Diane Taylor has been a Chicago corporate communicator most of her life. After moving to Las Vegas, she began a free-lance career writing for her former employer and an on-line tradeshow publication. Now her stories can also be found in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Diane is married to Paul; they have two beagles; they love the local entertainment scene, and their game is live poker. Diane often thinks about a diet and occasionally is on one. Her writing interests include the Las Vegas convention scene, true stories with a humorous angle, and the many interesting people in the Las Vegas valley. Diane also serves as Secretaty of the Writers of Southern Nevada, which sponsors & produces the popular "Painted Stories" events as well as discussion groups interested in writing.