Diana ossana, biography

Diana Ossana, of Italian/Irish descent, was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.  Diana attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico, majoring in English/Political Science.  She has published several short stories and numerous essays. 

In 1992, at his request, she began a writing collaboration with the novelist/screenwriter Larry McMurtry, which continues to this day. The fruits of this collaboration include two novels, PRETTY BOY FLOYD and ZEKE AND NED, published by Simon and Schuster, numerous essays, as well as over thirty feature film scripts. They were co-writers and co-executive producers on three award-winning miniseries: "STREETS OF LAREDO" for CBS; "DEAD MAN'S WALK" for ABC; and "JOHNSON COUNTY WAR" for Hallmark Entertainment. 

Serendipity or Synchronicity?

By Noelle Bartl

The life and career of Diana Ossana (attended) as an American writer and producer is primarily based on her curious mind, writing chops and business sense. However, definitive experiences have influenced her life path and professional journey.

After growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Diana married and moved to Valdosta, Georgia, with her husband, who was attending Air Force pilot training. She worked full-time and saved money to attend Eastern New Mexico University when they were assigned to Cannon Air Force Base, located 17 miles north of Portales.

“I looked at a map and began to cry,” Diana recalled. “I was worried we were moving to the middle of nowhere. We packed up our belongings and drove our VW Bug to New Mexico. That

By Noelle Bartl is when I first saw and fell in love with New Mexico with its endless horizon, deep blue sky, the ever-expansive arid high desert landscape and incredible sunsets.”

Growing up, the avid reader and writer had a thirst for learning all she could soak up about history. She wanted to understand ho

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