BIO: Award-winning
author DiAnn Mills is a fiction writer who combines an adventuresome spirit
with unforgettable characters to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels.
DiAnn’s first book was published in 1998. She currently has more than fifty
books in print, which have sold more than a million and a half copies.
Her
titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists and have won
placements through the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Carol Awards and
Inspirational Reader’s Choice awards. DiAnn won the Christy Award in 2010 and
2011.
DiAnn
is a founding board member for American Christian Fiction Writers and a member
of Inspirational Writers Alive; Romance Writers of America, and Advanced
Writers and Speakers Association. She speaks to various groups and teaches
writing workshops around the country. DiAnn is also the Craftsman mentor for
the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild.
She
and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
Welcome, DiAnn. I know you speak at various
conferences and meetings. What do you have coming up in 2012?
I booked up 2011 so full that I
wondered what I was thinking! :) So far, this is all I have scheduled for 2012
Writing for the Soul Conference - Denver , CO
February 2012
The Creek Writing Conference - March
2012
The
Chase - Romantic Suspense release. First book in the Crime Scene: Houston series
April 2012
If you were planning a women’s
retreat, what would be the theme for it?
The power of prayer. I don’t think
the average Christian woman understands how much
God wants us to pray.
Who would you want as speakers
and why?
Liz Curtis Higgs - She genuinely
loves women. Liz has the ability to make a woman laugh and cry with Truth.
Carol Kent - She has a powerful
message woven with love and her own life experiences.
Brandilyn Collins - Her miraculous
healing through the power of prayer is an inspiration to every listener.
Where would you hold the
retreat and why?
My church! Champion
Forest Baptist
Church in Houston , TX .
It’s large enough to host several thousand women.
Do you read print books or
ebooks? Or a combination of the two?
I read both! Some books I want to
own hard copy, and some I simply want to read.
I’m the same way. Attracted
to Fire is an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
My hero and heroine are like
gasoline and fire. Volatile but exciting!
So what is the book about?
Special Agent Meghan Connors’ dream
of one day protecting the president of the United States is about to come
true. Only one assignment stands in her way. After the vice president’s
rebellious daughter is threatened, Meghan is assigned to her protective detail
on a secluded ranch in West Texas .
Unfortunately, working with Special Agent in Charge Ash Zinders may be as tough
as controlling her charge. Ash has a reputation for being critical and
exacting, and he’s also after the same promotion as Meghan. But when the
threats escalate and security on the ranch is breached, it becomes clear this
isn’t the work of a single suspect—it’s part of a sophisticated plan that
reaches deeper and higher than anyone imagined. And only Ash and Meghan can put
the pieces together before it’s too late.
Sounds like a book I want to
read. Please give us the first page of the book.
“If he doesn’t muzzle his daughter, he’s going to lose the presidential
nomination.”
Special Agent
Meghan Connors cringed at the TV anchor’s analysis of Vice President Hall’s
campaign, even though the statement rang with validity.
“Although early popularity polls indicated Hall to be a strong
contender for the presidential race, his ratings are dropping daily.” The
blonde reporting the news gave the camera a tilt of her head. “We are currently
waiting for a statement from his office regarding Lindsay Hall’s appearance on The Barry
Knight Show last evening, where she made the following statement, ‘My father is a
poor excuse for the office of President of the United States .’”
The screen flashed a clip of Lindsay Hall sporting cleavage and lots of
leg.
“And she’s our new assignment?” Special Agent Bob Lawson eased back in
his chair and stuck his thumbs inside his pants pockets. “I’ve heard she swears
like a convict. Smacked a couple of agents in the face.”
Meghan kept her opinions in check. She focused on the TV mounted in the
corner of the coffee shop, the one located not far from the White House. Thank
goodness the shop was empty except for the barista moving to whatever was
playing on his iPod.
The news anchor continued her report. “Take a look at Lindsay Hall’s
escapade three nights ago.” The screen reverted to footage taken in a local
nightclub. Lindsay toasted the camera with a bottle of beer. Clearly
inebriated, she sat in a booth enjoying media attention. The news anchor shook
her head with a smile, an obvious display of her political preference. “Many
are asking, ‘If Vice President Hall cannot control his daughter, how can he
effectively run our country?’”
Ouch. That nailed the situation. Meghan wrapped her fingers around the
loop of her coffee cup and walked out onto a patio filled with umbrella tables
and chairs. A steady mist filled the afternoon heat with humidity. She needed
to focus on her new assignment—and the challenges ahead. Protecting the VP’s
daughter was supposed to be a promotion. If she failed, this could mean a
permanent stall in her career.
