How Joanna Davidson Politano Creates Micro Tension (Episode 124)
“There’s so much in ordinary, everyday life that can create this micro tension. There’s huge tension, like car chases and things like that, but what I really enjoy is micro tension, like a conversation where two people don’t quite agree,” Joanna said. “It’s those common, everyday things that readers can identify with what they’re going through but you still get a lot of tension in there.”
August 2024 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 123)
During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from six authors about their romantic suspense books available this month.
Amanda Cabot Writes for the Big Reveal (Episode 122)
“The hardest part of writing romantic suspense for me is ensuring I don’t reveal the identity of the villain too soon but at the same time, I need to plant enough clues that when the reader discovers who the villain is, she goes, ‘Oh, of course, that makes sense,’” Amanda said. “It’s that balancing act that I find to be the hardest part.”
How Janice Cantore Uses Noise as Her Writing Background (Episode 121)
“There’s a coffeeshop near me that is perfect for me—I actually like to be in a noisy place because it makes me concentrate on what I’m working on,” Janice said. “I find that if it’s too quiet, I want to do anything but write. So I go to this coffeehouse when it first opens, sit down with a cup of coffee and open my [laptop], and that’s usually where I do my best, most productive work.”
Rebecca Hopewell’s Favorite Reflecting Spot
Multi-published author Rebecca Hopewell recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life. What’s the hardest part of writing romantic suspense? This might sound strange, but I have a hard time putting my characters in danger! My early drafts inevitably have moments where I’ve avoided writing a direct confrontation with an obstacle […]
July 2024 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Renee by Sandra Ardoin — A bake-off competition can change widow Renee Burnette’s life and mend a frayed friendship. As the bake-off competition intensifies, Renee’s office relationships are strained, her sweet son becomes unruly, and the rift with […]
How Cate Nolan Finds Time to Write
Multi-published author Cate Nolan recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life. Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels? I actually started out writing historical, but I always loved reading romantic suspense. Back in 2013, the Love Inspired editors announced a “Killer Voices” contest to find new talent for Love […]
June New Releases in Christian Fiction
June 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical: Petra: An Unbroken Legacy by Lisa L. Dorsey — Embark on a journey through time and faith. Witness as the survival of a family’s faith intertwines with pivotal moments in history to build a spiritual legacy […]