A Season of Gratitude, Light, and Connection
As the year draws to a close, I want to pause and express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported CONNECTED: Finding My Truth. Whether you read the book, shared it with others, or reached out with kindness and encouragement, your support has meant more than I can say.
This season is a time of reflection, connection, and light. Whether you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, New Year’s, or simply the spirit of the season, I wish you moments of peace, warmth, and togetherness.
May the year ahead bring health, hope, and continued connection.
With sincere thanks and holiday wishes,
Diana Kayla Hochberg
Sold, Not Adopted: Reclaiming My Truth After a Black Market Baby Deal
Virtual Event
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Hosted by Adoption Network Cleveland
Diana will be the featured speaker for Adoption Network Cleveland’s Monday Evening Speaker Series. In this virtual talk, she shares her journey of uncovering the truth about her beginnings after learning, as an adult, that she was not adopted but sold through a black market baby broker in Montreal.
Her story explores identity, truth, resilience, hidden histories, DNA discoveries, and the long fight to reclaim what was taken.
Registration: Please register directly through Adoption Network Cleveland.
Autographed Copies of Connected: Finding My Truth
Event: Art Under the Oaks
Dates: Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, 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 am pleased to share that Connected: Finding My Truth will be featured at the Art Under the Oaks exhibit in the Litchfield Market Village. While I will not be in attendance, my publisher, Linda Ketron, will be on site at the CLASS Publishing tent with autographed copies of my book. She will be available to speak with readers and answer any questions.
This semi-annual celebration showcases the vibrant creative community of our region, offering an inspiring weekend of fine art, handcrafted work, and live music under the majestic oak trees. 🌳 It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy local talent and support area authors and artists.
If you plan to attend, please visit the CLASS Publishing tent along the path near Hwy 17 to purchase your signed copy of Connected: Finding My Truth and connect with the CLASS Publishing community.
✨ Latest Event: Annual Art & Wine Walk
This past weekend I was honored to share CONNECTED: Finding My Truth at the Annual Art & Wine Walk with my publisher, Linda Ketron, and fellow CLASS Publishing authors. Thank you to all the readers who stopped by to connect and celebrate stories with us.
Annual Art & Wine Walk
What an amazing weekend at the Annual Art & Wine Walk! I was honored to be under the CLASS Publishing tent with my publisher Linda Ketron and fellow authors Lee Brockington (Pawleys Island: Stories from the Porch), Dawn Dixon (Rupert Three-Paws), Judy Johnson (Little One), and Pris Keefer & Paul Mikos (Finding Love at 80).
It was a joy to share my book CONNECTED: Finding My Truth with new friends, sign copies, and celebrate stories, community, and connection.
Highlights from the Day
Seeing Sherri again, one of my editors, whose support continues to mean the world to me.
Talking with Michael Rogan, a talented plein air artist—and a two-time reader of my book!
Connecting with Joe Tempel, an incredible black-and-white photographer who shared stories from his time in Denver.
Sharing the day with Lee Brockington, fellow author and storyteller whose work inspires many.
Celebrating alongside so many new readers who brought their energy, kindness, and curiosity.
I’m deeply grateful to everyone who stopped by, and I can’t wait to see you at the next event.
Our CLASS Publishing booth at the Annual Art & Wine Walk — so grateful for my publisher, Linda Ketron, for her guidance and support.
With Sherri, one of my wonderful editors and a big part of my journey.
With Lee Brockington, fellow author of Pawleys Island: Stories from the Porch.
With Michael Rogan, a talented plein air artist and two-time reader of CONNECTED.
Joe Tempel, a gifted black-and-white photographer and longtime Denver resident, stopped by to share his support.
So grateful for every new reader who came by to connect and share their stories.
Coming Soon: Summer Art Show at Old Town Hall, Pawleys Island
Get ready for a burst of local creativity. The Waccamaw Neck Arts Alliance presents the Summer Art Show at Old Town Hall in Pawleys Island, featuring a vibrant mix of art, books, and handmade goods.
