Zoom Interview with DiAnn Mills & a Giveaway
What a joy to have DiAnn Mills on the blog again this week! We had such a fun chat about her life, writing, and upcoming Romantic Suspense novel, Lethal Standoff.
Be sure to comment below by July 30 for a chance to win a copy when it releases on September 3! Paperback or ebook for a US winner OR an ebook for an international winner.
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Lethal Standoff by DiAnn Mills
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Hostage negotiator Carrington Reed is called to the scene when reports come in that fifteen hostages are being held by the Kendrix brothers in an abandoned house in south Texas. When she arrives on site, Carrington quickly learns that the brothers are armed and refuse to release their victims, a group of undocumented immigrants, until the local police identify their father’s murderer.
Working closely with Levi Ehrlich, a handsome investigative reporter who has covered some of Carrington’s negotiations in the past, she finds herself being undeniably drawn to him. Carrington digs deeper into the death of the Kendrix brother’s father and begins to notice that some details surrounding his death aren’t adding up.
As Carrington investigates the brothers’ claims and tries to piece together their motive for taking innocent people captive, it soon becomes clear that they are trying to hide something and that revenge for their father’s death may not be what they’re really bargaining for after all. To protect the hostages and ensure the brothers don’t carry out the rest of their sinister plot, Carrington must get to the bottom of one family’s secret and the truth they’re trying so hard to hide before time runs out.
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels with threads of romance. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?
Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, Selah Award, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests.
DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.
DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
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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 represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and is a multi-award-winning writer, an active ACFW member, and ACFW Virginia president. Connect with Deena through her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
39 Comments
Deena Adams
Congratulations to Roxanne Johnson, the winner of DiAnn’s book! Roxanne, once you respond to the email I sent you, I’ll pass along your information to DiAnn to send you the book.
Thanks to all who watched the interview and joined the conversation! And thanks again to DiAnn for a wonderful interview and giveaway.
Lexi Henegar
Love your books! Suspense is my favorite genre. This one sounds really good – would love to read about a hostage negotiator.
Deena Adams
Thanks for watching and commenting, Lexi!
DiAnn Mills
Hi Lexi, thanks for commenting!
Cherie J
Sounds like a great story! I love a good suspense story and this one sounds exciting.
DiAnn Mills
Cherie, thank you so much for commenting and the kind words! Have a great day.
Deena Adams
I agree, Cherie! I hope you get to read it!
Lual Krautter
Appreciate your books so much! Would love to win a print copy! Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway!
Deena Adams
Thanks for entering the giveaway, Lual!
DiAnn Mills
Lual, thank you for your comments – and thank you for reading my books!
Roxanne Johnson
This book sounds amazing! How intriguing. Looking forward to reading it!
Deena Adams
Thanks for your comments, Roxanne!
DiAnn Mills
Thanks, Roxanne. I appreciate your kind words!
SARAH TAYLOR
Thank You so much for this amazing post I would love to read this Book It sounds like such an amazing read!
DiAnn Mills
Sarah, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to comment.
Deena Adams
I’m so glad you enjoyed DiAnn’s interview, Sarah! She always makes chatting about fiction fun.
Jeanette Davis
Diann, you made me gasp when you said 94 books! Now working on #95! Good for you. Yes passsion is a blessing.
I am glad you do your research because I am always saying ‘I know I read it in a fiction novel, but, fiction novels are based on real life’. I am interested in the Messianic Jewish aspect as well. I
I have heard of this when Jewish people marry outside of their faith but becoming a believer in Jesus, I had never heard of before – but it makes sense from the the Jewish perspective although sad and heartbreaking that people feel so strong against believe in Jesus. I also attended a Messianic service a number of years ago, very, very beautiful. My husband is a Jewish believer although his family is not Orthodox and his parents are both passed away now so there was no family issues.
If I am chosen to sin your newest book, I would like a paperback copy please.
DiAnn Mills
Thanks, Jeanette, I loved reading your comments, and I’m thrilled you’ved attended a Messianic Service. Beautiful and powerful! Be blessed, and if you win a copy of Lethal Standoff, it will be a paperback.
Mara Kim
Take my money now. Ha Ha! I started writing many years ago and I’ve been published a couple of times but I get in my own way and doubt myself. You are such an inspiration! I look forward to reading your novels. Is there a timeline for the next one after this one? They both sound so good! Thank you, DiAnn!
Deena Adams
I think all us writers doubt ourselves at times, Mara. If you love writing, keep at it!
Deena Adams
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences, Jeanette. You really added to our conversation.
Teresa Warner
Looking forward to reading this one as it’s my kind of genre!
DiAnn Mills
Teresa, so glad you enjoy romantic suspense. Thanks for commenting and entering the giveaway.
Deena Adams
Yay, Teresa! I love suspense stories too.
Kera bell
I used to want to be an actress when I was a kid. I think mostly because they make a lot of money. I have not read any of her books before and I am looking forward to running to reading this one.
Deena Adams
Hi, Kera. The draw of fame and fortune is real when we’re kids, isn’t it? I hope you get a chance to read DiAnn’s books. They’re excellent!
DiAnn Mills
Thanks, Kera, I don’t think I would have made it in the acting world. 🙂 But it was fun thinking about it.
Felicia
I love DiAnn! She’s just the best. Looking forward to Lethal Standoff!
Deena Adams
I can’t think of anyone who knows DiAnn and doesn’t love her, Felicia. She’s a gem! Thanks for chiming in. 🙂
DiAnn Mills
Thanks, Felicia, I’m excited about Lethal Standoff. It stretched me, and that’s a good thiing!
Penny McGinnis
Love this interview and hearing DiAnn talk about her writing.
Deena Adams
Thank you, Penny. I’m so glad!
DiAnn Mills
Thanks, Penny, glad to help
Priscilla Bettis
It’s a wonderful interview. Amazing how many books DiAnn has written. SHE’s amazing!
Deena Adams
I couldn’t agree more, Priscilla!
DiAnn Mills
Thanks, Priscilla, not so sure I’m amazing, but I do love to write fiction!
Elizabeth Litton
I’ve read many of DiAnn’s books, and they’re always have a great balance of suspense and romance. I can’t wait to read Lethal Standoff. (Hostage negotiators have an intriguing job, I think!)
Deena Adams
I totally agree with you about hostage negotiators, Elizabeth. Very intriguing, which makes suspense novels with them as characters that much more exciting!
DiAnn Mills
Hi Elizabeth, I think negotiators have a super interesting job They have more patience than I do! Thanks for reading my books.