By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Do you ever feel guilty about taking a break to rest and relax? I do. Sometimes I fall into that pit where my thoughts whisper that stepping away from my responsibilities is wrong—as though life will ding me for not keeping to my schedule. But should we take time to be free from obligations? To enjoy

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Fiction writing addicts tend to have common set of traits, and these are personal and professional. It’s who we are, how we think, and how we process information. For the Christian, writing is not just how we are wired but it is our calling. Fiction writers are wired to juggle character, plot, emotion, dialogue, setting, and

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills This week, I’ve interviewed a dear friend, Eva Marie Everson, a profound writer who has a new release ready to explode into the reader’s world.  Her upcoming release is a southern fiction novel straight from a southern writer. Miss Beth Bettencourt excels in every area that makes an unforgettable novel. I read it and the story

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills I believe fiction can be a vehicle to communicate truth. From the moment I sensed a call to write, I understood my focus would be using story to communicate truth. This isn’t an original concept. Jesus spoke in parables and revealed deep spiritual principles through the power of story. When the disciples asked Him why, I

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome romantic-suspense writer Sami Abrams to March’s Author Spotlight! Sami writes incredible stories, and I know you will enjoy her interview—and her books. Award-winning, bestselling author Sami Abrams grew up hating to read. It wasn’t until her 30’s that she found authors that captured her attention. Now, most evenings, you can find her engrossed in a Romantic

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tuesday, March 17th is the Day of the Irish, known as St. Patrick’s Day. For today’s celebration, I’ve found seventeen quotes that will make you smile and bless your day. Some are about the day and some are Irish blessings. “St. Patrick’s Day is all about being Irish and celebrating life as only the Irish know

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 @DiAnnMills This is not a post about ways to remove the chaos and stress from of your life. Neither am I offering an instructional guide to eliminating stress by getting organized, exercising more, eating nutritionally sound, praying more, learning to say no, journaling your feelings, seeking counseling, taking prescription meds, or exploring the many ways to reduce

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Welcome to Author Spotlight and Christian Suspense author Lynn Blackburn. I’m thrilled to have Lynn join us. We’re longtime friends, and she’s an incredible writer If you love Christian romantic suspense filled with faith, danger, and heart, you’ll enjoy today’s interview with bestselling author Lynn Blackburn. Lynn H. Blackburn loves writing swoon-worthy Southern stories—from nail-biting romantic

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