By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tuesday, March 17th is the Day of the Irish, known as St. Patrick’s Day. For today’s celebration, I’ve found seventeen quotes that will make you smile and bless your day. Some are about the day and some are Irish blessings. “St. Patrick’s Day is all about being Irish and celebrating life as only the Irish know

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’ve often been asked how I view my writing. Is it a career, hobby, a means to gain recognition, purchase something special? Or is it a ministry? The Christian writer who communicates through the written word journeys into a personal ministry. Every genre needs wholesome material that entertains, inspires, teaches, or informs. Exploring the process of

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This is not a post about ways to remove the chaos and stress from of your life. Neither am I offering an instructional guide to eliminating stress by getting organized, exercising more, eating nutritionally sound, praying more, learning to say no, journaling your feelings, seeking counseling, taking prescription meds, or exploring the many ways to reduce

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Christian Suspense author Lynn Blackburn. I’m thrilled to have Lynn join us. We’re longtime friends, and she’s an incredible writer If you love Christian romantic suspense filled with faith, danger, and heart, you’ll enjoy today’s interview with bestselling author Lynn Blackburn. Lynn H. Blackburn loves writing swoon-worthy Southern stories—from nail-biting romantic

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills Every time I begin a new writing project, I panic. Can I do this again? Do I have the skills to carry another book through to completion? Will my readers like the characters? Is my plot credible enough with twists and turns to keep readers guessing? Will my story linger in the hearts of my

By DiAnn Mills @DiannMills Valentine’s Day often arrives wrapped in roses, chocolates, and candlelit dinners. All beautiful. All sweet. But this year, I want to offer you something a little different — something that lingers longer than flowers and feels deeper than a box of truffles. Plus, it’s a fantastic memory-maker! What if, instead of a gift you unwrap, you

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to February! Many of you are stuck inside with the snow and cold. Even here in Houston, we’ve had winter weather. Nothing is better than snuggling up with a good book and sipping on a hot beverage of choice. I love reading and recommending fiction and nonfiction to other devoted readers. These are the books

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills At writing conferences, there are moments of humor where professionalism, personality, and perfection take a break for laughter. Humor lightens the load for stressful and awkward moments, paving the way for writers to experience new and lasting relationships, critique partners, prayer partners, incredible memories, and lessons in behavior. Sometimes the unplanned breaks in the toughest of

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Patricia Bradley, featured Christian suspense author for January! Honoring God with her writing is USA Today Best-Selling author Patricia Bradley’s goal in life. Her novels have won a Selah and a Reader’s Choice Award and were ACFW Carol and Daphne du Maurier award finalists. She and her two cats call Northeast Mississippi

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Congratulations to Anita from North Carolina whose name was randomly selected to receive a $35.00 Amazon gift card from all those who suggested blog topics. Many thanks to all of you for your wonderful ideas—I now have 52. This week’s topic is one that many of you requested.  Writers research to create authentic plot points and