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 …
A Fiction Writer’s Hardest Task
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Last week a reader asked about my hardest task as a writer. I had to think before answering. I’m in the midst of line edits before turning in my next story, so I’m totally emerged in every word, goal, voice, gesture, motive, plot line, romance, suspense, symbol, character(s), emotion, dialogue, narrative, transition, spiritual impact, as well …
Ever Feel Invisible?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills At times, we feel no one sees us, and sometimes that’s okay. It’s normal and even healthy to occasionally be in an uncomfortable place. Situations that cause us to think, feel, and analyze help us to grow and change into better people. The reasons are plentiful: left out of a social situation, belittled by family, bullied …
5 Ways Plants and People are Alike
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills For those of us who live along the Texas Gulf, now is the time to cut back our plants, remove those growing things that didn’t survive the cold winter, and nurture the doubtful ones back to health. If possible. I enjoy gardening. It provides time for me to think while doing my best to make the …
Getting Along with Difficult People
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Difficult people can make life miserable. Even to the point we can dread waking up in the morning. They seldom hide or avoid us; neither are they courteous. Difficult people can roam our homes, live next-door, be seated at a desk beside us, take the role of a boss, or simply pop up when we least …
February – Bake for Family Fun Month
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I love to bake. There’s something about creating a sweet treat for those I love that fills me with satisfaction. Baking with my grandchildren is incredibly rewarding. We build our relationship while learning skills—measuring, reading recipes, what different ingredients do for the finished product, how to break eggs, using a rolling pin, setting the timer on …
11 Ways to Say I Love You on Valentine’s Day That Won’t Break the Bank
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Since the 14th century, Valentine’s Day has been celebrated as a time of romantic love. But let’s face it, candy, flowers (roses), exquisite restaurants, get-away weekends, and one-of-a-kind gifts can blow our budget. Even paying for a babysitter is expensive. This week, I have your back. Here are 11 ways to say, “I Love You”, that …
Meet Edie Melson & DiAnn Mills @ M Judson in Greenville, SC
Edie Melson & DiAnn Mills will join patrons for a meet & greet at M Judson Booksellers & Storytellers on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – Noon Eastern in Greenville, SC. They love meeting readers and will be available to personalize copies of their books.
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 …
DiAnn Teaching @ Taylor University’s Professional Writers’ Conference
Learn how to get published August 3-4, 2018Whether you are simply thinking about writing or seriously working to become a published author, Taylor University’s Professional Writing Conference offers you: • Inspiring keynote talks with best-selling authors Michelle Medlock Adams and DiAnn Mills plus publisher Karen Porter • Seminars on all phases and genres of writing and marketing fiction and nonfiction for …