I know I want to read it. How can
readers find you on the Internet?
twitter.com/diannmills
Thank you, DiAnn for stopping by today.
Readers, here's a link to the book. By using it when you order, you help support this blog.
Attracted to Fire
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Attracted to Fire
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)
Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
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32 comments:
Awesome, I would love to win! Thank you and have a blessed day! Dawn
Searcy4U@aol.com
This book sounds fantastic and one I definitely want to read. Please enter me.
Blessings,
Jo
ladijo40(at)aol(dot)com
I have read some of DiAnn's books and they are all great! Would love to read "Attracted to Fire" too.
from South MS
plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net
Thank you so much for the chance to win this. This looks like an amazing book. I would love to win this. Thanks again.
I am from Oklahoma.
Thank you for the kind comments! And thank you Lena for posting the interview. Writing about Meghan and Ash was a joy and a challenge.
I adore Diann's books, both contemporary and historical. This sounds like a great read.
pwriter1[at]yahoo[dot]com
This sounds like a book I would like.
Would love to be a winner.
Wilma
wilmamet6(at)gmail(dot)com
I think all of you are winners!
A thriller, sounds good!
Patty in SC
I have been wanting to read this book for a while now. I would be over-joyed to win this book. Please enter me in this giveaway!
Aizess
I live in New York
i would love to win DiAnn's Attracted to Fire. Thank you for the giveaway.
mitzi_wanham[at]yahoo[dot]com
from Peace River Country, Alberta
(p.s. Lena when you say the reason some don't win it's because they don't follow the rules, what am i missing?)
My mom really enjoys books like these --I'd love to win it for her!
jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu
(P.S. I'm from Hawaii)
Sounds like Megan and Ash have the double whammy to deal with. Uncovering a huge security plot and trying to keep their hearts in check...can't wait to read.
coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com
NE
"Attracted To Fire" sounds like a very interesting read! I'd love to win a copy of it.
Thanks for this giveaway!
Blessings,
Judy B from IN
It looks interesting!
Please enter me in the drawing.
God Bless
Sarah Richmond
Blanch,N.C.
sounds very interesting. I would love to read it. enter me in the drawing. God Bless
Joanna Richmond,
Blanch, NC.
Sounds like a great story! I love suspense and would love to win this book. Thanks and God bless!
Sharon Richmond
Blanch, NC.
I love DiAnn's books!!!!!
Thanks for the chance to win this one!
Blessings and Smiles:)
Charlotte Kay
charlovesmark at gmail dot com
Oops forgot to say that I live in Ohio, the Buckeye State!
Charlotte Kay
Looks and Sounds very interesting. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks and God Bless!
Abigail Richmond
Blanch, N.C.
Looks interesting!
Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks for a chance to win.
Nathanael Richmond
Blanch, NC.
Marianne, the instructions at the bottom say to tell what state or region where the commenter is from. The people who don't aren't in the drawing. But you are, because you follow the instructions.
I would love to win a copy of ATTRACTED TO FIRE, but if not, I'll buy one. It sounds like a great suspense story.
Connie Leonard
I really enjoy this kind of book
and I would love to receive a
free copy. God Bless You!
Dennie Richmond
Blanch, NC
I would love to win your book. They look so interesting. I now live in No. Utah. Grew up on the beaches of southern Calif. and raised my children there also. gr8fullone@gmail.com
I would love to read this book - it sounds great!
Edwina from Georgia
Thank you for sharing - and for writing a new Christian novel with strong, interesting women! Strength in Christ, that is - praise God for His faithfulness! I would like to win this - thank you so much! I live in Arizona -
Wow, sounds great! I would love to win and read!
-Bonnie from CA
Attracted To Fire sounds like a great romantic suspense story, I love a little heat!
Merry in TX
Sounds very suspenseful. And romantic. I think that what you said about not praying enough is true. At least for me. I pray "freestyle" just like I talk to my earthly best friend. I think God gets a kick out of it especially since I'm as honest as can be. He knows all my secrets and feelings anyway. *LOL* I'm from Ohio. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
I would love a chance to win a book by DiAnn! Thanks!
srupp1 (AT) embarqmail (DOT) com
Sounds like a great read! There's a line from a country song about fire and gasoline. :) And I feel like I've been learning more about prayer, the need to pray all my Christian life. Thanks for the interview.
Ann Lee Miller
Gilbert AZ
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