By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
When the signs of Valentine’s Day took over the retail scenery, from candy and cards to exquisite dinners, I thought about how much I value my relationship with you.
I hear from many of you daily, and the encouragement boosts my confidence. You—
- Comment on my blog.
- Contact me through my website with e-mails that seal our friendship.
- Read my books and write amazing reviews.
- Offer suggestions for book titles and character names.
- Follow me on Facebook and Twitter.
- Accept my invitations to meet me at book signings and speaking events.
- Provide story ideas.
- And so much more!
Thank you! I love hearing from you!
Tyndale’s E-BookExtra is offering best sellers with e-book specials. Take a look here at the great deals! Deadly Encounter is being offerred for only $2.99 until February 12th.
The following is my way of offering you something special. Every person who is subscribed to my blog will be entered in a random drawing to receive a heart-shaped box of delicious chocolates at my favorite local store: Copper Kettle Chocolate Factory. I’ll be drawing for two boxes of chocolates. Encourage your friends to subscribe. Both of you could be winners!
I’ll be selecting two recipients on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 CST to ensure the candy is delivered by Valentine’s Day.
Have you made Valentine’s Day plans?
DiAnn’s Library Corner
Librarian – Make Valentine’s Day special for all your patrons. Have a bowl of wrapped candy that shows you value your readers – young and old.
Available for Pre-Orders Now
Deep Extraction by DiAnn Mills – April, 2017
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Kind and thoughtful gesture…no real surprise though, since it is you.
Happy Valentines Day!
This year will be our 40th wedding anniv. I usually get my favorite flowers and some chocolate covered strawberries. A special holiday. Love your books…Write faster LOL!
Yay! I love Valentine’s Day! I’m already following your blog. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Love your books. They keep me captivated and are so hard to put down
What a lovely way to honor your readers for Valentine’s Day. Thank you, DiAnn. Even Forrest Gump might want to sign up for this prize. Thank you!
Hi DiAnn,
I enjoyed your post so much. Thanks! My oldest granddaughter’s “golden birthday” is this year–on Valentine’s Day. We’re brainstorming how to incorporate “14”…gifts…lots of thought going into this one! Blessings and hugs to you!
Thanks for writing. We love your books & it makes us so happy when a new one comes out. Cannot wait until April 4.
Thanks for the giveaway. I look forward to each book as it comes out. Thanks also for the encouragement and mentoring. I hope the info I give you helps.
Hi Connie, I should be the one thanking you!
Oh well. At least I’m now connected with you on facebook and twitter (I can’t believe I wasn’t already connected on facebook). Anyway, I know this will come as a tremendous shock, but I’m not really a fan of chocolates. However, being the idea person that I am, I will still share any story ideas and character names with you when they strike. 🙂
Oh, thank you, Victoria. I appreciate your support!
Happy Valentine’s Day, DiAnn. Enjoyed reading your blog and books.
Thanks Beth!
Happy Valentines Day Everyone! hope everyone has at least one memorable one … mine was in 94 when Dickie put a heart shaped Valentines ad in the newspaper asking me to marry him… he had the heart shaped diamond ring waiting for me at home… then in 99 for Valentines he bought me a new jeep grand cherokee laredo….. so I had to memorable ones! have a great day all!
Hi, Diana, you have a keeper! Treasure him.
Just bought your special DiAnn, thanks! Right now I’m reading “Attracted to Fire” – exciting!
Hi, Coralee, thanks so much for reading my books!
Hi Diann – I have read so many of your awesome books….don’t know how you keep the ideas coming for another one. Hope you have a great Valentine’s Day!!!
Hubby & I will be celebrating 49 yrs. together this year, hope we get to the 50th; but, you never know what life is going to hand you.
Hi, Lois, congratulations on 49 years together. Whatever God has in store for us will be grand.
No plans. I want to hit the stores to buy Valentine’s Day wrapping paper etc (they’re pretty and I like to use them Year round) but I’ll probably do that after to get a better deal
Hi, Darla, we always get better deals after the shopping sprees. Thanks for posting!
