TEN TOP TIPS FOR WRITING ROMANTIC SUSPENSE I’ve written more than twenty-five romantic suspense novels, so over the years I’ve learned some good guidelines for writing successfully in that genre. Here are ten suggestions, not necessarily in the order of importance—it all matters. HAVE A HOOK FOR THE BOOK: Think of this as having […]
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Dead on: Ten Secrets to Writing “Killer” Romantic Suspense
Dead on: Ten Secrets to Writing “Killer” Romantic Suspense What is romantic suspense? Many people believe any romance that includes a mystery or suspense subplot constitutes romantic suspense. In my mind, however, a romantic suspense novel mixes both genres fairly equally. One strand—romance or suspense—does not significantly overwhelm the other. From the beginning of […]
Top Ten Tips to Survive a Writers Conference
Top Ten Tips to Survive a Writers Conference Tip #1: Begin with the end in mind. You’ve heard this phrase, I’m sure. I find it’s a great practice with conferences. You’ve chosen to put your time, energy and money into attending a writers’ conference. How do you want to feel when you get home? […]