Diann Mills was gracious enough to do an interview for this blog tour. Make sure you read it below.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; the 2015 president of the Romance Writers of America’s Faith, Hope, & Love chapter; a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and International Thriller Writers. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas. DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at her website.
ABOUT THE BOOK
If you would like to read the first chapter of Deadlock, go HERE. Watch the video:
Interview with Diann Mills
How did you become interested in writing?
I
can’t
remember when I wasn’t
in fiction mode. Before I could hold a pencil, I created stories.
After I could hold a pencil, I wrote stories. The power of the
written word intrigued me then as now—the
sound of words, the look of them on the written page, the ways words
are used to entertain, inspire, and encourage others.
What can you tell us about the setting of this novel?
Deadlock,
a
romantic suspense, is set in Houston, Texas. My city. My home.
Familiar landscapes add more authenticity.
Who are the main characters?
Special
Agent Bethany Sanchez steps into the violent crime division of
Houston’s
FBI. She’s
a bit of a perfectionist, and her own worst critic. However, she has
reservations about her new partner, the same man who put her brother
in jail. To make matters worse, he has a reputation of getting the
job done, no nonsense, and a womanizer. Are the rumors true?
Special Agent Thatcher Graves is ready to work with his new partner,
but she’s
hard to get to know. He’s
uncertain if he can trust her, and he has to know she has his back.
Recently he made a decision to become a Christian, but his past
party-image stops him from revealing the changes in his life.
Which of the characters surprised you the most in this story, and how
so?
Bethany
refused to give up on her relationship with her family, even though
they chose her felon brother over her.
How did the writing of this story impact you as a person or as an
author?
Definitely
the family dynamics. We all have family members who don’t
share our beliefs or values. This deepened my awareness of
unconditional love woven with obedience to God’s
principles.
Why is this story important to you?
Three
reasons:
- The complexities of dealing with a depraved mind.
- Showing the cultural differences between Bethany and Thatcher and their friendship resulting in love.
- Creating an action-packed story about Houston’s FBI, their dedication and commitment to keeping people safe.
What would you like your readers to take away from this story?
God’s
sovereignty in all situations of life—family,
career, friendships, love, and obeying laws that correspond with
God’s
principles.
Are there some specific lessons you hope readers will learn and apply
to their lives after reading your book?
God
is bigger than our problems - whether that be career, spiritual, or
personal. In Deadlock,
not only did professional problems attack my hero and heroine, but
family dynamics.
When you are not writing, what do you like to do? Do you have any
hobbies?
I
enjoy reading, cooking, gardening, and grandkids! I’m
very much into good health and exercise to keep my body and mind in
the best shape possible.
What can you tell us about Deadlock?
Two
murders have rocked the city of Houston. Are they the work of a
serial killer, or is a copycat trying to get away with murder?
That
is the question facing Special Agent Bethany Sanchez, who is eager
for her new assignment in violent crimes but anxious about meeting
her new partner. Special Agent Thatcher Graves once arrested her
brother, and he has a reputation for being a maverick. Plus, their
investigative styles couldn’t
be more opposite: he operates on instinct, while she goes by the
book.
When
hot leads soon fizzle out, their differences threaten to leave them
deadlocked. But an attempt on their lives turns up the heat and
brings them closer together, and a third victim might yield the clue
that will help them zero in on a killer. This could be the case of
their careers . . . if they can survive long enough to solve it.
Where
can readers find you on the Internet?
Sign
up for my blog on my website! I love to hear from readers!
My Thoughts:
The plot is full of twists and turns and will have you trying to guess who the culprit is right from the first. I found both of the main characters to be relatable and I was rooting for them to fall in love from the very beginning. This is a great story and if you enjoy suspense and "crime" novels then you'll love this one!
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