Sasha Dietze – författare

Stacy's perfect life as a devoted wife begins to unravel when she discovers her husband, Bob, is having an affair with a new coworker.As her quiet, carefully tended world cracks, love gives way to something colder. More deliberate. Stacy doesn't rage. She doesn't confront. She plans.Believing the only way to restore her happiness is to remove the threat entirely, she turns to patience, precision, and control — the same skills she's always used to nurture life. This time, she uses them to end one.The Quietest Murder is a chilling psychological thriller about betrayal, control, and how easily devotion can transform into something deadly.

A heartwarming holiday story about courage, inclusion, and the magic of believing in yourself.When a new student named Eli joins Xariah's class, she's excited to meet someone else who has Cerebral Palsy—just like her! But Eli is shy. He walks with a red walker, talks with a stutter, and doesn't want to join the class Christmas play. He's afraid the other kids might laugh at him.Xariah understands more than anyone how it feels to be nervous or different. So one quiet night, she whispers a wish to Santa. With a sprinkle of Christmas magic, her pink wheelchair transforms into her Super Sleigh—and she helps Eli see in a dream that he's already perfect just the way he is.The next day, Eli bravely asks for a part in the play. Together, he and Xariah show their classmates—and themselves—that courage shines brighter than any Christmas light.✨ A Xariah Christmas is a touching story about friendship, inclusion, and the power of believing in yourself. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or holiday storytime, this book reminds every child that no one should ever be left behind.

Do you know why the moon shines so bright — like a nightlight in the sky?It's all thanks to the Man on the Moon, who climbs his tall ladder each night to keep it spick and span.With his broom, mop, and a little Moonshine Spray, he sweeps, polishes, and shines until the moon glows for all the world below.A gentle bedtime story about care, wonder, and the quiet magic that keeps the night aglow.

Homework is disappearing—and the pets are definitely up to something!In this silly, giggle-filled picture book, dogs, cats, birds, turtles, lizards, hermit crabs, and more team up with one mischievous mission: eat the homework before the kids can turn it in!With bright, playful illustrations and a joyful read-aloud rhyme, young readers will follow each pet as they sneak, snack, and crunch their way through essays, math sheets, macaroni art, and glitter-covered masterpieces.Perfect for bedtime, classroom story time, and early readers, this book celebrates imagination, pets, and the hilarious chaos they bring to family life.A delightful story for children ages 3–8—and the grownups who love to laugh with them.

When Xariah wakes up to find the world has turned gray, she and her siblings set out on a magical adventure to restore the colors of the rainbow. Along the way, they learn that each color holds a special meaning — and that the brightest one of all comes from believing in yourself.A heartwarming story of courage, inclusion, and imagination, Xariah's Color Quest reminds readers that true color lives inside us all.

In this playful, fourth-wall–breaking picture book, the Tooth Fairy speaks directly to the reader and shares all the clever, silly, and downright creative tricks kids have tried over the years—borrowed teeth, dog teeth, pebbles, marshmallows, clay, and more.Told in a cozy bedtime voice and filled with reassurance, The Tooth Fairy's Book of Tricks (That Didn't Work) celebrates honesty, curiosity, and the excitement of losing a tooth. After all, losing a tooth is a big moment.Perfect for bedtime reading, first-tooth milestones, and giggles under the covers.A delightful picture book for ages 3–8 that turns a childhood rite of passage into laughter, comfort, and wonder.

"e;The Diary I Never Meant to Write"e; is an intimate collection of deeply personal poems about motherhood, heartbreak, blended families, special needs advocacy, healing, and rediscovering love.Through raw honesty and diary-style storytelling, Sasha Dietze shares her journey through a painful first marriage, the quiet strength of raising children in a blended family, the heartbreak of feeling unseen and unheard, the exhaustion of motherhood burnout, and the miraculous rebirth of joy and passion when she found her true soulmate.These poems explore the emotional landscape of a woman who refused to stay broken.From advocating for a daughter with Cerebral Palsy to learning to smile again after trauma, each poem offers a moment of truth, resilience, and transformation.This collection is for anyone who has ever loved deeply, lost painfully, and risen slowly—piece by piece, like Kintsugi—into something stronger and more beautiful than before.

Some days, Mom is cheerful and full of energy… but other days, she seems a little grouchy.When Xariah, Kiara, and Quinn accidentally make a big mess in the living room, they start to wonder — "e;Why is Mom always so grouchy?"e;Dad steps in to help them understand that sometimes grown-ups get tired, busy, or overwhelmed — and that the best way to help is by working together as a family. With love, teamwork, and a few giggles along the way, the kids come up with a plan to surprise Mom in the sweetest way possible.Heartwarming, funny, and filled with love, Why Is Mom Always Grouchy? shows children that even when parents seem grumpy, it's often because they care deeply and do so much for the people they love.This beautifully illustrated story by Sasha Dietze, author of Xariah's Super Wheels and Xariah's Color Quest, encourages empathy, family bonding, and the joy of helping at home. Perfect for bedtime or family reading time, this story will make both kids and parents smile — and maybe even hug a little tighter.

Kiara dreams of the biggest Christmas ever—just like the kids on YouTube.But when she overhears Mommy and Daddy's worries, she begins to see Christmas in a whole new way.From cookies and singing to syrup noses and family hugs, Kiara discovers that the best gifts aren't wrapped at all.A heartwarming story about love, gratitude, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Some babies say "e;mama."e;Some babies say "e;dada."e;This baby?She was thinking.From stacking blocks to dropping spoons, everything this baby does is met with awe. Structural engineering! Advanced physics! Hands-on deconstruction!Clearly, this is no ordinary baby.This is a Genius Baby.In this laugh-out-loud picture book, a very serious narrator and an extremely confident family are absolutely certain they're raising the world's next great mind — even if she's still in a diaper.Perfect for ages 3–7, Genius Baby is a playful celebration of imagination, big expectations, and the undeniable brilliance of being exactly who you are (especially at nap time).A must-read for families who know that every baby is a genius… in their own way.