Diane Lunsford’s signature style consistently honors the writer’s creed: “A writer writes what a writer knows” and it is this discipline that she applies to every submission she reviews on behalf of Feathered Quill. Diane is honored to have spent more than a decade critiquing stories and showcasing the writers’ abilities by writing reviews and conducting interviews on behalf of Feathered Quill. As an author, Diane is intentional with her story writing. The Legacy of Echo Ranch is due for release in early 2026. It is the prequel to her first novel, Echo Ranch (released in 2017). While she may have penned these novels in reverse fashion, she mastered the art of bridging the connection between past and present.
Ms. Lunsford lives in South Carolina. When she’s not writing, she’s typically hiking the many trails in the Upcountry with her husband and their precocious blue heeler, Blu.
“Quill says: An uplifting story about a mother and daughter who find themselves, and along the way find each other too.”
Amazon Review
“The richly detailed descriptions of the Rocky Mountains, open plains, and impossibly blue skies are stunning. I’ve not been around horses, but the way the author explains the genuine bond between horses and people is quite moving. This wonderful coming of age story left me thinking that adults might also experience a second “coming of age” as they traverse the trials and tribulations of parenthood. Recommend for both teens and adults.”
Amazon Review
“Echo Ranch is a beautiful story about that very special mother/daughter bond and how things can go wrong (and whether that bond can be mended). Debut author Lunsford did a lovely job of making the story believable, with the tension between the Louisa and Dani quite palpable. The descriptions of the ranch brought the place to life and I have to wonder if it's based on a real place that the author has visited. A great debut novel, I can't wait to read what this author comes out with next.”
Amazon Review
“Diane Lunsford crafted a wonderful story that captures self-reflection, hope, and resilience one will identify with Echo Ranch characters. This book is for readers who recognize the spectrum of realistic emotions shared between parent and teenager. Echo Ranch is an uplifting story about how a horse and countryside that can break down, and at the same time bring together familial members and friends. I look forward to reading the next installment.”
