{"id":3790,"date":"2019-08-27T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crazy4fiction.com\/?p=3790"},"modified":"2021-09-28T20:44:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T20:44:36","slug":"qa-with-diann-mills-author-of-the-novel-fatal-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.tyndale.com\/crazy4fiction\/qa-with-diann-mills-author-of-the-novel-fatal-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A with DiAnn Mills, author of Fatal Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why did novelist DiAnn Mills choose snake venom as a villain’s weapon in the new novel Fatal Strike<\/a><\/em>? And what is DiAnn\u2019s favorite scene from the book? These questions and more answered in the exclusive Q&A with DiAnn Mills. Check it out below! <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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Tell us about your research process for Fatal Strike<\/em>: What was one of the most fascinating details you uncovered while conducting your research?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Definitely interesting: I\u2019d say how a SWAT team and snipers work together to negotiate a potentially deadly situation. Every effort is made to get the person who is wielding a weapon or holding a hostage to surrender. After a SWAT operation, debriefing occurs to discuss what went well, what didn\u2019t, and recommendations for the future. I understood that SWAT and snipers are regularly evaluated for potential psychological problems, but I had no idea how they processed the aftermath of their missions. Some use vigorous exercise, time alone, talking about what happened, joining family and friends, prayer, meditation, and\/or a combination of what works for their personality.<\/p>\n

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In Fatal Strike<\/em>, the gang chooses snake venom as their weapon of choice. How did you decide on that particular weapon for the bad guys to use in the novel?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Because I\u2019m petrified of snakes! I believe in writing what I fear most, and snakes hit near the top of the list. Another reason I chose rattlesnake venom is that I wanted a type of weapon that wasn\u2019t easily traced.<\/p>\n

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While you were writing Fatal Strike<\/em>, did you visit any of the places you\u2019ve depicted in the novel? If so, how did that help you create the setting and set the stage for some of the action in the book?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yes, my husband and I spent time in the Gulf Coast region and Galveston Island. We visited and snapped pics of:<\/p>\n