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By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills We writers can be a bit eccentric, sometimes bizarre, and those who love us may wonder if we need to be on meds. The truth is we’re creative people, and we look at life a little differently. You may be wondering if you’re a writer or suspect someone close to you has the ability to string …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Lions fascinate me. They represent nobility and respect, and their muscular bodies are to be admired and feared. No fat anywhere. Like I hope my stories resonate with readers. The more I thought about lions, the more I realized writing a novel has much in common with these animals. Here are my 10 comparisons. If you …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The best part of writing is you, the reader. Last week I shared “A Fiction Writer’s Hardest Task”, and this week I want to talk about the fun stuff. My list may not contain every writer’s favorite moments, but these are most treasured to me. Entertain A writer’s stories are built on a foundation of pleasing …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Last week a reader asked about my hardest task as a writer. I had to think before answering. I’m in the midst of line edits before turning in my next story, so I’m totally emerged in every word, goal, voice, gesture, motive, plot line, romance, suspense, symbol, character(s), emotion, dialogue, narrative, transition, spiritual impact, as well …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I love to bake. There’s something about creating a sweet treat for those I love that fills me with satisfaction. Baking with my grandchildren is incredibly rewarding. We build our relationship while learning skills—measuring, reading recipes, what different ingredients do for the finished product, how to break eggs, using a rolling pin, setting the timer on …
Join DiAnn LIVE on her Facebook personal profile page https://www.facebook.com/diann.mills.5 on Tuesday evening, February 6th at 7pm Central and learn details on how you could win one of the following gift cards: $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card $25.00 Choice of Barnes and Noble or Amazon Gift Card DiAnn will launch her new release High Treason and talk about the writing life. You’ll have …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Click link on right to view video from DiAnn – DiAnn Mills Video Blog Save the date and join DiAnn when she goes Live on Facebook at 7:00 p.m. Central on Tuesday evening, February 6th. Logon to Facebook first, then click this link: https://www.facebook.com/diann.mills.5 DiAnn’s Library Corner Librarian Tip – Check out these creative ways on …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Hey reader, ever wonder about becoming a writer? Writers are survivors. If in doubt, take a look at what is needed to reach publication. It’s a little scary, but if a person has courage and determination, they can reach their goals. If everyone on the planet was destined to be a writer, then everyone would be …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Many people long to be a writer. They are avid readers and usually devour everything they can find on the printed page. The art of communicating through the written word fascinates them until they aspire to write. But with the interest comes many questions about the discipline. The following questions and answers may help with your …
Are you an avid reader or love to write? Discover how best-selling author DiAnn Mills creates story. With over 70 published books, DiAnn will talk about her passion to entertain readers, the thrill of research, the process of discovering unique characters, and how she ensures her readers will Expect an Adventure. Bring your questions for a candid discussion. Book signing …
