Writers Who Deliver a Powerful Story

by DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills

A book has to grab me in the first sentence and then on to the first paragraph or I’m finished. Which means as a writer, I’m my worst critic.

Reading excellent novels invites me into a story world where I lose track of time. I meet new characters who have a compelling story, dive into unique personalities, and share an adventure with them. I admire how they solve problems and face life. In short, I want to get lost in their world.

Outstanding novels also motivate me to be a better writer.

The suspense writers who impress me with their creativity and storytelling abilities always teach and inspire me with their skills. When I’m in the middle of one of my own romantic suspense novels, I want to be reading a favorite writer whose work challenges me to deepen my own craft.

So who are the writers who entertain me?

Joel Rosenberg - http://www.joelrosenberg.com/

Rosenberg’s highly researched contemporary novels brings the uncertain realities of the world to life with highly developed characters and plots that keep me up all night.

Steven James - http://www.stevenjames.net/

Steven is a friend, a fabulous writing teacher, outstanding speaker, and the creator of dynamic novels. I read his books because I enjoy the way he spins story.

David Baldacci - http://davidbaldacci.com/

Baldacci’s novels take the reader into plots and twists that I’d never imagined. Always a thrilling ride.

Harlan Coben - http://www.harlancoben.com/

Coben’s mystery and thriller novels offer the reader masterful plotting and well-defined characters.

Other writers who deliver great stories:

Catherine Coulter - http://www.catherinecoulter.com/

Robert Dugoni - http://www.robertdugoni.com/

James Scott Bell - http://www.jamesscottbell.com/

Lisa Gardner - http://lisagardner.com/

Lynette Eason - http://www.lynetteeason.com/

Dani Pettrey - http://danipettrey.com/

Who are some of your favorite writers of fiction?

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DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Firewall, the first book in her Houston: FBI series, was listed by Library Journal as one of the best Christian Fiction books of 2014.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Suspense Sister, and International Thriller Writers. She is co-director of The Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference and The Author Roadmap with social media specialist Edie Melson. She teaches writing workshops around the country.

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