


The biggest challenge focused on the research: how dams are constructed and what could go wrong. What was the biggest challenge this book presented? What about the biggest opportunity? Number three: rising unpredictable tension, stress, and conflict that keeps the reader turning pages (or swiping at a screen) until the ultimate, hold-your-breath, can’t-see-how-this-can-be-resolved climax. Number two: a problem for the character(s) to solve that if ignored, people could be hurt, killed, property damaged, or quality of life destroyed. It’s all about the strength of the lead character(s): courage, sacrifice, determination, intelligence, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to unravel a suspenseful situation. What elements do you feel are essential for a great suspense story?

I want to share courageous men and women committed to protecting the innocent and finding love during the story. We live in a dangerous and unpredictable world. I take photos and dream about what it would be like to enjoy a ranch-type life. My husband and I enjoy the rural setting and especially the huge horse and cattle ranches. I live in Texas and I love the romance of a ranch setting. Since the setting of Texas took shape first, can you tell us what it was about that setting that drew you to it? The plot followed, then the POV characters who would have the most to lose and the most to gain with the high stakes. Which took shape first: plot, character, or setting? Shocked and afraid, she is determined to find out the truth. Until she sees her beloved grandfather standing over a body with a gun in his hand. With her education behind her, Avery is content and satisfied. He’s shown her unconditional love, the value of education, faith, and how to give back to the community. She works for him in a dual role of helping him run his Texas ranch and his concrete construction business. What has her journey been like so far?Īvery has been raised by her grandfather since she was 11 years old. Tell us about your main character Avery Elliot. The Big Thrill recently chatted with Mills to learn more about this story and the elements that went into creating it. To make matters worse, Avery’s just discovered a billing discrepancy for materials supposedly purchased for construction of the Lago de Cobre Dam. until the day she finds him standing with a gun over the body of a dead man. Raised by Senator Elliott, Avery has never doubted her grandfather is the man of integrity and faith she’s always believed him to be. On the family’s Brazos River Ranch in Texas, Avery Elliott helps run her grandfather’s commercial construction business. Author DiAnn Mills brings us a tale of faith and murder in her latest thriller, CONCRETE EVIDENCE.
