Local author debuts fourth book in series

Local author Diane Nielsen has successfully published another book in her "Guardian Series."

"Omen Lake" is Nielsen's fourth book that entails suspense, drama, romance and death.

Originally from the Nebraska Panhandle, Nielsen moved back to Sidney seven years ago to help take care of her mother and be closer to family.

"I was born in Scottsbluff, and then we moved to Potter, where I graduated from high school," Nielsen said. "I moved back to this area from Colorado."

Nielsen has always had a passion for writing and telling stories.

"I remember in the fourth grade, a teacher keeping my story an...