DiAnn
Mills is an award winning writer who believes her readers should expect an
adventure. She currently has more than fifty-five books published.
Her
titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists and have won
placements through the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Carol Awards and
Inspirational Reader’s Choice awards. DiAnn won the Christy Award in 2010 and
2011.
DiAnn
is a founding board member for American Christian Fiction Writers and a member
of Inspirational Writers Alive, Romance Writers of America, and Advanced
Writers and Speakers Association. She speaks to various groups and teaches
writing workshops around the country. DiAnn is also the Craftsman mentor for
the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild.
She
and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.
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THE MOODS OF COLOR
In writing
my novels, I chose specific colors for my
hero and heroine that indicate their personalities and emotions. Colors
establish mood, affecting the actions and reactions of those who experience
them. Consider the following colors and explanations to see where you fit with
your color choices.
Red
is a warm color that causes strong emotions. From warm and comforting to anger
and hostility. Red can stimulate the appetite. Now think about your favorite
restaurant. Think about these phrases: redneck, red-hot, red-handed, paint the
town red or seeing red.
Blue
carries a range of emotions from calmness to serenity. Many offices are
painted blue because people are more productive in blue rooms. Blue can also
mean sadness. Anyone enjoy the blues and
a weeping saxophone? Blue Monday? Blue ribbon day. A recent magazine article
stated that blue helps a dieter keep her weight in check.
Green
symbolizes nature and growth. The color has a calming affect. It’s been
proven that those who work in an office painted green have fewer stomach aches.
It also can mean wealth, greed, and jealousy. In the 15th century, green
represented fertility and wedding dresses were green. Think about that the next
time you select a green M&M. What emotions do
these spark in you? Green with envy. Greenhorn. A green thumb?
Yellow is often described as
cheery and warm. It can also be a color of frustration. More tempers are lost
in yellow rooms, and babies tend to cry more in yellow rooms. This is another
color that can stimulate the appetite. But what about the coward who’s referred
to as yellow? Or a yellow traffic light?
Purple is often associated
with royalty, wealth, wisdom, and spirituality. Sometimes it symbolizes
arrogance. Remember the book and movie, The Color Purple? The Purple
Heart?
Brown is a natural color that invokes a down to earth feeling. However for a person who is isolated on a farm and feels imprisoned, the color brown may be depressing.
Pink is a romance color. It
suggests love, femininity, calmness. Some consider it soothing. Are you in the
pink? “The very pink of perfection.”
Orange mixes red and yellow
to create a warm affect. It means excitement and enthusiasm. Orange is also
associated with autumn, the end of the growing season and the entrance into
winter.
White signifies purity and
innocence. It can also mean spaciousness or a sterile environment. Remember the
fairy tale Snow White?
Black means evil, power,
death, or mourning. In the fashion world, it’s used to create a slimming
affect, even sophistication. Consider these phrases: Black Death, blackout,
black cat, black list, black market, black tie, black belt.
Understanding color can add
emotion and symbolism to your life. Going shopping? Maybe you’re ready for a
makeover. Where do you fit in the many moods of color?
CHRISTY AWARD
WINNER
THE CHASE -
Zondervan - March 2012THE SURVIVOR - Zondervan - March 2013
THE DANCE OF CHARACTER AND PLOT - Bold Vision June 2013
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