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 …

Yummy Fall Recipes

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Fall is the time of year for crisp air, football games, and yummy food. This fall I’ve tried three new recipes that hit the yummy list, and I want to share them with you. Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Servings: 8 serving(s) Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH: 1 …

October 22 – National Color Day

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills National Color Day celebrates how every person interprets the way  light reflects or bounces off an object. The experience is more than what we see and enjoy or avoid. The various hues and shades impact us creatively, physically, and psychologically. Color is one of my favorite literary tools to show emotion and encourage readers to join …

Listening—The Key to Navigating Life

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We’ve grown up hearing instructions to “listen,” and wisdom is woven into the word. As children, we were told to listen to our parents and others who were 1) wiser, 2) chose to protect us, and 3) had more life experience. As teens and adults, sage advice is always to listen. Learning and listening are companions, …

Don’t Use Skim Milk in God’s Recipe for Life

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills In today’s world, many of us are constantly seeking shortcuts in various aspects of our lives. Whether it’s in our diets, our work, or our spiritual journeys, the appeal of the easy way out can be tempting. But when it comes to living a fulfilling and purposeful life, there are no substitutes for the real thing. …

After the Storm: Ways to Make a Difference in Hurricane Helene Recovery

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m taking a break from my normal blogging post topics to focus on how we can make a difference in Hurricane Helena Recovery.  Thousands of victims were impacted from the high winds and flooding that not only took lives and property, but also continues to threaten people who need rescued. Food, water, and shelter, the necessities …

Navigating Unchartered Waters

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Post: Kristen Hogrefe Parnell @khogrefeparnell Recently, I enrolled my two-year-old in a two-week swim class. Another mom friend had warned me that her daughter screamed the entire first lesson, so I prepared myself for a similar reaction—but hoped my son would do better. He didn’t. He screamed most of the class until I finally sat next …

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 …