By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We’ve all heard quotes about time: “Hey, all you people who use emojis, what are you doing with the time you’ve saved?” “The problem with saving time is that as soon as we get it, we spend it.” “Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.” Hector Louis Berlioz “The bad news …
10 Ways to Explore Your Creativity
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Every person on the planet is creative. We’re all born with gifts and talents. These are unique to who we are and how we can use them to better serve the world. Too many people believe they aren’t creative when, in truth, our creativity is begging to be explored. We don’t have to be eccentric, bizarre, …
February is National Library Month
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’ve always loved libraries. From the time I was a little girl, the excitement of stepping into a room with shelves and shelves of books ranked at the top of my source of entertainment. I was a shy and overweight child, and books were my closest companions. When I finished selecting what I wanted to read, …
What is Your Sacred Adventure?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We all are on a sacred adventure called life. From the day we are born until God calls us home, we are given special interests that define our purpose and mold our personalities. We all have unique gifts and talents that thrill us, things we love to invest our time in, effort, and often money. The …
Writers Who Deliver a Powerful Story
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Reading excellent novels invites me into a story world where I lose track of time. I meet new characters who have a compelling story, dive into unique personalities, and share an adventure with them. I admire how they solve problems and face life. In short, I’m a picky reader. A book has to grab me in …
Dear Reader, It IS about You – Giveaway
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I love sending you a short blog each week. It’s my friend-time, a chance to show you how much I appreciate your support. My goal is to vary the blog topics so you’ll be entertained, inspired, and encouraged, much like when I create a story. This blog is for you, and with that foremost in mind, …
Frumpy to Fabulous – In 5 Easy Steps
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A change in seasons means we gals are putting our summer clothes away and bringing out the fall. This is my favorite time of year because I’m a fall person. The colors of burnt orange, green, deep blues, golds, and browns are my go-tos. When I have questions about the latest styles and what is truly …
Adding Fun to Careers
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Last week, the American Christian Fiction Writers National Conference hit the Nashville, Tennessee scene. Catching up with old friends and making new ones is always a plus. The speaking and teaching took writers to a deeper level of understanding the craft and the God who gave who purposed us to write. Some of the presenters were: …
Preserve Your Summer Memories
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills August is fading from the calendar. The weather here in Houston is hot and humid. Most schools in our area are in session. The Summer Olympics are over for another four years. The US packed away the medals! Retailers feature fall and winter clothing. Deadly Encounter was a new book release. Football fans are scheduling tailgate …
National Happiness Happens Day
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills What a great way to start the work week with a national holiday that makes us smile. Even laugh! A key part of making today a success is all the fun things we can do. Life isn’t all about us but the joy we share with others. Choose today to be a blessing. Here are 10 …