By diann Mills @DiAnnMills August can be brutal to our plants, not only the ones in our yards suffering in the three-digit heat but also the ones inside the house. How can we save our plants? Last week I grabbed my phone for one of my favorite apps: Picture This. The app has helped me keep my plants alive and

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Kelly Underwood, my featured suspense author for August! Meet Kelly Bio Kelly Underwood’s favorite things are reading, writing, and drinking coffee. She was born in New Hampshire, but don’t ask her about snow, because she’s been a Florida girl since she was twelve. Her debut novel gave Kelly the incredible opportunity

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