Books

Stories, reflections, haiku, and humor exploring the human experience, the dragons we encounter, and the wisdom we discover along the way.

Written by Diana Vazquez-Douglas. Published through Middle Way Press.

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Dancing with Dragons

Fire, Faith and the Middle Way Forward

Dancing with Dragons is a collection of stories about humans, the systems we create, and the messes we sometimes make inside them.

Drawing from a lifetime of experience in family, faith, banking, business, politics, healthcare and ordinary everyday life, Diana Vazquez-Douglas looks for wisdom in unexpected places—from a new-home sales center or an overstuffed closet to a doctor's office, a government policy or a dog-induced shit show.

The dragons aren't always out there. They can be fear, control, certainty, avoidance, incentives or our stubborn attachment to being right. They can become embedded in institutions that have lost sight of the people they were meant to serve. And sometimes the dragon is the person staring back at us in the mirror.

Through humor, storytelling, faith and systems thinking, Dancing with Dragons asks us to become curious about the whole system—including our own part in it.

This isn't a manifesto or a prescription for fixing the world. It's an invitation to pay attention.

Because perhaps the goal was never to slay every dragon. Perhaps we need to learn how to dance.Available Now

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Sacred Silhouettes: Haiku for the Heart and Mind

In a world drowning in noise, Sacred Silhouettes offers a breath of stillness—seventeen syllables at a time.

This debut haiku collection by Diana Vazquez-Douglas explores the quiet terrain of the human experience—grief, resilience, truth, joy, and the sacred path to wholeness. Rooted in the values of servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and the Middle Way, each poem invites readers to pause, reflect, and return to what matters most.

Every haiku is paired with a short reflection or writing prompt, transforming reading into a moment of insight, healing, and renewal.

A quiet companion for those seeking clarity, healing, and the discipline of the Middle Way.

Mom in the Middle

The Middle Way is Paved with Paw Prints

Whimsical Poems of Love, Laughter, and Life with Fur Children

Part poetry, part parenting, and all heart, Mom in the Middle follows the adventures of a big-hearted mom navigating the joyful chaos of life with her dogs—Kitty, Kali, and Mandi.

Through playful poems and tender moments, this book for children of all ages captures the mischief, mayhem, and magic of living between cuddles and commands, belly rubs and barking fits.

A lighthearted celebration of family, laughter, and the pets who steal our hearts.

Unhinged, Uncaged, Unstoppable: A Haiku Awakening

This is not your average poetry collection. It’s a rebellion in seventeen syllables—poems forged in fire, truth, and audacious love.

Divided into three sections—Unhinged, Uncaged, and Unstoppable—this collection gives voice to the sensitive, the silenced, and the strong who refuse to bow to fear.

Through sharp insight and spiritual courage, these haiku challenge complacency and invite readers to reclaim their voice, their clarity, and their power.

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All titles are published through Middle Way Press, an imprint of Diana Vazquez-Douglas, LLC devoted to truth, balance, and creative freedom.