by DiAnn Mills @Diannmills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Darlene L. Turner, my featured suspense author. Meet Darlene L. Turner Bestselling author of Romantic Suspense/Thriller Darlene L. Turner is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author known for her high-octane stories and riveting twists. Sparked by Nancy Drew, she’s turned her love of solving mysteries into her writing, believing readers will be

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Readers ask me how I choose my characters’ names. Every book has the same challenge, and the answer is not simple. Selecting character names is a process, one that involves time and research. I keep a list of names for people and pets, but that doesn’t mean I use them. A character’s identity is who they

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills The typewriter invented by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1867 changed how documents were created making written communication faster and more efficient than ever before. Over the years, advances in technology refined the machine. It’s amazing to think that the QWERTY keyboard I use every day traces its roots back to a typewriter This link to National

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Meet bestselling author Kate Angelo — my featured romantic suspense author for April! Bio Kate Angelo is the Publishers Weekly bestselling author of Hunting the Witness, Selah Award winner of Deadly Holiday Hijack, and Amazon Top 100 bestseller of Driving Force. She serves on the executive board of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and works alongside

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I’ve often been asked how I view my writing. Is it a career, hobby, a means to gain recognition, purchase something special? Or is it a ministry? The Christian writer who communicates through the written word journeys into a personal ministry. Every genre needs wholesome material that entertains, inspires, teaches, or informs. Exploring the process of

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnn Mills Every time I begin a new writing project, I panic. Can I do this again? Do I have the skills to carry another book through to completion? Will my readers like the characters? Is my plot credible enough with twists and turns to keep readers guessing? Will my story linger in the hearts of my

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Congratulations to Anita from North Carolina whose name was randomly selected to receive a $35.00 Amazon gift card from all those who suggested blog topics. Many thanks to all of you for your wonderful ideas—I now have 52. This week’s topic is one that many of you requested.  Writers research to create authentic plot points and

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMill Welcome Suspense Writer Colleen Coble to this month’s author spotlight. Colleen and I have known each other since we entered the wonderful world of writing—over 25 years ago. I’d like to think we were mere girls . . . She is an incredible writer and always keeps me on the edge of my seat! USA Today

DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Kristine Delano, my featured suspense author! Kristine Delano is an award-winning author of suspense with a heart for hope. After over two decades navigating the high-stakes world of Wall Street, she’s swapped stock charts for storytelling, crafting domestic thrillers that reflect the complexities of work/life balance. In pursuit of story, she hosts

DiAnn is excited to participate in the 2025 ACFW-Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference. She will teach the following workshops on Saturday, November 8 at 4 pm Eastern. Writing Personal Tragedies with Grace