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 …

God Still Does Impossible Things

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest post by: Kristen Hogrefe Parnell @Kristen Hogrefe Parnell One of my favorite Bible verses as a teenager that remains close to my heart as a thirty-something is Luke 1:37. “For with God nothing will be impossible” (NKJV). Read through the stories of the Old and New Testament, and you can’t help but see impossible situations become possible. …

Harvest of Hope Night 2023

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Melanie Dobson and I are thrilled to host an evening of harvest inspiration filled with fun, giveaways, and hope. We long to help you and your loved ones celebrate a blessed autumn season. Please join us online Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. CST. You won’t be disappointed. Details below. Melanie and I will be …

The Wings of Poppy Pendleton

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Post By Melanie Dobson @MelanieDobson  When I began writing The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, I traveled to my setting in New York to explore the mysterious Thousand Islands and tour its Gilded Age castles. Since one of my main characters—a hard-working man named Cade—was an island caretaker for about seventy years, I wanted to learn everything …

Reader Giveaway Celebrating Release of FACING THE ENEMY

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills CALLING ALL READERS!!! To celebrate FACING THE ENEMY’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 …

FACING THE ENEMY – Release Day – Winner Announced

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Release day is HERE!!! For the past five years, FBI Special Agent Risa Jacobs has worked in the violent crimes against children division of the Houston FBI. She’s never had reason to believe there’s a target on her back . . . until now. ROMANCE, SUSPENSE, AND ADVENTURE! DiANN MILLS DELIVERS ALL THREE IN FACING THE …

Book Club Giveaway Celebration With FACING THE ENEMY

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills ATTN: Book Clubs / Libraries Unless you are new to my blog posts, you know that I LOVE everything bookish, especially READERS. And that includes BOOK CLUBS and LIBRARIES! Many readers are part of a reading group. I would enjoy hosting your reading group via Zoom. Q&A time is often a favorite as readers get to …

Inspiring Readers

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I am a storyteller. My purpose is to create stories that engage and entertain the reader. I believe a story should breathe life into the reader with a message that helps navigate the unpredictable waters of life. Within the elements of my story, my characters, plot, dialogue, emotion, and setting together weave a message that inspires …