The very first one I wrote—The Holiday Arrangement—was my first foray into romantic comedy. I’d written romantic suspense up to that point and needed a change. A mentor suggested I write something fun, and it was nearing the holidays, so I dove in and discovered I loved writing romantic comedy! I wound up writing two more short novels in the Seashells and Sunsets series, before switching to first person POV and starting a new series, Messy Love on Mango Lane. A Very Messy Christmas is part of that series.
The Holiday Arrangement: She needs a break from matchmaking—he’s sworn off blind dates. Will their holiday ruse bring more than just Christmas cheer? The Holiday Arrangement is a heartwarming romcom filled with festive fun and laugh-out-loud moments that will leave you believing in love and holiday magic.
A Very Messy Christmas: I’m great at organizing Christmas. Falling for the chef? That wasn’t on my list. A Very Messy Christmas is a special holiday standalone novella in the Messy Love on Mango Lane romantic comedy series. If you like opposites attract, witty dialogue and the magic of the season, then you’ll adore Dineen Miller’s sweet treat.
When my girls were little, I designed a quilted advent calendar to count down the days until Christmas. I remembered my mother doing something similar with me when I was little and wanted to do the same for my daughters, who were both born in December (no, I did not plan that). Each pocket holds an ornament and a chocolate kiss, and the day of their births have their name on them. I still hang it up every year, even though they’re grown and my oldest lives in another state. But my grandson just turned one in September, so I can’t wait to continue this tradition with him.
What’s next in writing for you?
I'm currently working on the third book in my sweet hockey romcom series, Romancing the Sun Kings. I’m excited to finish this story about the team's goalie, Wade, and his long time best friend, Bree, who he’s been secretly in love with most of his life. I’m an avid hockey fan and love watching it. So this series has been super fun for me.
What’s the best writing tip you’ve learned or been given you’d like to share?
What’s the best writing tip you’ve learned or been given you’d like to share?
Read in the genre you’re writing. I balked at this for a while, which turned out to be the final signal that I needed to switch genres because I didn’t want to read romantic suspense anymore. Now I devour two to three romcoms a week and find it so inspiring. It keeps me in the tone of the genre and is so much fun!
What do you know now about writing and publishing you wish you had learned sooner?
That your career and who you are as an author can be anything you want. There are tons of courses, groups, programs, etc. designed to tell us how to write, sell, and market, which is all good. But we can’t do it all without risking burnout. For me, realizing that my career can look any way I want helped me quit comparing my journey to those of other authors. That was a huge help for me.Any last words or tips?
For authors, your best and most powerful tool is your newsletter. I've refined mine to bring my readers the best content, to grow my readership, and to build an ARC team. I’m very grateful for their encouragement and support. And I always love hearing from my readers. I’ve made some wonderful new friends in the process.
Are there any other books you’d like to tell my readers about?
Are there any other books you’d like to tell my readers about?
In the Offensive Zone with My Fake Bride released in May. I had so much fun creating a hockey player who was also secret royalty—Payton Maxwell, 3rd. There’s an unexpected development with is family back in England that requires him to have a bodyguard. He agrees, but only if the person is a female and can pose as his new wife. He didn’t think his family would go for it, but they do and he falls hard for Lily. She’s my bodyguard. My fake wife. And the one woman I can’t resist.
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