Like her novels, Diana’s role in the performing arts as well as the business world transcends the ordinary. She has been a performer, entrepreneur, and businesswoman since the age of eight when she invested all of her resources into a small magic trick. With a total capital outlay of 47 cents, Diana parlayed her investment into a spectacular 25-year career as "America's Foremost Lady Magician.”
In addition to performing, she invented magic illusions for Lance Burton and David Copperfield, and remains a highly respected lecturer, writer, and teacher in this field. Diana also sponsors the Junior Magician's Group at Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle. She founded the youth organization in 1974 with the help of legendary actor, Cary Grant.
Her transition into the corporate world saw the creation of CMS Communications, Intl., a marketing communications agency whose clients include many of the Fortune 500. Today, Diana is CMS’ President and CEO and owns two other companies.
Her dazzling road of business achievements is also paved with equally impressive writing credentials. Having had 100’s of articles published, “Kandide and the Secret of the Mists” is the first of her three fantasy adventure novels. She is also the co-author of a business book titled "Tactile Abyss—Why Attention to Details Can Destroy Your Career."
Diana’s collection of faery art, which includes bronzes, clocks, paintings, sculptures, books, and porcelains dating back to the 1700s, is one of the largest in the world. A painting by Australian artist, Maxine Gadd, now in her private collection, inspired the literary legacy of Kandide.
Movies:Lord of The Rings, Fantasia, Finding Never Land, all the Harry Potters, Raiders of the Lost Arc, The Sting, and Casablanca
Books:DaVinchi Code, the Brian Froud Books, Mists of Avalon, The Crystal Sun
Faeries are flying to the Grove to enter the "Fabulous Faery" contest.
Dress up, win prizes, and meet Diana S. Zimmerman-best-selling fantasy adventure author of "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists."
Magic, Music, Movies, Puppets, Face Painters, Doll Makers, Authors, and Artists will all be at the Groove on March 22nd-1:30pm - 9:00pm for the biggest Fantasy and FaeryworldTM event in LA.
- Meet best-selling author, Diana S. Zimmerman ("Kandide and the Secret of the Mists") at the B&N and hear her read from her book, perform magic, and talk about "Kandide's" nine full color illustrations by Maxine Gadd.
- Be amazed by Magicians from Hollywood's famous Magic Castle: Whit Hayden, David Cox, Farrah Siegel, Rob Watkins, Kyle Escher, and more.
- Win prizes in the "Fabulous Fairy" Costume Contest
- See puppet demonstrations from Labyrinth star, Toby Froud and the original art from Maxine Gadd and Brian Froud.
- Be enchanted by the sounds of two great bands.
- March in the "Fabulous Faery" Parade.
- Experience a private screening of Henson Studio's Labyrinth, with special introduction by the film's star, Toby Froud; Faeryworld's Robert Gould; and hosted by author Diana S. Zimmerman.
A free event designed for the entire family. Sponsored by The Grove, Barnes & Noble, Faeryworlds, and Noesis Publishing.
Hi, Just to let my Phoenix friends know I an doing author signings at the Barnes & Noble on Happy Valley Rd. in Phoenix on January 26, 28, and 30 at 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Free posters and Book marks for everyone.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 01:12 PM EST
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Get Maxine Gad's Incredible Art For Free!
Hi,
So many of you have emailed me about getting prints of the incredible artwork from my book, Kandide and the Secret of the Mists, by Australian faerie artist, Maxine Gadd.
Great news, now you can-and you don't even have to pay for them!
We have selected the four most popular characters, Kandide, Princess Tara, Lady Aron, andCyndara (from Book 2) and reproduced them as beautiful, limited edition, 11x14 full-color prints. Each print regularly sells for $20.00 or the complete set for $60.00.
You can get all four prints for NO charge (we even pay postage)as part of our special, limited time, in-store Barnes and Noble promotion.
Purchase one copy of Kandide and the Secret of the Mists($9.99 plus tax) from any Barnes & Noblestore in your area before October 1, and we will send you two of the prints, Kandide and Tara at NO cost.
Collect All Four Prints
Purchase two copies of Kandide and the Secret of the Mists, one for you and one for a friend, (they make great stocking stuffers and birthday gifts) and you will receive the entire set of four beautiful prints-a $60.00 value-at No Cost. My publisher will even pay the shipping.
And There's More!
You will receive these special bonus gifts: A signed bookplate and bookmark for each book, plus a free pair of tickets to FaerieCon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. October 10-12, 2008 - a $50 value. FaerieCon isthe largest gathering of faerie artists and authors in the world featuring Lord Of The Rings artist, Alan Lee and FAERIES artist Brian Froud, and me-Diana Zimmerman. Bring your book and have it signed in person.
Kandide B&N Promotion c/o CMS Communications, Intl 5777 W. Century Blvd. #200 Los Angeles, CA 90045
Kandide skyrocketed to #4 on the Amazon.com Best Seller list and the first edition printing is almost sold out. THANK YOU!
Here's your chance to share the magic of Kandide during the Holidays. These spectacular prints and Kandide make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers.
