By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers spend hours, weeks, months, and sometimes years working on behind-the-scenes research in writing a novel. I’m no different. The story must be so real to the readers that they block the outside world and become the character. Research involves thoroughly understanding the protagonist and antagonist. This includes how they live, earn a living, and react/respond …
Author Spotlight! Lisa Harris
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m thrilled to welcome bestselling writer Lisa Harris to this month’s Author Spotlight! Lisa Harris, a USA Today and CBA bestselling author, has penned over sixty novels and novellas, including Christian romantic suspense, medical thrillers, and psychological thrillers. Celebrated for crafting tight, adrenaline-fueled plots, she has sold nearly one and a half million books. Her accolades …
Ask Me Anything!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I might be putting my life in my hands with this week’s blog post—but Ask Me Anything. This is a topic that several of you initiated when I asked for blog ideas. This week is for you! Submit your questions in the comments, and let’s have some fun. What is something you’ve always wanted to ask …
Author Spotlight! Caitlin Miller
DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week begins a monthly spotlight on romantic suspense writers who wow me with their amazing stories, and I want you to know about them too. Welcome Caitlin Miller! Caitlin Miller, represented by The Steve Laube Agency, has been writing stories for nearly a decade and self-published two books in 2022. She has also been an English …
Building 2025 Together: Share Your Thoughts and Ideas!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills My blog posts are for you, and I want to make sure you see great content each week. To stretch my creativity and put a smile on your face, I need your help in choosing future blog post topics. Over the years, I’ve provided recipes, guest bloggers, contests, humor, wisdom, and an occasional video. I do …
Little Free Libraries
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I discovered Little Free Libraries in a search to donate some of my books. The organization’s concept has sparked ideas for me to support the group, and I think you’ll find their services beneficial to you and your community too. I’ve always been a library fan. Through their many books on varied subjects, worlds unfold, history …
October 22 – National Color Day
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills National Color Day celebrates how every person interprets the way light reflects or bounces off an object. The experience is more than what we see and enjoy or avoid. The various hues and shades impact us creatively, physically, and psychologically. Color is one of my favorite literary tools to show emotion and encourage readers to join …
Reader Giveaway Celebrating Release of LETHAL STANDOFF
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills CALLING ALL READERS!!! To celebrate LETHAL STANDOFF’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 ONE …
Book Club Giveaway Celebration With LETHAL STANDOFF
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome, book lovers! If you’ve been following my blog, you know how passionate I am about everything bookish—especially READERS. That means YOU, and of course, BOOK CLUBS and LIBRARIES! If you’re part of a reading group, I would love to join your discussion via Zoom. The Q&A sessions are always a highlight, where readers get to …
LETHAL STANDOFF – Release Day!
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Release day is HERE!!! In LETHAL STANDOFF, Carrington Reed faces her toughest negotiation yet as the Kendrix brothers hold hostages for a justice that hides a sinister truth. Through the help of investigative reporter Levi Ehrlich, the two face lies and deceit. Award-winning author DiAnn Mills crafts a tale of suspense, redemption, and the power of uncovering the …