Love Under Fire: Writing Romance When the Stakes Are Deadly

Categories: Genre | Romance | Suspense | Writing

Jane B. Lee, Kim Black, Linda Hughes, Ronda Wells, and Ruth Knafo Setton break down how to blend romance and suspense so neither element overwhelms the other. They discuss building emotional intimacy alongside escalating danger, managing pacing, and raising the stakes in ways that deepen both the love story and the tension. This session offers practical insight into crafting stories that are as emotionally satisfying as they are impossible to put down.

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