This page highlights recent and upcoming events connected to my work.
From a local library writing group to sharing my story publicly, each step has been part of a meaningful journey.

🌿 Featured: April 2026 – Art Under the Oaks

Location: Pawleys Island, South Carolina
Event: Art Under the Oaks

In April 2026, I had the opportunity to participate in Art Under the Oaks, where I exhibited and sold my book. This event marked an important milestone in my journey as a writer.

What began in a local library writing group grew into something much more. Connecting with readers and sharing my story in this setting was both meaningful and rewarding.

Event poster titled 'From Writing Group to Art Under the Oaks', highlighting a weekend of stories and connection in South Carolina, April 2026. It features a photo of an open book on a wooden surface with natural light.

This presentation shares the path from those early writing group days to participating in Art Under the Oaks.

Display table with books and a sign, set in a library, for a memoir writing workshop with Diana Kayla Hochberg, celebrating the library's 225th anniversary.
A collage of three photos from a community event. The first photo shows two women smiling, one wearing a blue shirt, and the other in a checkered shirt and sunglasses. The second photo depicts a group of people at an outdoor booth, with a woman in a yellow checkered shirt handing something to an elderly woman in bright floral clothing. The third photo features a tall signboard with a black and white photo, text, and a small portrait of a woman, placed outdoors near tents and parked cars.
Three photos from an outdoor book event. In the first, two men are standing together outdoors, one holding a book. In the second, a woman smiling and holding a book outdoors with trees and tents in the background. In the third, two women smiling, one holding a book, outdoors with tents and trees in the background.
Three photos of women at a book signing event, with trees and outdoor setting.
Collage of four photographs with text about friends, family, and a dog during dinner on a patio.
Group photo of four women and one man at a library event, with a banner in the background reading 'Library Donors' and information about a memoir
A collage of three photos at an outdoor event. The first photo shows a woman and an older man smiling for a selfie, the second photo depicts a book signing booth under a white tent with a sign that says 'Book Signing' and 'Meet & Greet', and the third photo shows a gathering of people at various booths under tents, with trees and sunlight visible.
Group of seven people outdoors at a market or fair, holding books with a black-and-white photo on the cover, surrounded by trees and market stalls.
Two women standing together under a canopy, smiling, with one wearing a red jacket and the other in a red shirt, in an outdoor setting.
Group of six diverse authors at a book signing event, standing behind a table covered with books and promotional materials, under a canopy with a 'LOCA' banner, outdoors with greenery in the background.
A dock with boats, a small shed, and an American flag at sunset on Pawleys Island.

ART UNDER THE OAKS

Autographed Copies of Connected: Finding My Truth

Outdoor book display booth with a tent in a park, featuring a poster about Diana Kayla Hochberg's book "Connected: Finding My Truth," with her photo and a QR code on the display.

Event: Art Under the Oaks
Dates: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2025
Times:
• Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Litchfield Market Village (corner of Hwy 17 and Willbrook Blvd) South Carolina

I’m excited to share that Connected: Finding My Truth will be featured at the Art Under the Oaks exhibit in Litchfield Market Village—and I will be there in person!

I’ll be at the CLASS Publishing tent with autographed copies of my book, and I would love to meet you, sign your copy, and answer any questions.

This semi-annual celebration showcases the vibrant creative community of the region, offering an inspiring weekend of fine art, handcrafted work, and live music under the majestic oak trees. 🌳

If you plan to attend, please stop by the CLASS Publishing tent along the path near Hwy 17 to say hello, pick up a signed copy, and connect!

Memoir Writing Workshop with Diana Kayla Hochberg April 9| 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Display table at a library with a sign about author Diana Kayla Hochberg, her book titled "Connected: Ending My Truth," and a notebook with a pen. Books are stacked on the table, and bookshelves are visible in the background.

Free and open to the public

Join Me for a Memoir Writing Workshop

I am honored to be speaking at the Waccamaw Library Writing Group this April, where I will be leading a workshop on nonfiction and memoir writing.

Where: DeBordieu-Cross Auditorium, Waccamaw Library
Georgetown County Library
41 St. Paul Place
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

When: Thursday, April 9
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

As the author of Connected: Finding My Truth (2025), my work is rooted in uncovering identity, confronting hidden truths, and finding connection through story.

My journey began with a discovery that changed everything. Later in life, I learned that I was born into the black baby market in Canada. What followed was years of searching, questioning, and ultimately writing my way back to the truth.

This workshop is about more than writing. It is about having the courage to tell your story.

We will talk about how to begin writing your life story, what to do when the truth is complicated, and how to turn personal experiences into meaningful narrative.

Whether you are just beginning or have been writing for years, this session is for anyone ready to explore their story more deeply.

I hope you will join me.