🖼️ Original Artwork
📚 Books by Local Authors
🏺 Handcrafted Pottery
💌 Notecards, Prints & More
With over 35 local artisans and authors, this is your chance to shop unique pieces, meet the makers, and support your creative community.
Location: Old Town Hall, Pawleys Island
When: Coming soon
Presented by: Waccamaw Neck Arts Alliance
Art, stories, gifts. All made right here. Don’t miss it!
This Father’s Day, Discover a Story That Redefines Family, Loyalty, and the Truth We Think We Know
Some dads give us life. Others give us everything.
In Connected: Finding My Truth, author Diana Kayla Hochberg takes readers on an unforgettable journey that begins with a single, offhand comment in Las Vegas. What follows is a stunning real life mystery involving black market adoption, buried family secrets, and a truth more tangled than fiction.
Part memoir. Part mystery. Part true crime. This story grips you from page one. It is a deep dive into resilience, betrayal, love, and the question that haunts so many: Who am I, really?
But one thing is clear.
The man who raised her is, and always will be, her father.
This Father’s Day, give a book that honors real fatherhood. Not the picture perfect kind, but the gritty, unconditional, courageous kind.
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#TrueCrimeReads #FamilyIsMoreThanBlood #RealDadsRealStories
AI-generated visual inspired by select themes from the book.
This Mother’s Day, Give a Gift That Stays With You
Some memories never leave us.
In Connected: Finding My Truth, Diana Kayla Hochberg shares a Mother’s Day memory she never forgot.
A young girl in a yellow chiffon dress and white go-go boots.
A trip to the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.
Waiting for a special guest from Canada.
A day filled with excitement, hope, and unanswered questions.
Some moments shape us, even when they do not unfold the way we expect.
This Mother’s Day, honor the real stories.
The complicated ones.
The ones we carry with us forever.
Give a gift that connects across generations.
Give a gift that connects across generations.
Books, Coffee, & Conversations
Join Diana Kayla Hochberg for a Special Signing
📚 Meet Author Diana Kayla Hochberg – Book Signing Event! Join us at Pawleys Island Bakery for a special book signing of Connected: Finding My Truth by Diana Kayla Hochberg!
Diana will be selling and personalizing copies of her book and answering your questions about her inspiring journey.
Special Offer: Purchase a book and receive 10% off your bakery, drink, or food order! (Discount applies to bakery items only, not book purchases.)
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Pawleys Island Bakery
10517 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
☕ Grab a coffee, enjoy a treat, and connect with the author!
Bakery Hours: Open Daily 7 AM – 2 PM
Learn more about Diana at: www.dianakaylahochberg.com
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Update March 2025
48 Hours Later: An Unforgettable Afternoon – The Launch of Connected: Finding My Truth
It’s only been 48 hours since the launch of Connected: Finding My Truth, and I’m still feeling the energy of that incredible afternoon! Sharing my journey with so many friends, family, and supporters made this moment truly unforgettable.
I asked the audience a question that changed my life forever:
💡 What if everything you believed about your life… was a lie?
In 1993, one conversation shattered my world—and Connected is the story of how I rebuilt it. It’s a journey of truth, resilience, and the power of human connection.
If you’ve started reading, I’d love to hear what resonates with you. And if you haven’t yet—now’s the time!
📖 Get your copy today and uncover the truth with me!
With gratitude,
Diana Kayla Hochberg
What if everything you believed about your life... was a lie?
How far would you go to uncover the truth?
Connected: Finding My Truth by Diana Kayla Hochberg isn’t just a book – it’s a gripping journey of resilience, discovery, and long-buried family secrets.
Through shocking revelations, decades-spanning mysteries, and heartfelt moments, this powerful memoir blends mystery and investigative journalism into one woman’s relentless quest for her true identity.
Available to order on February 19, 2025 through my website: www.dianakaylahochberg.com
Also available locally at My Sister’s Books in Pawleys Island, SC. https://mysistersbooks.com/
Your love and support made this moment possible, and I’m beyond excited to share this journey with you. Mark your calendars, order your copy, and let’s connect!
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