Deadly Attraction: Crafting Romantic Suspense Readers Crave

Thriller & Suspense
2021
Featuring Alicia Anthony, Debra Gaskill, Diane Sismour, Michelle Cox

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Alicia Anthony, Debra Gaskill, Diane Sismour, and Michelle Cox reveal how romance, mystery, and suspense can work together rather than compete. They discuss reader expectations, character-driven tension, and how emotional stakes intensify danger. This session offers practical guidance for crafting romantic suspense that feels authentic, gripping, and emotionally satisfying.

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