By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Special quotes use emotion and creativity to express how we feel. A twist of a phrase or a unique word speaks a fresh meaning into our lives and shape us to become better people with optimism and joy. The following quotes about autumn, harvest, and Thanksgiving fill me with fresh enthusiasm for the fall season. “I …
Has Your Daily Routine Become a Substitute for Jesus?
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Our lives can easily slip into a routine that substitutes Jesus-driven devotion for performance-driven actions. We don’t intend for worldly concerns to take our Lord’s place. Priorities hammer our schedules, and we slip into what others expect of us. We go through our quiet times and church activities as before, but our mindset changes. The transition …
Harvest of Hope Night 2023
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Melanie Dobson and I are thrilled to host an evening of harvest inspiration filled with fun, giveaways, and hope. We long to help you and your loved ones celebrate a blessed autumn season. Please join us online Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. CST. You won’t be disappointed. Details below. Melanie and I will be …
Time for Pancakes!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The fall season takes me to one of my favorite books—cookbooks. One of my favorite treats is pancakes for breakfast—or any snack or meal. While thumbing through recipes, I thought I’d share a few of my go-to pancake recipes. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Servings: Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tbl. Baking Powder 1 tsp. …
The Wings of Poppy Pendleton
DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Post By Melanie Dobson @MelanieDobson When I began writing The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, I traveled to my setting in New York to explore the mysterious Thousand Islands and tour its Gilded Age castles. Since one of my main characters—a hard-working man named Cade—was an island caretaker for about seventy years, I wanted to learn everything …
Dear World, You Make Me So Uncomfortable – (Winners Announced!)
DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Blogger: Lori Roeleveld @LoriRoeleveld Dear World, I have a confession to make. Many of you people make me uncomfortable. It’s true. But, I try hard to hide it for a million reasons. Reason one: I don’t see Jesus ever being uncomfortable – ever. Read the gospels. He walked through this world like He owned it. (Okay, He did, but …
Reader Giveaway Celebrating Release of FACING THE ENEMY
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills CALLING ALL READERS!!! To celebrate FACING THE ENEMY’s recent release, I’m hosting a giveaway opportunity for readers! There are multiple opportunities to win some great prizes. Total retail value of prizes is over $250! Share this with your reader friends so they can join in on the fun 🙂 FOUR RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE …
Walking in Integrity
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills What does integrity mean to you? The dictionary offers several clues as to what the word means: moral, sound principles, honest, righteous, incorruptible, and the list goes on. Perhaps a few names came to mind, like many righteous people in the Bible, historical figures, a family member, a friend, or someone who highlights the news by …
FACING THE ENEMY – Release Day – Winner Announced
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Release day is HERE!!! For the past five years, FBI Special Agent Risa Jacobs has worked in the violent crimes against children division of the Houston FBI. She’s never had reason to believe there’s a target on her back . . . until now. ROMANCE, SUSPENSE, AND ADVENTURE! DiANN MILLS DELIVERS ALL THREE IN FACING THE …
Book Club Giveaway Celebration With FACING THE ENEMY
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills ATTN: Book Clubs / Libraries Unless you are new to my blog posts, you know that I LOVE everything bookish, especially READERS. And that includes BOOK CLUBS and LIBRARIES! Many readers are part of a reading group. I would enjoy hosting your reading group via Zoom. Q&A time is often a favorite as readers get to …