Diana Freel is an award-winning author, travel expert, and the creative voice behind Velvet Raven Books—a cozy corner of fiction where mystery, magic, and heart meet. Her stories are known for their atmospheric charm, small-town intrigue, and characters you’d want to have coffee (or cocktails) with.

Diana writes the Willow Creek Mysteries, a cozy mystery series set in the misty Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, where a curious baker, a loyal dog, and a watchful raven uncover the truth behind a secret society. Her books are perfect for readers who love their mysteries served with a side of warmth, wit, and just a hint of the uncanny.

In addition to fiction, Diana is a seasoned travel writer and accessible travel advocate, with a passion for helping all travelers explore the world with ease. She brings that same sense of discovery and inclusion to her fiction—because everyone deserves a seat at the story.

When she’s not writing, Diana is planning her next adventure, sipping something sweet at a local café, or dreaming up her next mystery beneath the shadow of the mountains.