Diana Y. Paul, an award-winning novelist has a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies and a B.A. in both psychology and philosophy from Northwestern University. Diana is a former Stanford professor in Buddhism with a focus on the role of women and intergenerational families. Things Unsaid is a multiple award-winning novel about a highly dysfunctional family. When not writing, Diana creates mixed media art. Her art has been in museums and galleries in California, Hawaii, and Japan. Diana lives in Carmel, CA with her husband and calico cat, Mao. Her favorite pastime is visiting her two adult children and playing with her two granddaughters.