By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writing and research go hand in hand for a credible story. If a manuscript isn’t accurate, the reader will recognize the flaw and toss the book aside. If a writer is spot-on, the extra work rewards them with outstanding reviews and more readers. Sort of a no-brainer for us writers. How do we conduct our research

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Blogger: Ginny Brandt Blueberries are one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. They contain the highest antioxidant value of any fruit and a variety of antioxidants. They are low in calories at 85 per cup; low in glycemic index and glycemic load; yet high in fiber while containing many vitamins and minerals. Although

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Blog: Darlene L. Turner @DarleneLTurner Hope. The word raced into her mind. She needed to place her trust and hope back into the One she now realized had never left her, even during everything. With God, the unknown shouldn’t be feared. There was hope in the Eternal. Madison peered up through the well as a cloud

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Guest Post: Heather Greer @Heather Greer I had so much fun writing Cake That! My husband and I enjoy watching food competition shows. They inspire us in the kitchen, and they inspired me in my writing as well. There are so many outstanding personalities to develop into characters you love and love to hate! And each one

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The 4th of July birthday of America celebration will soon be here. This year it’s on a Sunday. Many working Americans may have a day off extending the weekend, but how can those people relax and plan a special event at the same time? You’re right! It’s next to impossible. To help you have a grand

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’m sure you find it no surprise that a writer celebrates National Scrabble Day. With gusto! Writers live and breathe words, and that means our favorite games focus on those gems that form the alphabet. According to Wikipedia, “Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by placing tiles, each bearing

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The first day of spring sailed into the calendar on Saturday, March 20th.  While many parts of the country are still digging out from under the snow, many of us are contemplating spring cleaning . . . the time of year when we take on the task of cleaning every inch of our home, attic, garage

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills A Guest Blog Post from Debb Hackett @Debb_Hackett Early into my radio career, the station staff would gather for weekly prayers in the conference room. After my shyness at being the newbie ran out, I mustered the courage to ask my boss what all the books were that decorated the window ledges in haphazard piles. You see, they’d

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Congratulation to the two randomly selected winners from last week’s The Month of Love Giveaway Announcement! Each will receive personalized hardcovers of my latest Tyndale novels including BURDEN OF PROOF, FATAL STRIKE & AIRBORNE. Abigail from Wyoming Cathy from California The pandemic and resulting social distancing have sent many of us indoors to work and play. One of the advantages

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I started writing seriously in 1996, and over the years I’ve learned the hard way a few truths about creating fiction—and a lot about myself. I wouldn’t change any of the life lessons. But perhaps these 12 discoveries of what I wish I’d known back then will help you understand a writer’s life. Research doesn’t mean