Mrs. Diane Martin was born in Chicago, Illinois and currently lives in the Chicago-land area. She earned her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degree from Chicago State University. She is the author of Never What it Seems, Autumn Leaves, Fallen Angel, Never What it Seems II - A Mother's Love, Kiss My A@@! - This is Not Your Typical Self-Help Book, Somebody Else's Baby, and Peaches. She is also the director, producer, and play-wright of the stage-play inspired by her novel, entitled, "Somebody Else's Baby." "My writing legacy would be my true depiction of life; exploring the entire colorful spectrum of people, their lives, both good and bad - capturing it in words and exposing it to all cultures in a respectful manner - In a way that would stand the test of time." - Diane Martin