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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Diane Hanks poses for a portrait. Hanks visited Trident Booksellers & Cafe Nov. 9 to discuss her debut novel. Photo courtesy Diane Hanks.

Diane Hanks captivates audience with new historical fiction novel

Abby Barton, news correspondent November 26, 2023

Acclaimed screenwriter Diane Hanks recently forayed into historical fiction writing, adapting her screenplay, “Hickam,” into her debut novel, “The Woman With a Purple Heart.” The novel, based on the true story of heroic WWII nurse Lieutenant Annie Fox, was published by...