Diane Ioannou

Author

Diane 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. 

She 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 Diane 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. It was there she began writing her series of books.

The author found that her background, working as a research professional, had also made her a capable historical analyst, mystery solver, and effective code breaker. Like a historical and archeological detective, she dives in making connections and unearthing hidden ancient mysteries of the very ancient and mythical Peloponnese.

The author named the series—ARTEMIS CHILD—to represent the strength and endurance she discovered within herself during times of great trials and tribulations. During those same times, she also discovered  that ‘bravery unlocks truths.’

A rewrite and enhanced first book of series: ‘Artemis Child: On The Peloponnese’ 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.


Books

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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 threatening 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!

Maria continues to live on the ancient peninsula that overlooks a small port town on the east coast of the Peloponnese.

Her plans of purchasing a vacation home in Southern California were shattered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All is not lost—she has a backup plan.

As Maria adjusts her sails...

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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

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

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

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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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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(In 2024, the Perseid meteor shower peaks on the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. Midnight to dawn is best! Be sure to watch in a dark sky.)

Two prominent American musicians incorporated the Perseid phenomenon into their music:

-James Taylor penned a song titled “Fire and Rain” in 1968, which was ultimately released in August of 1970. It was named after the meteor shower.
-Similarly, John Denver included his personal experience of witnessing the Perseid meteor shower during a family camping...

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