Murder By The Book is hosting Texas Authors DiAnn Mills & Lindsay Emory on Saturday, October 13th at 4:30 p.m. DiAnn’s excited to sign and discuss her new release Burden of Proof. Lindsay Emory will be featuring her book, The Royal Runaway. In addition, they will jointly present a workshop for both writers and readers. Details for a random drawing …
The Best Part About Being a Writer
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The best part of writing is you, the reader. Last week I shared “A Fiction Writer’s Hardest Task”, and this week I want to talk about the fun stuff. My list may not contain every writer’s favorite moments, but these are most treasured to me. Entertain A writer’s stories are built on a foundation of pleasing …
High Treason Giveaway!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Watch DiAnn as she shares about her latest release High Treason here: REMINDER! Join DiAnn LIVE on her Facebook personal profile page https://www.facebook.com/diann.mills.5 on Tuesday evening, February 6th at 7pm Central and learn details on how you could win one of the following gift cards: $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card $25.00 Amazon Gift Card DiAnn will launch her new …
Thank You, Readers
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Click link on right to view video from DiAnn – DiAnn Mills Video Blog Save the date and join DiAnn when she goes Live on Facebook at 7:00 p.m. Central on Tuesday evening, February 6th. Logon to Facebook first, then click this link: https://www.facebook.com/diann.mills.5 DiAnn’s Library Corner Librarian Tip – Check out these creative ways on …
Living With a Writer – From a Husband’s Point of View
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Curious about what it’s like to live with a writer? This week I decided to have my husband interviewed for his perspective. I admit waiting for his answers caused my heart to head into overdrive. How honest would he be? Would I have to eliminate him in my next novel? But his answers were fun to …
How is a Christian Novel Different?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Many of you read my novels that are published by a Christian publisher. I’m often asked how my novels are different from a general market book, and my response is always the same: Novels are about strong characters who have a problem to solve. It’s all about character. But there’s more. A Christian novel is a …
13 Characteristics of a Heroine
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m writing the second novel in a new series titled FBI – Rapid Response Series, and my heroine is a tough gal. While working on her characteristics, I discovered strengths and challenges. Her strong points are designed to help her journey through difficult situations. Some of her weaknesses will become victory points as she learns how …
Spreading the Word about Fav Books
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills As readers, many of us finish a novel or nonfiction book and post a review on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, CBD, Goodreads, LifeWay, Mardel, etc. In addition to reviews, many of us post our opinions about a title on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Still others choose word of mouth to recommend …
Deep Extraction Giveaway!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The day has finally arrived. To celebrate Deep Extraction’s official release, I’m announcing a random drawing for multiple giveaway prizes. If you subscribe to my blog then you don’t have to do a thing . . . just wait to see if your name is drawn! Take a look at these fantastic prizes! 1st Place – …
DiAnn Teaching @ Permian Basin Writers Workshop
On Sunday, September 17th, of the Permian Basin Writers Workshop, there will be a team-up of two highly successful Christian fiction writers, DiAnn Mills and Cynthia Ruchti. Cynthia is also the representative from the American Christian Fiction Writers. They will share what it takes to be a successful Christian writer and how that genre differs. They are dynamic and will …