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DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A Guest Blog Post from Debb Hackett @Debb_Hackett Early into my radio career, the station staff would gather for weekly prayers in the conference room. After my shyness at being the newbie ran out, I mustered the courage to ask my boss what all the books were that decorated the window ledges in haphazard piles. You see, they’d …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills During the past year of the COVID pandemic, serving others has required innovative thinking. The challenge to assist those affected by illness, loss of a job, mental stress, family dysfunction, abandonment, and other tragedies doesn’t mean the person needs to suffer alone. If you are one who longs to serve others, but the restraints of …
By DiAnn Mills @diannmills Guest Post by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell @KHogrefeParnell When my now-husband James and I were dating, he helped me purchase my first mountain bike. I knew he loved off-road biking and that this investment would give us hours of quality time together. Going on three years now, I’ve been riding my Cannondale with him, and he’s been …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Congratulation to the two randomly selected winners from last week’s The Month of Love Giveaway Announcement! Each will receive personalized hardcovers of my latest Tyndale novels including BURDEN OF PROOF, FATAL STRIKE & AIRBORNE. Abigail from Wyoming Cathy from California The pandemic and resulting social distancing have sent many of us indoors to work and play. One of the advantages …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills As we begin this month of love, I would like to celebrate how much I appreciate you, my readers, by hosting a random drawing giveaway. (2) winner(s) will each receive personalized hardcovers of my latest Tyndale novels including: -BURDEN OF PROOF -FATAL STRIKE -AIRBORNE The giveaway is now live and runs thru Friday, February 12th, Midnight …
By DiAnnMills @DiAnnMills Guest Post by Linda Goldfarb @LindaGoldfarb In 2020, many people lost their purpose or at least struggled with, “What do I do now?” I must admit, when my speaking engagements and theatre performances were canceled because of a worldwide pandemic, I struggled. I recall leaning on my husband Sam’s shoulder. “What do I do now?” “You do …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I started writing seriously in 1996, and over the years I’ve learned the hard way a few truths about creating fiction—and a lot about myself. I wouldn’t change any of the life lessons. But perhaps these 12 discoveries of what I wish I’d known back then will help you understand a writer’s life. Research doesn’t mean …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills ANNOUNCEMENT – Please help me congratulate Debb from the U.K. who was randomly selected from last week’s Help For 2021 Blog Posts. Thanks to everyone that participated. I’ve captured everyone’s ideas and will review your suggestions for upcoming topics. What Does Courage Really Mean? For 2021, I prayerfully chose the word Courage. This means, I will attempt …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This is the time of year when I plan blog post topics for 2021—and I’m asking for your help. In the past you have provided topics of interest, posts you wanted to read. Thank you! During 2020, topics included: Dreams and plans for our lives Guest writers Hope Humor Life hacks and skills New book releases …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The New Year causes us to take a deep breath, learn from history, and move forward with strength and courage. Quotes and Scripture often give us a push to reach out as brave and optimistic inhabitants of earth. One or more of the 15 words to live by below could help you journey through the days …
