Amanda Cabot Writes for the Big Reveal (Episode 122)

The Romantic Side of Suspense

Jul 30 2024 | 00:35:56

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Show Notes

“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.”

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