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By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills If I don’t change and grow into a better person when writing a story, I’ve failed —not just the characters, but also the storyline, my readers, myself, and the God who gifted me with the ability to write. My characters help me see life from a new perspective, offering deeper insights into how others live in …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Before diving into the differences between Christian and general market suspense, let’s first define a suspense novel. A suspense novel uses highly developed characters, excitement, real or imagined fear, anxiety about something potentially violent, and high stakes to create an emotionally charged experience for the reader. The fast-paced stories use literary techniques to keep the character’s …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills Love and danger have caught the reader’s attention since the beginning of time. Storytellers gathered faithful listeners around a crackling fire and told stories that caused others to tremble with danger and swoon with romance. The match seems perfect, but why does it work? The following parts of a novel show why love and danger …
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 …
DiAnn’s thrilled to have the opportunity to give a virtual workshop to Central Ohio Fiction Writers @ 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time on August 17, 2024 on the topic of: How to Attract Book Clubs to You and Your Book Writers love to have their books featured by book clubs. We’re excited, passionate, and long for readers to enjoy a new …
DiAnn’s excited to teach Oct. 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am on Writing the High Concept Novel for the ACFW chapter in The Woodlands, TX – Writers On the Storm. Hosted @ Lupe Tortilla in The Woodlands, TX. Learn more here – https://wotsacfw.blogspot.com/
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Writers use their imaginations to mentally transport readers into an adventure, an unforgettable experience. The goal is for the reader to step into the character’s shoes and walk a magnificent journey. Imagination and creativity are not the same, but they work together. Imagination propels creativity by connecting what our mind sees with how best to show …
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I believe stories have souls that breathe immortality into a reader’s life. An unforgettable story steps beyond “Once upon a time” to a kingdom that captures the heart of a reader forever. Not every story has that golden world, and not every reader experiences the same soul-grabbing story. What lingers as a memorable novel for me …
DiAnn is excited to participate in the 2024 ACFW-Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference. She will teach the following workshops on Saturday, November 2. How to Attract Book Clubs to You and Your Books Exploring the Art of Emotion & Symbolism
By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills BookBub invites readers and writers to a party where both indulge in the joy of books. Readers look for recommendations in their favorite genre, and writers not only encourage the reader to explore their books but recommend other writers’ books. It’s like playing pin-the-tail on your favorite read. Everyone wins. Reader-Focused Features Find your favorite author …
