I Love You, But I’m Scared: How to Write Suspense and Romantic Suspense, Thrillers, and Mysteries

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2017
Featuring Carolyn Mcsparren, Claire Applewhite, Debra Gaskill, Karen McCullough, Kathryn Scarborough, Kelly Oliver

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Carolyn McSparren, Claire Applewhite, Debra Gaskill, Karen McCullough, Kathryn Scarborough, and Kelly Oliver explore what happens when romance meets danger. They discuss how emotional stakes and physical threats work together, and how blending love and suspense can deepen both character and plot.

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