Diana Raab
Diana Raab | |
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Born | Brooklyn, New York |
Occupation | Author, Poet, Blogger, Speaker |
Nationality | American |
Citizenship | American |
Alma mater | Cortland State University Spalding University Sofia University (California) |
Genre | Memoir, poetry, nonfiction |
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Diana Raab is an American author, poet, lecturer, educator and inspirational speaker.[1]
Early life and education
Diana Marquise Raab was born in Brooklyn, New York of two immigrant parents. She received her B.S. from Cortland State University in Health Administration with a minor in Journalism. She received her R.N. degree from Vanier College in Quebec, Canada and took her licensure in French. In 2003, she earned her MFA in Writing from Spalding University's low residency program in Kentucky. She has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University (Formerly The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) in Palo Alto. Her research involved the transformative and healing aspects of memoir writing.
Career
Raab has been writing since the age of 10 when her mother gave her a journal to help her cope with her grandmother's suicide in her childhood home. Since then she has used writing as a way of healing and transformation, such as when encountering a tumultuous adolescence, three high-risk pregnancies and two bouts with cancer. She practiced cardiovascular nursing and was Director of Nursing in a chronic care hospital. She was a medical journalist for 25 years while raising her three children.[2]
In 2003, she received her MFA in Writing from Spalding University's Low Residency Program. She has lectured and facilitated workshops in memoir, poetry, and writing for healing and transformation, including a UCLA Extension,[3] UCSB Extension, The Santa Barbara Writers Conference, New York Open Center, 1440 Multiversity and Hugo House. She's been featured on a number of podcasts and YouTube shows. She serves on a number of boards, such as Poets & Writers, Beyond Baroque and a Fellow in UCSB Creative Writing Program.
She is a regular blogger for Psychology Today,[4] Thrive Global, Boomer Cafe[5] and Elephant Journal.
Diana Raab is the author of 9 books of nonfiction and poetry and the editor of two anthologies. Her work has appeared in over 600 journals and anthologies includingThe Writer, Yoga Journal, Mind Body Green, Well Being Journal, Rattle, Black Fox Literary Review, New York Spirit, The Washington Post,[6] The Louisville Review, The Tonapah Review, Cafe in Space, and The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.
Personal life
Raab resides in southern California.
Awards
Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life.
- 2017 American Book Fest Best Book Awards Finalist (Self-Help/Motivational)
Healing With Words
- 2011 Mom's Choice Award (Memoir)[7]
- 2011 USA Book News Finalist
Writers and Their Notebooks
- 2011 Eric Hoffer Award[8]
- 2010 USA Book News Finalist
Dear Anaïs: My Life in Poems for You
- 2009 Next Generation Indie Award for Poetry[9]
- 2008 Reader Views Annual Literary Award Non-fiction/Poetry
Regina's Closet: Finding My Grandmother's Secret Journal
- 2009 Mom's Choice Award (Memoir)
- 2008 National Indie Excellence Award (Memoir)
Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: Overcoming Infertility and Managing Your High Risk Pregnancy
- 1992 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Best Health and Wellness Book[10][failed verification]
Selected bibliography
- Raab, Diana. Writing for Bliss: A Seven-Step Plan for Telling Your Story and Transforming Your Life. Loving Healing Press. (2017). (ISBN 978-1615993239)
- Raab, Diana. Writing for Bliss: A Companion Workbook. Loving Healing Press. (2019). (ISBN 978-1-61599-427-4 paperback)
- Raab, Diana. Lust: Poems WordTech Communications (2014). (ISBN 978-1-62549-058-2)
- Raab, Diana. Listening to Africa: Poems. Antrim House Books (2012). (ISBN 978-1-936482-18-4)
- Raab, Diana. Writers on the Edge: 22 Writers Speak About Addiction and Dependency., co-editor. Foreword by Jerry Stahl. Modern History Press. 2012. (ISBN 978-1-61599-108-2)
- Raab, Diana. Healing With Words: A Writer's Cancer Journey. Loving Healing Press (2011). (ISBN 978-1-61599-010-8)
- Raab, Diana. Writers and Their Notebooks, Editor. Foreword by Phillip Lopate. The University of South Carolina Press (2010). (ISBN 978-1-57003-866-2 softcover; ISBN 978-1-57003-865-5 hardcover)
- Raab, Diana. Your High Risk Pregnancy: A Practical and Supportive Guide. Hunter House. (2009). (ISBN 978-0897935203)
- Raab, Diana. The Guilt Gene: Poems. Plain View Press (2008). (ISBN 978-1935514398)
- Raab, Diana. Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: Overcoming Infertility and Managing Your High Risk Pregnancy. Hunter House (1991, 1999, 2009). (ISBN 978-0897-932-387)
- Raab, Diana. My Muse Undresses Me. Pudding House Publications (2007). (ISBN 158-998-5354)
- Raab, Diana. Regina's Closet: Finding My Grandmother's Secret Journal. Beaufort Books (2007). (ISBN 978-0-8253-0575-7)
- Raab, Diana. Dear Anais: My Life in Poems for You. Plain View Press (2008). (ISBN 978-1-891386-41-1)
References
- ^ "Diana M. Raab" The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Interview with Diana M. Raab" Archived November 14, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Reader Views. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Diana Raab" Archived April 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine UCLA Extension. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/diana-raab-phd
- ^ "How Poetry Has Affected One Boomer's Life".
- ^ "Books" July 13, 2012 The Washington Post. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Adult – Leisure, Parenting, How-To" Archived August 14, 2012, at the Wayback Machine 2011 Mom's Choice Awards. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Eric Hoffer Book Award Winners" Archived November 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine The Eric Hoffer Award. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Winners and Finalists of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Archived August 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Indie Book Awards. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ^ "Benjamin Franklin Awards" Independent Book Publishers Association. Retrieved October 23, 2012.