SPEAKINGFragrance. Fiction. Reinvention.
From the fascinating world of fragrance to the pages of the Down the Shore Mysteries, Diane Crecca brings decades of professional experience and a passion for storytelling to audiences of all kinds. Her presentations combine practical insights, engaging stories, and an inside look at the inspiration behind her books.
Meet Diane
Before becoming a cozy mystery author, Diane Crecca spent decades in the fragrance industry as a professional "nose," evaluating and developing fragrances for leading brands. That unusual career inspired Erica Sloan, the retired fragrance expert at the center of the Down the Shore Mysteries.
Today, Diane speaks about fragrance, storytelling, creativity, and the experience of publishing her first novel later in life. Her presentations are informative, conversational, and easily adapted for a wide variety of audiences.
Perfect For
➔ Libraries
➔ Bookstores
➔ Book Clubs
➔ Literary Festivals
➔ Colleges & Universities
➔ High Schools
➔ Women's Organizations
➔ Fragrance & Fashion Groups
➔ Business Organizations
➔ Community Organizations
Featured Presentation
From Perfume to Plot Twists: Turning a Career into Fiction
Discover how a career spent evaluating fragrances inspired an amateur sleuth with an extraordinary sense of smell. Diane shares the unexpected journey from the fragrance industry to publishing her first cozy mystery, along with the real-life experiences that shaped Erica Sloan and the Down the Shore Mysteries.
Speaking Topics
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How Diane transformed decades of experience in the fragrance industry into the inspiration for Erica Sloan and the Down the Shore Mysteries.
Best for: Libraries, literary festivals, bookstores, colleges, writing groups.
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An encouraging look at career reinvention, lifelong creativity, and the unexpected journey from fragrance professional to published novelist.
Best for: Women's organizations, libraries, community groups, colleges, business audiences.
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How fragrance reflects personality, creates lasting impressions, and can become part of the story we tell about ourselves.
Best for: Fragrance groups, fashion organizations, women's groups, lifestyle events.
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An engaging exploration of the powerful connection between fragrance, memory, emotion, and everyday life, drawing on Diane's decades of experience as a professional "nose."
Best for: Libraries, colleges, fragrance organizations, community groups.
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Go behind the scenes of the cozy mystery genre and discover how setting, memorable characters, and clever plotting come together in the Down the Shore Mysteries
Best for: Book clubs, libraries, bookstores, literary festivals, mystery readers.
➔ Keynote Presentations
➔ Author Talks
➔ Book Club Discussions
➔ Library Programs
➔ Literary Festivals
➔ Panel Discussions
➔ Virtual Events
➔ Book Signings
➔ Q&A Sessions
Presentation Formats
Invite Diane to Speak
To inquire about speaking engagements, library programs, literary festivals, interviews, or customized presentations, please contact:
Mack Murphy Public Relations for Diane Crecca
Email: media@creccacozies.com