The New Year will bring more adventures of Kandide. Book 2 will be out in April and Book 3 in the fall.
With heartfelt thanks,
Diana
Please Note: This offer is only available for in-store purchases of "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists" from Barnes and Noble, and not for online purchases or any other retailer.
I have received so many wonderful comments from everyone about my new fantasy adventure novel, "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists." I am proud to say that it is now in the books stores-Barnes and Noble, Boarders, and hundreds of great independents, as well as Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. It sells for $9.99 and the nine full-color illustrations by Maxine Gadd look beautiful, as does the cover. For those who have already purchased it, THANK YOU!
I have a HUGE favor to ask of all my friends who have asked about the book. If "Kandide" sells 500 copies on Amazon.com in a three-day time period, it will catapult to #1 on the Best Seller list. I would be so honored if you help me reach this goal by purchasing Kandide on either Friday, June 6th, Saturday, June 7th, or Sunday June 8th.
Then email me at diana@cmsbiz.com with your Amazon receipt of purchase, along with your mailing address and I will send you a signed bookplate, Kandide bookmark, and the mysterious Vanishing Garglan Magic Trick.
And everyone who helps me reach this goal will also get a FREE mug, mouse pad, or T-shirt with any image from Kandide on it-OR any image you provide (a loved one, cartoon, pet, etc.) from Pictures on Anything. Everything is included, even the shipping. Just send your receipt to: picturesonanything@gmail.com.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for your support.
Diana
From kids to adults and the pros, the reviews have been GREAT!
"Kandide is Pure Magic!" Lance Burton
"Kandide gives its readers one captivating, enthralling adventure after another." S. Earl Statler - Critic Correspondent, The Los Angeles Newspaper Group
"Zimmerman's character variety provides moral conflict amid a fantasy component, where life-changing epiphanies are discovered along with fanciful adventures in pomegranate meadows, palaces, dark woods, and underwater caverns. You'll be absorbed into "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists" as if you were making the journey yourself, aided by Zimmerman's gentle, descriptive prose that perches on the edge of poetry and at the crossroads of invention and imagination." Jacqueline Monahan-Las Vegas Around the Clock
I have received so many wonderful comments from everyone about my new fantasy adventure novel, "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists." I am proud to say that it is now in the books stores-Barnes and Noble, Boarders, and hundreds of great independents, as well as Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. It sells for $9.99 and the nine full-color illustrations by Maxine Gadd look beautiful, as does the cover. For those who have already purchased it, THANK YOU!
I have a HUGE favor to ask of all my friends who have asked about the book. If "Kandide" sells 500 copies on Amazon.com in a three-day time period, it will catapult to #1 on the Best Seller list. I would be so honored if you help me reach this goal by purchasing Kandide on either Friday, June 6th, Saturday, June 7th, or Sunday June 8th.
Go to www.amazon.com and type "Kandide" in Books search, or paste this address in your browser. http://www.amazon.com/Kandide-Secret-Mists-Calabiyau-Chronicles-book/dp/0979432820/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211775408&sr=1-1 Then email me at diana@cmsbiz.com with your Amazon receipt of purchase, along with your mailing address and I will send you a signed bookplate, Kandide bookmark, and the mysterious Vanishing Garglan Magic Trick.
And everyone who helps me reach this goal will also get a FREE mug, mouse pad, or T-shirt with any image from Kandide on it-OR any image you provide (a loved one, cartoon, pet, etc.) from Pictures on Anything. Everything is included, even the shipping. Just send your receipt to: picturesonanything@gmail.com.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for your support.
Diana
From kids to adults and the pros, the reviews have been GREAT!
"Kandide is Pure Magic!" Lance Burton "Kandide gives its readers one captivating, enthralling adventure after another." S. Earl Statler - Critic Correspondent, The Los Angeles Newspaper Group "Zimmerman's character variety provides moral conflict amid a fantasy component, where life-changing epiphanies are discovered along with fanciful adventures in pomegranate meadows, palaces, dark woods, and underwater caverns. You'll be absorbed into "Kandide and the Secret of the Mists" as if you were making the journey yourself, aided by Zimmerman's gentle, descriptive prose that perches on the edge of poetry and at the crossroads of invention and imagination." Jacqueline Monahan-Las Vegas Around the Clock
I'm Alba Garcia, the doll maker you met at the Faerie con. It was so nice meeting you. I'm enjoying your book it's really amazing. I will add it to my Fantasy/Sci-fi book collection of 2,000 books.
I started my research for the bead work!. I found the bead maker and he will make the exact color squem and the exact size 2mm for your dolls. The doll will have beads to scale.
I want to use german glass eyes for your dolls, now the colors are a little challenging so far I haven't found the perfect pair of eyes.
I wanted to know your fabric preferences, I usually use silks, organzas and other rich texture fabrics.
I forgot to ask for your information but in the middle of all the Faerie con excitement I just went blank.
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I will see If I can Help I would Love too but Gas prices are killing us!~_^ I wish you luck on this and I know it will do well !
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