Happy Valentine’s Day!? I’ve been married 43 years and every year he says I didn’t have any money.I always get him something if its just a candy bar and a card.Lol before we married I always got a huge box of candy
Teresa, I think love is better tasting than any box of chocolates – but the candy is good too.
Happy Valentine’s Day!? I’ve been married 43 years and every year he says I didn’t have any money.I always get him something if its just a candy bar and a card.Lol before we married I always got a huge box of candy
I want to wishes you a very Happy Valentines Day , I probably stay home and read a good book thanks for the change to win,God Bless.
Hi Barbara, thanks for posting. I’m going to make my hubby a heart-shaped cake. 🙂
I don’t usually do anything. I’m not married so there’s no reason to do anything. I do send my grandniece a card with balloons and stickers in it.
I love your books!
Hi Beverly, Love means everyone, and I treasure what I can do for my grandchildren.
We sometimes go out to lunch around Valentines day but don’t buy gifts. We are retired and together all the time so every day is special. We do like to eat out but go easy on the candy to control weight and other health issues. We’ve been married 52 years.
Happy Valentines to you.
Charline, hubby and I have a similar lifestyle. Every day is special.
We don’t really do anything special. We’ll probably go out to eat and may go to a movie that we’ve been wanting to see.
Hi Margie, that makes the day special. Enjoy!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you, DiAnn. We don’t really do anything special, so your giveaway sounds wonderful…lol.
Thanks, Betti – All of you are winners!
Thanks for letting me know your book was on sale! Purchased! 🙂
Thank you, Dawn!
Happy Valentine’s Day DiAnn! I know you will loved by all of your extended family on this special day. You are very loved! Thank you for the giveaway. It is always exciting to see who has won the special goodie that you are giving away. Thank you for all the wonderful books that you write; I pray God’s blessings on you this day!
Hi June, so glad you enjoy my books. It’s always fun to see whose name is drawn in the giveaways.
Happy Valentine’s Day from NC. I am a long time subscriber to your blog. I will always cherish you as a friend because you were the first person to encourage me in my writing journey–at BRMCWC in 2007.
Hi Ann, and I remember your quick laugh.
You are a sweetie, DiAnn! The name of that candy store sounds like something from a romance novel (Copper Kettle Chocolate Factory). 🙂
No special plans on Valentine’s Day itself, but the following day I’m taking an elderly friend for her oncologist appointment. This precious widowed lady has become one of my dearest friends (she reminds me she’s old enough to be my mother, but that is fine!). I am planning to make the day special for her because after her appointment I plan to pick up a special lunch, then visit with her at her home that afternoon.
Thank you for all of your blog posts and so many ways you reach out to readers and fellow writers. 🙂
Patti Jo, you will be blessed for blessing her!
Such a kind and delicious giveaway! I will be keeping my grandchildren on Valentine’s Day, so that their parents can have a date night! I hope you have a great Valentine’s day!
Thanks, Carole, If your name is drawn in the Valentine’s Giveaway, you’ll have to let your grandchildren have one piece. 🙂
And this is why we love you…your encouragement, thoughtfulness and quotes always seem to be just what is needed at that particular moment! Thank you.
Thank you, Kathleen – so very sweet.
What a *sweet* idea to pass the love on to your readers. I’m sure whoever wins will enjoy the gift! Thank YOU for being a kind, gracious, and encouraging friend. You’ve been a blessing to me!
Hi Hope – and I’m blessed by your friendship.
No plans…just a quiet day … maybe reading, knitting, and eating chocolate
Hi Sara, and if you win in the giveaway, it will be a special chocolate treat!
wow! thanks for all you do!…try and get the books you write from my library!
Wilma, I love libraries! Thanks for reading my books.
What a wonderful idea: chocolate! I’m absolutely certain one of the rooms in my Heavenly mansion is filled with chocolates of all kinds. It won’t make me fat(ter), won’t break me out…because it’s Heaven.
You are such an incredible, Godly woman, DiAnn. You give so much back to your readers. We appreciate your kindness, thoughtfulness, consideration. We’re merely returning what you give us.
