Author Spotlight Breana Johnson!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Romantic Suspense Author Spotlight. I am pleased to feature Award Winning Breana Johnson! Breana Johnson once sat in on a med school class and answered a question that stumped all the students. The question had more to do with 70s folk music than medical knowledge, but she’s still proud of it. When she’s not …

The Truth Does Set Us Free

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 ESV Several years ago, I traveled to Juba, Southern Sudan to research a series of books. During my time there, I stayed at an Episcopalian Compound. Instead of a tent by the Nile River, I opted for a closet-size room as my temporary …

What My Characters Teach Me

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills If I don’t change and grow into a better person when writing a story, I’ve failed —not just the characters, but also the storyline, my readers, myself, and the God who gifted me with the ability to write. My characters help me see life from a new perspective, offering deeper insights into how others live in …

The Differences Between Christian and General Market Suspense

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Before diving into the differences between Christian and general market suspense, let’s first define a suspense novel. A suspense novel uses highly developed characters, excitement, real or imagined fear, anxiety about something potentially violent, and high stakes to create an emotionally charged experience for the reader. The fast-paced stories use literary techniques to keep the character’s …

Building 2025 Together: Share Your Thoughts and Ideas!

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills My blog posts are for you, and I want to make sure you see great content each week. To stretch my creativity and put a smile on your face, I need your help in choosing future blog post topics. Over the years, I’ve provided recipes, guest bloggers, contests, humor, wisdom, and an occasional video. I do …

Celebrating Snowflakes, Stories, and You

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A Heartfelt Thank You to My Wonderful Readers! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who downloaded SNOWFLAKES & SECOND CHANCES during the free promotion! 📚❄️ I hope this heartwarming Christmas story has brought a little extra joy to your holiday season. If you missed the promo, no worries—SNOWFLAKES & SECOND CHANCES is still available on Amazon …

Wrapping Up the Year with Love, Hope, and New Beginnings

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills As we celebrate the magic of Christmas and look ahead to a new year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support throughout this year. In this season of celebration, may love, joy, peace, and hope wrap you in a warm embrace. I pray that you see the light of …

12 Ways to Give a Gift of the Heart

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Love anchors Christmas into the hearts of all those who celebrate Peace on Earth Good Will to Men. The older we become, the more we enjoy gift-giving. We want our loved ones to receive the perfect item, one they will remember and treasure. We also want to remember those less fortunate—the people we may never meet. …

What Are the Twelve Days of Christmas?

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills For years, I thought the English Christmas carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was about a girl with an incredibly long Christmas list, expecting her boyfriend or husband to gift her all those items. Turns out, I was mistaken! The twelve days of Christmas instead refers to the period between December 25 and January 6. This …

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The Perfect Holiday Escape

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to escape into a heartwarming story filled with love, hope, and new beginnings. In my latest release, SNOWFLAKES & SECOND CHANCES – A Heartwarming Contemporary Christmas Novelette, I invite you to join Sophie and her journey of rediscovering the magic of Christmas and the power …