By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Mickey Mouse never ages but his creation began in 1928. That makes our beloved Mickey 97 years old. Amazing! He still looks spry, adorable, and warming the hearts of young and old. Take a stroll through Disney Land or Disney World in the US or internationally, and you’ll see the star of the park waving and

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills It’s no secret that I love to cook and bake. The planning and preparation are fun, creative and an stress-reliever. In compiling my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner, I wanted to share a few with you—and these don’t have to be served only on Thanksgiving. Corn-And-Crab Chowder  This chowder is so easy, and a people-pleaser Prep

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills November reminds us of our many blessings and the love of family and friends. I encourage you to celebrate Thanksgiving all month. May it be an outpouring of gratitude to God. Below are twenty of my favorite quotes and Scripture about November, the month of Thanksgiving. “Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills My characters struggle throughout every story. They have a problem to solve or a goal to reach, and nothing about their chosen path comes easily. Along the way they react with emotions shaped by their personality, culture, backstory, DNA, education, and a countless other factors that influence their reactions and behaviors to the world around them.

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’ve been creating fiction since my husband challenged me to write a book—1996. Actually, it was a dare. “Stop telling me you’re going to write a book someday. Quit your job and do it. If you get anything published in the next year, you never need to go back to your job.” So I did! I

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMill Welcome Suspense Writer Colleen Coble to this month’s author spotlight. Colleen and I have known each other since we entered the wonderful world of writing—over 25 years ago. I’d like to think we were mere girls . . . She is an incredible writer and always keeps me on the edge of my seat! USA Today

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills By Gabi Bourn https://www.facebook.com/gabi.bourn When my friend Gabi showed me an incredible family cookbook that she’d created, I asked to interview her so I could pass on the idea to you. What gave you the idea? My mom had several cookbooks that were compilations from different groups, churches, and organizations. We had a bunch of family

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Laura Conaway, my featured suspense author. Bestselling and award-winning author, Laura Conaway, resides in Pennsylvania and creates stories with ahealthydose of suspense and happily ever afters while her characters discover triumph through trials. As a former librarian, she’s always searching for the next best read and loves solving mysteries like Nancy

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I am thrilled to continue celebrating the release of my newest romantic suspense novel, CANYON OF DECEIT! To mark the occasion, we are giving readers the chance to win special prizes — because this adventure is best shared with you, my readers. 🎁 Prizes for Multiple Winners More than one reader will walk away with a

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Dear Readers, The wait is over — CANYON OF DECEIT is officially available today, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share this new romantic suspense adventure with you! Set in the stunning but treacherous terrain of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, CANYON OF DECEIT follows Therese, a respected wilderness survival expert, and Blane, a skilled Texas