”

Here is the story behind the article:

I was on a trip to Cyprus visiting a friend when I met Andrew. Andrew was extremely gifted and talented, like a modern-day Leonardo Da Vinci.

However, unlike...

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Latest Updates

Now to be available as audiobooks on Amazon! Both first and second book of

Both first and second book of series will very soon be available as AUDIBOOKS on Amazon!
Now working on second edition of first book! Then on to the third book!
Super excited…

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Blog

The story/reason why Greeks call themselves “Hellenes” Hellen (Ἕλλην) was

Hellen (Ἕλλην) was the forefather of the Hellenes. He was said to be the son of either Deucalion or Zeus and Pyrrha.

Hellen had three sons: “Dorus, Xuthus, and Aeolus,” and each of his sons were said to have established a primary tribe of Greece.
Dorus ... maybe the Dorians had been named after him,
wondered Maria.

After researching, she found that Dorus’s (Δῶρος) name was derived from “doron” or “gift.” Dorus was considered the founder of the Dorians who were one of the four major ethnic groups...

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Pavlopetri was named after Apostles Paul and Peter. But why? Did you ever

Did you ever wonder how “Pavlopetri” got its name?

But what about the patriarchal Paul who said women shouldn’t speak in church? There are two mentions of this, one in the 14th chapter of 1 Corinthians, one in 1 Timothy. The former is widely considered a later addition, an “interpolation” by editors. In this case, the assertion that women should be silent wildly interrupts the flow of the passage, which is whole without it. And the infamous remark is not present in several early manuscripts of...

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Olympic Games & Et In Arcadia Ego Excerpt from: Et In Arcadia Ego:

Excerpt from: Et In Arcadia Ego: Poussin’s Painting Mystery Solved? article:

Then I noticed something I had missed before: THAT THE TWO YOUNG MEN PORTRAYED IN BOTH PIECES HAD WREATHS OF OLIVE BRANCHES OVER THEIR HEADS.

This meant that both pieces most likely portrayed the classical Greek period, because that is when the Olympic Games took place.

The olive wreath, known as “kotinos,” was the prize for the winners of the games in ancient Olympia.

The wreath, though simple, came with great honor...

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