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Diann Mills #Lethal Standoff #Novel Nerd Blog Interview #Partners in Crime Book Blog Tour #Lethal Standoff # Tyndale House Publishers




AUTHOR INTERVIEW


1. Diann, your novels are known for their action-packed, suspense-filled plots that thrill

readers. What initially drew you to writing in the thriller and suspense genres?

Ans. Suspense and thriller stories are my favorite genre to read. I believe we live in a dangerous and unpredictable world. I want to entertain, inspire, and encourage readers through a story that shows courageous men and women who are trained and passionate about keeping the innocent safe. It’s also important to me to show at least one character who solves problems and lives their life from a Christian worldview. 😊 Who do you want behind a Glock?


2. Your books have achieved remarkable success, including appearances on bestseller

lists and winning prestigious awards such as the Christy Awards. How has this

recognition shaped your writing career, and what does it mean to you personally?


Ans. Honestly, I read outstanding books and not sure how mine have won awards. The recognition is an honor and a privilege. I’m very competitive, and those awards have pushed me to work daily on my craft and strive to be a better writer. In my personal life, I’m just Diann – a little wacky, eccentric, bizarre, and sometimes dramatic. 



3. As a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and a member of various other writing associations, how has your involvement in these organizations

influenced your writing process and career?


Ans. One of my goals as a writer is to help serious writers with anything I might have learned along the way. Being a member of writing associations allows me to speak, teach, and encourage other writers to put forth their best efforts in writing, marketing, promotion, and in turn helping other writers.


4. You’re known for roasting your own coffee beans and have been affectionately termed a coffee snob. How does this hobby contribute to your creative process, and do you have a favorite coffee bean or blend?


Ans. My love of coffee and roasting my own beans allows me to be creative. It also allows me to create characters who enjoy coffee, and it doesn’t matter if their preference is the same or different from mine.


My favorite blend is a dark roast Costa Rican bean.


5. Beyond writing, you’re an avid reader and enjoy cooking. How do these passions influence your storytelling, and do you find inspiration in culinary arts or literary works?


Ans. Reading is designed to entertain the reader, and I love that! But reading also challenges me to work harder at my craft. When I’m reading either a print book or e-book, I note passages that thrill me, challenge, and learn from them. 


Cooking is a creative outlet that explores my imagination. I look for ways to change out at least three ingredients to make the recipe mine. Sometimes those changes are good and sometimes they need “editing,” but I love the process. While I’m cooking or baking, I think about my current story and what I might want to do differently or add to the existing plot—and hope the recipe works for the reader.


6. Looking ahead, can you share any insights into your upcoming projects or series? Are there new themes or characters you’re excited to explore?


Ans. Canyon of Deceit is a September 2025 romantic suspense release from Tyndale Publishing. A survival expert and a Texas Ranger trek into an off-the-grid area to free a seven-year-old little girl who’s held hostage to silence her Russian father from revealing terrorist information.


I’m always exploring new ways to thrill readers with a suspenseful story that weaves a thread of romance. 


I love to hear from readers! They can contact me through my website at all my social media platforms.


Expect an Adventure

Diann



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Author Bio:

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, 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.



DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on:

diannmills.com

Goodreads - @diannmills

BookBub - @diannmills

Instagram -@diannmillsauthor

YouTube - @diannmills

Twitter/X - @diannmills

Facebook - @diannmills

Pinterest - @diannmills

LinkedIn - @diannmills

Book Details:

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Published by: Tyndale House Publishers

Publication Date: September 3, 2024

Number of Pages: 368

ISBN: 9781496485106 (ISBN10: 1496485106)

Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Tyndale House Publishers


Tour Participants:

 
09/02 Review @ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader
09/03 Guest post @ Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense
09/03 Showcase @ Books, Ramblings, and Tea
09/04 Interview @ Literary Gold
09/05 Showcase @ Silvers Reviews
09/07 Interview @ Novel Nerd Blog
09/10 Review @ melissas_bookshelf
09/11 Review @ Wall-to-wall Books
09/12 Review @ Novels Alive
09/12 Showcase @ Celticladys Reviews
09/13 Review @ Inkwell Inspirations
09/17 Review @ Country Mamas With Kids
09/18 Guest post @ The Mystery of Writing
09/19 Review @ Because I said so
09/20 Review @ dianas_books_cars_coffee
09/20 Review @ The AR Critique
09/21 Review @ Pat Fayo reviews
09/22 Review @ Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews
09/23 Showcase @ fuonlyknew
09/24 Review @ Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews
09/25 Guest post @ Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews
09/25 Showcase @ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read
09/26 Review @ A Room without Books is Empty
09/27 Review @ Melissa As Blog
09/27 Review @ Novels Alive



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