The Story Behind Canyon of Deceit with DiAnn Mills

What did you think of this episode?Are you using the most important piece of your novel-writing puzzle? You’re not alone. Get ready to hear today’s story behind the story with DiAnn Mills. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, we continue a new addition to Your Best Writing Life with The Story Behind the Stories series.My industry expert, DiAnn Mills, is a bestselling author who invites readers to expect an adventure through heart-pounding suspense, romance, and faith-filled stories. Her novels have landed on the CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists and won numerous awards. DiAnn mentors writers nationwide. She lives in Houston, Texas. Connect with DiAnn at diannmills.com, or on her social media platforms on her website. We all want to know the story behind Canyon of Deceit! Yet I can’t help but tap into your writing craft prowess with my first question - 1.     What is the most important puzzle piece of writing a novel?2.     You have talked to us before about research. What went into the research for Canyon of Deceit?3.     Tell us about the songs that accompany the book.Writer’s tips.Tip 1: Journal…Tip 2: Research…Tip 3: Pray… don’t be afraidOvercoming your fear of research - downloadListener giveaway… Sacred Seasons of the Heart download – poems & quotesAs we wrap up – tell us about your Suspense at Sea Reader Cruise - Join me and Traci Abramson Suspense at Sea Reader Cruise – Writers too!January 16-23, 2027 https://diannmills.com/event/suspense-at-sea-reader-cruise/Royal Caribbean: https://www.purplekoalacruises.com/GroupRegistrations/view/136564/cruiseWhile at sea, we have scavenger hunts, games, contests, and just plain fun!Mastering the Art of Writing Fiction Question for DiAnn - Email her!You can find out more about DiAnn below:SOCIAL LINKS:https://www.diannmills.com https://www.facebook.com/diannmills/ https://www.instagram.com/diannmillsauthor/ https://www.youtube.com/user/diannmills https://x.com/diannmillshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/81639.DiAnn_MillsBOOK LINKS:Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2jjh2886Website: https://diannmills.com/product/canyon-of-deceit/Visit  Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast