By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: 5 Things We Want to Hear When We’re Down When we’ve been slammed with bad news or rude comments, our first instinct is to either cry, run, or punch someone in the nose. Too many times the situation heads us toward depression. Not fun. Being down is like finding yourself at the bottom of …
First Lines of Stories that Inspire
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: First Lines of Stories that Inspire I’m an avid reader, but I’m also picky. Confession time here . . . If a story doesn’t grab me in the first line, I’m reluctant to read further. Out of respect for the writer, I might continue for a paragraph. Normally, I’m done and ready to move …
Highways, Speed Bumps, and Traffic Lights
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Highways, Speed Bumps, and Traffic Lights Writers seldom become successful and create a marketable book—overnight. At least that wasn’t my experience. The victories and triumphs are waylaid with rejection slips, disappointments, and lots of rewrites. But when the first sale was made, I knew it was worth every drop of sweat and tears. My …
Vacation Magic
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Vacation Magic Last week, husband and I spent six days in Estes Park, Colorado. We love the Rocky Mountain National Park, and often retreat there. We work at home, so unless we leave, we don’t have a break. We packed our coats, scarves, gloves, and hiking boots for a March getaway. Once in Estes …
A Writer’s Workspace
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: A Writer’s Workspace Is your workplace special to you? Many times I’ve been asked where I write. The answer is anywhere, yet I do have a designated office, a room where bits and pieces of me are scattered throughout. I’d like to share a few photos with you today. Okay, so my desk is slightly …
March Celebrations
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: March Celebrations March is here and with it comes the promise of spring, and we’re ready. No matter how much we love our winter sweaters, fireplaces, and snow sports, green and the color of blooming flowers is more appealing. So let’s get on board the spring train by celebrating March. Take a look at the …
Questions to Ask Before Getting Old
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Questions to Ask Before Getting Old I don’t recall taking a class in high school or college about what to ask myself before getting old. Psychology courses gave the textbook approach to ease our fears: this is what happens to the aging mind; what is lost, and what is retained. Frankly, I didn’t pay …
Memory Makers
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Memory Makers My nine-year-old granddaughter and I are writing a fantasy book. We started January, 2015 and plan to be finished in March, 2016. The time spent together has added depth and meaning to our relationship while creating a memory-maker for both of us. This book was her idea, and I knew I was …
Writers Love to Read
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Writers Love to Read Reading is a delicious treat that enriches our lives with tasty, rich words. No matter if our pleasure is fiction or nonfiction, taking time to fill our hearts and minds with a delightful adventure completes us as individuals seeking knowledge and inspiration. During this busy holiday season, I encourage you …
5 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving!
Tweetable: 5 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving! via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1PV0PEZ #WritersLife #Thanksgiving (Click to Tweet) This is the month when family and friends gather together to enjoy each other in sweet conversation and share in an incredible feast—roasted turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes swimming in gravy, crisp colorful salads, yummy vegetables, rolls oozing with real butter, and mounds of desserts. Make sure …