Author Spotlight Breana Johnson!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Romantic Suspense Author Spotlight. I am pleased to feature Award Winning Breana Johnson! Breana Johnson once sat in on a med school class and answered a question that stumped all the students. The question had more to do with 70s folk music than medical knowledge, but she’s still proud of it. When she’s not …

What My Characters Teach Me

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills If I don’t change and grow into a better person when writing a story, I’ve failed —not just the characters, but also the storyline, my readers, myself, and the God who gifted me with the ability to write. My characters help me see life from a new perspective, offering deeper insights into how others live in …

Author Spotlight! Caitlin Miller

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week begins a monthly spotlight on romantic suspense writers who wow me with their amazing stories, and I want you to know about them too. Welcome Caitlin Miller! Caitlin Miller, represented by The Steve Laube Agency, has been writing stories for nearly a decade and self-published two books in 2022. She has also been an English …

Love and Danger: Why Romance and Suspense Are a Perfect Match

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills Love and danger have caught the reader’s attention since the beginning of time. Storytellers gathered faithful listeners around a crackling fire and told stories that caused others to tremble with danger and swoon with romance. The match seems perfect, but why does it work? The following parts of a novel show why love and danger …

Reader Giveaway Celebrating Release of LETHAL STANDOFF

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills CALLING ALL READERS!!! To celebrate LETHAL STANDOFF’s recent release, I’m hosting a giveaway opportunity for readers! There are multiple opportunities to win some great prizes. Total retail value of prizes is over $250! Share this with your reader friends so they can join in on the fun 🙂 FOUR RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE ONE …

Book Club Giveaway Celebration With LETHAL STANDOFF

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome, book lovers! If you’ve been following my blog, you know how passionate I am about everything bookish—especially READERS. That means YOU, and of course, BOOK CLUBS and LIBRARIES! If you’re part of a reading group, I would love to join your discussion via Zoom. The Q&A sessions are always a highlight, where readers get to …

LETHAL STANDOFF – Release Day!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Release day is HERE!!! In LETHAL STANDOFF, Carrington Reed faces her toughest negotiation yet as the Kendrix brothers hold hostages for a justice that hides a sinister truth. Through the help of investigative reporter Levi Ehrlich, the two face lies and deceit. Award-winning author DiAnn Mills crafts a tale of suspense, redemption, and the power of uncovering the …

Story Souls: The Magic of Characters

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I believe stories have souls that breathe immortality into a reader’s life. An unforgettable story steps beyond “Once upon a time” to a kingdom that captures the heart of a reader forever. Not every story has that golden world, and not every reader experiences the same soul-grabbing story. What lingers as a memorable novel for me …

Short Story: Grandpa—A Retired PI

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills And now for something different: In the fast-paced world of Houston, a retired private investigator named Larry is ready to welcome his grandson, Greer, for the summer. But their reunion quickly turns into a high-stakes adventure when Larry discovers Greer’s life may be in danger due to his mother’s dangerous choices. As Larry reconnects with his past …

Appreciating Ghost Ranch, New Mexico with Release of UNDER A DESERT SKY

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Release day is HERE!!! A race from danger . . . straight into the arms of love. Delve into the secrets of UNDER A DESERT SKY. In 1935, Eva Fortier’s escape from danger leads her to the high desert of Ghost Ranch, NM. Meet Tahoma Benally, a Navajo doctor, bound by a promise and drawn to …