Spotlight on DiAnn Mills & a Giveaway
On every other week this year, until after my debut novel launches on April 28, I’m highlighting an author who kindly read an early copy of my book and offered an endorsement. I’m also highlighting these authors in my every-other-month newsletter.
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Comment below by January 20 for a chance to win your choice of one of DiAnn’s novels! (US winner only; Ebook format)
Check out DiAnn’s extensive list of published works HERE.
I met DiAnn in 2019 when I first attended the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, where she was the conference co-director. I immediately loved her! She’s not only a fabulous author, she’s an incredible person.
I’ve featured DiAnn and her book releases on my blog for the past four years. You can find those Zoom interviews at the links below.
In addition to writing many compelling Romantic Suspense novels, as well as other genres, DiAnn has also published many books to help writers learn and grow in their craft. She’s a phenomenal mentor and a Jesus lover. If you’ve never read any of her work, I hope you will! I’m highlighting her most recent fiction release below.
Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills
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A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy.
When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing—and that Rurik wants Therese’s help finding her. She’s sure Rurik hasn’t given her the whole story . . . especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child’s life hanging in the balance, Therese can’t turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can’t do this alone.
Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane’s specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik’s terms to keep Alina’s disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won’t distract from their mission to save Alina.
Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina’s last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they’re receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot—no matter the risk to their own lives.
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, conference consultant for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.
A proud coffee snob who roasts her own beans, DiAnn also enjoys diving into good books, experimenting in the kitchen, and unabashedly spoiling her grandchildren—whom she insists are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband make their home under the sunny skies of Houston, Texas.
DiAnn is active online and would love to connect with readers: Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, Goodreads, BookBub, YouTube, LinkedIn and her website.
DiAnn’s endorsement for my novel, Stronger than the Storm:
“The storms of life flood even the best of families with threats to destroy their strongest defense: love. This story and its twists and turns kept me turning pages and longing for this family to be right again. Stronger than the Storm is for every family who has faced heartache. Only God can stop a raging storm.”
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Deena Adams
As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years, Deena Adams understands how important hope is to daily life, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true to life stories. She is a multi-award-winning author, an active ACFW member, and a six-year ACFW Virginia board member. Connect with Deena through her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
9 Comments
Deena Adams
Congratulations to Perrianne, this week’s giveaway winner! Please follow the instructions in your email to claim your prize. 🙂
Barbara Schultze
I’ve never read DiAnn, but this novel sounds intriguing!
Deena Adams
I hope you get a chance to read DiAnn’s work, Barbara. If you enjoy Romantic Suspense, you definitely should!
Deena Adams
Thank you, Angie! I appreciate that!
Kathleen D. Bailey
this sounds good, Deena and DiAnn.
Deena Adams
I’m glad you think so, Kathleen! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
Deena Adams
Hi, Perrianne. I recently read Faciing the Enemy by DiAnn, and I think it might be my favorite of hers I’ve read so far. Yes, I’ve heard DiAnn speak about her research, and she does a fabulous job! Thanks so much for reading the post and commenting!
Perrianne Askew
I have read a couple of Diann’s novels, but it’s been quite some time since I’ve read one. Christian romantic suspense seems to have some stiff competition! I think her endorsement is certainly enticing. If you haven’t read Diann’s latest blog, she goes over how she does research and it’s quite impressive. Check it out!
Angie Ochoa
I have only read two of DiAnn’s books so far, but have several more on my TBR.
Her endorsement of your book definitely sparks my interest. Going to add it to my TBR.