​Yates writes award-winning inspirational romantic fiction and nonfiction. Her Fate Series, published by IHeart Publishing, begins with Melissa's Fate and continues with Impossible Fate, and ends with Love's Fate.  Diane is the author of two biography/memoirs, Pathways of the Heart and All That Matters, published by IHeart Publishing. Her Christmas novella, Christmas On The High Seas, is available in paperback, eBook, and Audiobook formats as well as Melissa's Fate.

Diane has served two terms as President of Ozarks Writers League and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. She teaches writing workshops and has spoken at various organizations. 

Diane and her husband, Rick, live in Florida. She has three children and eight grandchildren who are the crown of her life.