A love story about coming home...

Dianna left her  hometown after graduation in 1962 and promised herself never to return. Two years later she is a floral designer in Chicago and her roommate arranges a blind date for her with a handsome shoe salesman. Was he a good match for Dianna?

Did Dianna still think about Michael, her first love, who placed a silver ID bracelet on her tiny wrist at the Christmas formal in 1959 -  and later proposed marriage?

What lead her to make the decisions she did to come full circle and find her true path - her destiny?

Read Decision or Destiny and find out what and who changed Dianna's mind and why she went back to her small hometown thirty-four years later!

A Holiday Book Signing

Author Darlene Biese Schultz 

A holiday book signing  on Thursday, December 6, from 2p.m. - 4p.m. at the Holly Shoppe inside of the Lincoln Center in Stevens Point, WI.

Come and meet my granddaughter who is the inspiration for the storyline and helped Dianna talk about why she made the decisions she did to follow her destiny.

My fiction writing students published books are on display at the Lincoln Center, 1519 Water Street, Stevens Point, until the end of November. Six students wrote ten books - and they all get excellent grades! and their stories are excellent reading too!

Stop in the main  lobby and check out the showcase of books - five children's books, one book of poetry, one short story collection, an autobiography and two fiction books all written by Portage County authors.

I'm so proud of all their hard work and persistence in finishing their projects. They inspired me to finish my book which  I started writing in the 1980s. We all read and listen to each others work and offer suggestions for improvement and those tedious rewrites!

I thoroughly enjoy teaching as much as writing!

Books published by fiction writing students to be showcased

Ten books written and published by six of my fiction writing students will be showcased at the Lincoln Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The date and time will be announced soon. Books included are: Five children's books, two short story books, one book of poetry and two literary fiction books. I've taught the fiction class for the past six years and I'm so proud of all of my students. They have inspired me to finish my book and have proven that dreams do come true with work and persistence!

First anniversary of Decision or Destiny

This week is the first anniversary of my first book. Thanks to all who purchased it on Amazon.com, and locally at the Holly Shoppe and Book Finders Bookstore in Stevens Point, WI. Check my Facebook page for eBook specials. A free download will be offered on October 27 and 28 at Amazon.com..

Here's what readers are saying about Decision or Destiny

Loved this book! Written with passion and undeniable charm and wit. I could hardly put it down.Darlene wove a story that transported you on a journey that swept through decades of the characters lives seamlessly while relating the events in Dianna's life to her granddaughter, Noel. The story telling approach, using the granddaughter was very touching and even brilliant as it brought all the characters to life immediately.
Judy Danczyk and Ken, author of Grandpa's Farm.


Decision or Destiny is a warm story of life and love. Throughout this engaging tale, this reader found herself drawn to compare it with her own life and wondering if there is a fine line between decisions made and one's destiny...or if life is based on all decisions made.
Faye Harleben, poet and author.


Decision or Destiny, a new book book out by local author Darlene Biese Schultz is a real page turner. It's a heartwarming story about a small town girl who leaves home, experiences many difficulties and finally returns to fine true love with her high school sweetheart.
Cliff Leary, poet and author of three books.