Survivors: Dian Curtis Regan on Thriving as a Long-Time, Actively Publishing Children's-YA Author

Learn more about Dian Curtis Regan.By Cynthia Leitich Smith
for Cynsations

In children’s-YA writing, maintaining an active publishing career is arguably an even bigger challenge than breaking into the field.

Reflecting on your personal journey (creatively, career-wise, and your writer’s heart), what bumps did you encounter and how have you managed to defy the odds to achieve continued success?

I sold my first novel on my 35th birthday. I was in a library, meeting with my writers' group. One mem...