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By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills During Lone Star Literary’s book blog tour for Fatal Strike, I learned a lot about what readers prefer in a romantic suspense novel. The responses can help me weave what reader preferences into my stories. The following 16 responses interested me, and I wanted to share them with you. Good character development The edge of the …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Most writers read and write in the same genre. Professionally speaking, that’s the way it should be. If I’m not as excited about the romantic suspense story I’m writing as the one I’m reading, then quality suffers. This applies to all genres, and not just my chosen one of romantic suspense. Here are the five reasons …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills As a writer, I have a list of what I feel is vital for a woman to be a heroine in a romantic suspense novel. Determining who my female character is takes time and lots of thought. My criteria may not be what you expected. It’s not brains or beauty. It’s not an ivy-league education. It’s …
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 …
Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – DEADLOCK Available Now! via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1VmiwfY #NewBookRelease #DeadlockBook #ChristFic (Click to Tweet) DEADLOCK by DiAnn Mills Available NOW! Dear Reader, Crisp temps of fall usher in a time to relax and curl up in a favorite reading chair. This is the perfect time to read Deadlock, a romantic suspense set in Houston, my city. This third …
Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk – The Reader Adventure – via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1GOrnET #WritersLife (Click to Tweet) Writing is a tough profession. The competition in today’s publishing world makes the strongest writers think twice about their commitment to excellence. But those of us who are lured by the magnificence of story are committed to creating a world where our readers slip into …
Tweetable – Latest From DiAnn’s Desk Interview with Double Cross Hero – via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1FSMobD #DoubleCrossBook (Click to Tweet) Interview with HPD Officer Daniel Hilton Today we’re interviewing Houston Police Officer Daniel Hilton, hero in Double Cross by DiAnn Mills on the Jimmy Fallon Show. Jimmy Fallon: So tell me, Daniel, how does it feel to be a leading man in a romantic …
Excited to share that Romantic TImes gave DOUBLE CROSS 4 stars in their recent review. “Mills’ latest delves into the themes of family and forgiveness. For the romantic suspense fan, there is plenty of action and twists present. For the inspirational reader, the faith elements fit nicely into the context of the story. One interesting aspect is the way Mills …
How is it I can write a novel, but I can’t figure out how to wow my sweet husband on Valentine’s Day? The day of hearts, flowers, chocolate candy, romantic songs, and valentines with sweet messages is upon us. Some of you jump in with creativity and thoughtfulness guaranteed to make young and old feel loved. Others struggle to select …
Thanks to you, FIREWALL has earned a spot on FamilyFiction’s Top Ten Novels of 2014 list! I’m thrilled to be among such wonderful novels and amazing writers. A huge congratulations to all the writers. Dear readers, thank you so much for nominating FIREWALL. You are the reason we create stories. Click HERE to see the entire list.
