

DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure? She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. Q: Why do you write romantic suspense that uses at least one Christian character?Ī: The answer is we live in a dangerous and unpredictable world, and I want to show hope from a faith-based character.ĭiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. What’s the one question you wish someone would ask you about this book, or your work in general? And please answer the question too! Robert Dugoni-a writer who creates thrilling and suspense-filled stories that keep me turning pages. Steven James-an authentic writer who spins amazing stories. What authors or books have influenced your career as a writer, and why?ĭavid Baldacci-outstanding stories that reflect real people, real problems, and real suspense. I chose how multiple family issues can blindside a person into believing a lie. No spoilers, but what can you tell us about your book that we won’t find in the jacket copy or the PR material? The suspense focuses on who wants the heroine dead and why? The romance is with an unlikely hero who believed he despised her. How does this book make a contribution to the genre? The biggest challenge was showing a woman who’d spent years with hardened criminals still believing she’d done the best thing for her sister. What was the biggest challenge this book presented? What about the biggest opportunity?

The plot took shape first! I imagined a frightened teen confessing to a horrendous crime to save her pregnant sister. Which took shape first: plot, character, or setting? It’s up to Denton to stop them before they silence Shelby-and the truth-forever.ĭiAnn Mills recently spent some time with The Big Thrill discussing her latest romantic suspense, TRACE OF DOUBT: So he’s going undercover to befriend Shelby, track down the missing money, and finally crack this case.īut as Denton gets closer to Shelby, he begins to have a trace of doubt about her guilt. He’s always believed Shelby embezzled $500,000 from her brother-in-law’s account.

But starting over won’t be easy for an ex-con.įBI Special Agent Denton McClure was a rookie fresh out of Quantico when he was first assigned the Pearce case. Now she’s out on parole and looking for a fresh start in the small town of Valleysburg, Texas.

Fifteen years ago, Shelby Pearce confessed to murdering her brother-in-law and was sent to prison.