Love and Hugs!!
Jann, I’m so lucky to have your friendship. Yep – I want chocolate in heaven too.
Thanks for the giveaway and Happy Valentine’s Day to you. I don’t have a spouse so probably will not get anything unless I buy it myself, ( which isn’t a bad thing) in my opinion.
Earlene, when we can buy our own chocolate, we can select exactly what we want!
You are one of the most generous authors I know.
Hi Barb, I so appreciate you and all you do for me!
Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. Since my other half is no longer here I will mprobably go to cremetary and place flowers.I also love spoiling the grandkids with sweets. It prepares them to remember it’s a day to show love to everyone. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
Hi Carol, I’m so sorry about your loss. Our grandchildren are always a blessing.
Already pre order book. Thanks for chance at chocolates. This year will be interesting. Jerry finished his working years at kroger, the last eight to get ins till I turn 65. He has been grabbing last thing left for eight years. This time not there. Oh what will he do?
Hi Morgan, you’ll need to create a list of honey-dos and suggest a hobby! Maybe something together.
I won’t be receiving chocolates from my hubby this year. I will spend the day down on the dock remembering our time together and will probably go out to the cemetery.
Hi Jan, I’m sorry for your loss. Rather than candy, sweet memories will stay with you forever.
Thank you and happy Valentines Day! Just got one of your books. Can’t wait to read it!
Hi Paula, thank you for buying one of my books!
Your writing is a gift to me and so many others
Hi Janice, thanks so much!
Thanks for the nice giveaway!
Hi Lori, you are so very welcome!
Happy Valentines Day!!
I love your chocolate giveaway!
Thank you for the chance to enter your contest!
Hi Vanessa, thank you for your encouragement!
My plans for Valentine’s Day is to have a “date” with my 5 year old great nephew so that my niece and her hubby can have much needed time alone, to enjoy a meal out at a restaurant that doesn’t have a kids menu! It is hard to have a romantic evening with a very active and curious little boy in the house. I intend to pick up my nephew after school. Then we will eat pizza for dinner, followed by an early bath, and then a movie before bedtime. Perfect date night for a little boy!
Hi Phyllis, how grand to have a date for Valentine’s Day. Have a wonderful time!
I think Valentine’s day is one of the best holidays ever. You get to tell people how much you care and appreciate them. If you are really lucky you are given candy or something sweet.
I have been keeping a bag of Hershey kisses in my purse wherever I go. When I see a beautiful smile or hear a kind comment, I love giving the person a little sweet kiss. When I see someone who looks sad or down, I give them a candy kiss in place of the real thing, just to let them know others care!
I LOVE Valentine’s day! Have a wonderful one DiAnn!
Hi Barbara, what a grand idea to give a treat for a smile
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!
Hi Tonya, thanks so much!
Happy Valentines Day. I love Milk chocolate. but I can only eat a little square at a time. Thank you for the chance.
Hi Valerie, I love the dark and milk chocolate. Yum!
Thanks for the contest! For Valentine’s Day, my husband and I plan to treat his recently widowed 89 year old mother to a day of fun. She loves the casino, so, penny machines here I come! LOL! Maybe we will find a machine with a I’ve theme. ?
Hi Lisa, what a treat for a special lady. Have a great time!
I am already subscribed, but I did follow on twitter and facebook. I do enjoy your newsletters. I am a fan.
Hi Audrey, thanks so very much!
Love chocolate – the darker, the better! Thanks for the opportunity. Since our anniversary is the end of January (just hit 41), we kind of low key Valentine’s Day. Hope you have a great one!
Hi Karen, happy anniversary! 41 years is a lot to be thankful for.
I love the library you have above. It is just adorable and beckons me to sit and read a book!
Happy Valentine’s Day to you, DiAnn!
Hi Connie, that library is special!
As my hubby says, every day is Valentine’s Day so Happy Valentine’s Day to you DiAnn!
Hi, Shirley, that means every day is filled with love.
How very thoughtful, DiAnn! Thank you!
Hi Betty, thank you!
Yay!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you DiAnn!!
Thank you!