By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week I want to share what I’m reading and recommending. All seasons offer enjoyable times to read. Sometimes those seasons are on the calendar, and other times seasons are what we are facing in life—celebrations, growing, learning, and entertainment. We have our favorite authors and genres, and I encourage you to try something new. Fiction

DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills August has arrived, and the month is filled with summer passing by in fleeting moments of vacation and relaxation. We sense a twinge of regret and an anticipation for a new season. As I’m writing this, it’s 100 degrees outside and the heat index is 115. Even the pool water is warmer than a bathtub. I’m

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’ve come to the season of my life where I can freely admit I’ve spent most of my adult life on a quest to create sanctuary moments. I think most of us carry an unsettling, restless, search for balance which has potential of bringing peace to our souls. While faith is the most important component in

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Readers ask me how I choose my characters’ names. Every book has the same challenge, and the answer is not simple. Selecting character names is a process, one that involves time and research. I keep a list of names for people and pets, but that doesn’t mean I use them. A character’s identity is who they

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills July 14th is National Mac and Cheese Day! Are you a Mac and Cheese lover? Yum—rich cheese blends in a thick sauce over macaroni. Heavenly comfort in a bowl. Young and old reach for generous helpings—cause it’s so good. Making your own Mac & Cheese? These are the best cheeses to try: Cheddar (sharp or mild). This

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The Bible shows many meanings for release according to its usage, from the Hebrew in the Old Testament to the Greek in the New Testament. Throughout, the overall definition refers to a physical, spiritual, or emotional release. God wants us restored to a whole relationship with Him and freed from the bondage of sin. The Greek

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills On July 4th, our country celebrates its 250th birthday. Many of us have planned and prayed about how we should commemorate July 4th, a milestone in American history. We look forward to gathering with family and friends for traditional celebrations. The day represents not only red, white, and blue flags with bursts of colorful fireworks, but

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The typewriter invented by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1867 changed how documents were created making written communication faster and more efficient than ever before. Over the years, advances in technology refined the machine. It’s amazing to think that the QWERTY keyboard I use every day traces its roots back to a typewriter This link to National

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Summer . . . We love every minute, every smell, every sound, every touch, every memory, and especially the tastes that only summer brings from watermelon to hotdogs. Close your eyes and dream of beaches, barbeques, picnics, family vacations, special fun with friends, back porches, lightning bugs, dreams of yesterday’s summers, and lots of lazy days.

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday. Across the country, communities and families are planning grand celebrations. Bands will play music that gets our feet moving and our voices singing. Flags will wave proudly. Homes and neighborhoods will glow in red, white, and blue. Choirs will sing beloved patriotic songs. Families