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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 …
By DiAnn Mills at DiAnnMills We have officially stepped into 2026! I wish you a joyful and blessed New Year. May the challenges of 2025 disappear, and the good times continue to make you smile. January is the month I update my blog post spreadsheet to you. If you’ve been a subscriber for very long, then you know I post …
