What Aspects of a Romantic Suspense Novel Thrill You?

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 …

Why I Write Romantic Suspense

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 …

DEADLOCK – Available Now!

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 …

The Reader Adventure

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 …

Interview with Double Cross hero, Daniel Hilton

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 …

DOUBLE CROSS Earns 4 Stars From Romantic Times

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 …