The Life I’m Living

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – The Life I’m Living via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1KlgQPB #WritersLife (Click to Tweet)   The Life I’m Living and the Life I’m Observing I’m a lot like you. Average in so many ways. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, neighbor, friend … and writer. Perhaps the last descriptor is what makes me different from most people. Yet …

The Reader Adventure

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – The Reader Adventure – via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1GOrnET #WritersLife (Click to Tweet) Writing is a tough profession. The competition in today’s publishing world makes the strongest writers think twice about their commitment to excellence. But those of us who are lured by the magnificence of story are committed to creating a world where our readers slip into …

You Know You’re a Suspense Writer When …

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – You Know You’re a Suspense Writer When … via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1JLE0xY #WritersLife (Click to Tweet) You Know You’re a Suspense Writer When … I love this topic. When suspense writers get together, discussing stories and plot twists keeps our adrenaline racing. We can talk about suspense for hours because we live it. Our friends and families …

In Case You Invite Me to Dinner

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – In Case You Invite Me to Dinner – via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1OwKDei #WritersLife (Click to Tweet) I look forward to the times I’m able to cook or bake. Varied recipes appeal to my creativity, whether the food is an appetizer, main course, or dessert. Busying myself in the kitchen is also a different venue for my hyperactive …

Exciting Opportunity

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – Exciting #DoubleCrossBook #GiveAway Opportunity via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1JLGlJ4 (Click to Tweet) Hey, readers! I don’t know about you but coffee is this readers best friend. Especially when I’m up late finishing rewrites or turning the last page of that MUST READ novel. So excited to share a chance for you to win BIG, coffee lovers! Let the …

Interview with Double Cross hero, Daniel Hilton

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk Interview with Double Cross Hero – via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1FSMobD #DoubleCrossBook (Click to Tweet) Interview with HPD Officer Daniel Hilton Today we’re interviewing Houston Police Officer Daniel Hilton, hero in Double Cross by DiAnn Mills on the Jimmy Fallon Show. Jimmy Fallon: So tell me, Daniel, how does it feel to be a leading man in a romantic …

Strong Women, Unlikely Roles

Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk Strong Women, Unlikely Roles – via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1FbtPEE #writerslife (Click to Tweet) Women who accept nontraditional roles and succeed with dynamic outcomes are the heroines in my novels. These are Glock-totin‘ gals with southern charm who understand grits aren’t just for breakfast. These women embrace their femininity with an added boost–they aren’t afraid to go after the …

DOUBLE CROSS Earns 4 Stars From Romantic Times

Excited to share that Romantic TImes gave DOUBLE CROSS 4 stars in their recent review. “Mills’ latest delves into the themes of family and forgiveness. For the romantic suspense fan, there is plenty of action and twists present. For the inspirational reader, the faith elements fit nicely into the context of the story. One interesting aspect is the way Mills …

Daydream Believer

Those of you who grew up in the 60s remember Davy Jones and The Monkees sang this tune. John Stewart wrote it, and in December 1967, “Daydream Believer” hit the coveted number one spot on American charts. You can read the words and listen to the song here: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/monkees/daydreambeliever.html I’m a believer in daydreams. I think it’s a prerequisite to …