Diane Foster
Bio
I’m a professional writer, proofreader, and all-round online entrepreneur, UK. I’m married to a rock star who had his long-awaited liver transplant in August 2025.
When not working, you’ll find me with a glass of wine, immersed in poetry.
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The Knock of Drowned Men
The lighthouse on Blackthorn Isle stood like a sentinel against the endless Atlantic, its beam slicing through the fog-shrouded night every twenty seconds. Elias had tended it for twelve years, ever since the maritime authority shipped him out here to escape the clamor of the mainland. The island was a speck of jagged rock, no bigger than a football field, lashed by waves that crashed eternally against the cliffs below. No trees, no soil for gardens—just the tower, the keeper's cottage, and the relentless roar of the sea. Seagulls wheeled overhead by day, their cries a mocking chorus, but at night, the world fell silent save for the water's thunderous heartbeat.
By Diane Foster6 months ago in Fiction
A Letter to the One
The chair under the canvas awning of the little taverna was always mine, reserved by habit or by hope. I brought books I never finished and letters I never sent, watching the island life swirl and stall. Today, Nisyros shone in that syrupy Greek light, the kind that makes stone shimmer and even the old bicycles look romantic. A breeze stirred the napkin on my table, teasing at the promise of a new beginning.
By Diane Foster6 months ago in Critique
Finally! A Much-Needed Liver Transplant
When my husband was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in September 2022, our world shifted overnight. HCC is the most common type of liver cancer, and it usually develops in people who already have chronic liver disease. In his case, the diagnosis didn’t just mean cancer—it meant grappling with the fact that his liver was already compromised. We were thrown into a cycle of scans, blood tests, and consultations with specialists, each conversation reminding us how serious this was.
By Diane Foster7 months ago in Longevity
