Diana Tuorto is a New Jersey-based children's author who has been writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction since the age of ten.

Her children's novels are told from the first person point of view of different horses.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English Writing and History, Diana is also an active volunteer with various local and worldwide non-profit organizations.

In March 2009, Diana released My Desert Sun, her first children's novel. It is the story of Cayuse, a young, free-spirited mustang who is captured and determined to regain his freedom, no matter what the cost.

In July 2008, Diana self-published her third novel, Luck of the Draw, the story of an unsuccessful racehorse searching for his life's purpose.

In March 2008, Diana self-published her second children's novel, Janie's New Legs. It is a story of friendship between a young paralyzed girl and a pony recovering from the emotional and physical scars of abuse.

In March 2006, Diana self-published her first collection of poems, entitled Let The Horses Die: Poems of Longing, Love, and Loss from 1997-2005.

Diana also runs Horse Welfare Organizations, which has been recognized by several sources as the largest online database of horse rescues worldwide.

Available for Public Appearances

Diana is currently available for public appearances such as book signings, readings, and presentations on horses/writing.

If your non-profit is having a fundraiser, Diana will gladly donate a portion of her event sales to the hosting charity. If she is unable to attend, Diana can offer you her novels at greatly discounted rates.

Diana has experience with large and small groups of children and adults. She has participated in author visits, readings, book signings, and presentations for New Jersey and Pennsylvania-based Girl Scouts, book clubs, summer camps, and schools.

For more information, please contact Diana.