How Kelly Underwood Layers Suspense and Emotions in Her Writing (Episode 139)

The Romantic Side of Suspense

Apr 14 2025 | 00:22:41

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“Adding in those emotional layers [is the hardest part for me in writing romantic suspense],” