Dianne
K. Salerni
AUTHOR WEBSITE
Writer of Teen and Middle Grade Fiction
The Caged Graves
Clarion Books, May 14, 2013
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"In Catawissa, the dead don't always stay where you put them."
"Salerni constructs an absorbing, atmospheric, and dense work of historical fiction." ~ Publisher's Weekly
"Immensely readable ... Hand this fast-paced, creepy tale to fans of mysteries, forensics, paranormal and historical fiction, and the CSI TV series." ~ Booklist
"This unusual romantic mystery stands out." ~ Kirkus
"That deadly first chapter sucked me right in." ~ Richie Partington, Richie's Picks.
"This book practically came out of nowhere to surprise me into a five star review."
"The perfect amount of stolen glances, tender kisses, and undeniable swoons." ~ Books Take You Places

We Hear the Dead
Sourcebooks Fire, 2010
In mid-nineteenth century America, mysterious knocking noises haunt Maggie and Kate Fox, two teenage girls who become famous for their apparent ability to communicate with the dead.
"The story's lively pace and dialogue are rife with wit, and the Fox sisters are captivating. Insightful and a great deal of fun." ~ Kirkus Discoveries
"A delightful discovery, mixing the right combination of gothic mystery and conspiracy." ~ Brian Trent, author of Remembering Hypatia
"Part mystery, part romance, part history, and all drama ..." ~ E. Kristen Anderson, Dear Teen Me
"Gone With the Wind meets The Titanic ..." ~ Rick Barber, 850 KOA in Colorado
Now a short film: THE SPIRIT GAME, directed by Craig Goodwill and premiering at Cannes 2013.

Get a sneak peek at THE SPIRIT GAME here.
THE
EIGHTH DAY
Newly orphaned Jax Aubrey discovers an eighth day of the week hidden between Wednesday and Thursday and a reclusive girl living next door who exists only on that secret day. She's the key to a 2000 year old spell with its roots in Arthurian legend, and Jax's teenage guardian is her reluctant jailor. When Jax accidentally leads a pack of human bloodhounds to her door, he incites a catastrophe that could destroy the regular seven days of the week.
A NEW MIDDLE GRADE SERIES
COMING FROM HARPER COLLINS ~ SUMMER 2014
Visions
Horror -- Suspense -- Science Fiction
Fantasy -- The Old West -- Superheroes
Visions is an ongoing collection of some of the finest
illustrated fiction by today's writers and artists, from short stories to
novellas to serialized novels. These illustrated tales may span the beginning of
time to the far-flung future, but they are connected by a shared universe. These
are characters who can, and in many instances will, run into each other from
time to time, developing the universe they inhabit-and expanding the universe
you will hold in your hands.
"Visions is the real deal, an honest-to-God modern pulp magazine!! Not some want-to-be anthology posing as such. Editor C. Edward Sellner and Michael Katz have assembled a diverse collection of fantastic tales from all the traditional genres and then wrapped them up in a truly gorgeous package. In both design and interior illustrations, the art in Visions is of the same quality as the stories. Pulp fans rejoice. This is the mag we've all been waiting for!"
~ Ron Fortier, Pulp Fiction Reviews and Airship27 Productions
About We Hear the Dead: Who Were the Fox Sisters?
Outlining, Three Act Structures, and Pantstering: A resource for workshop participants
Discussion Questions and Teaching Plans
Photos
from the Sourcebooks Fire Launch Party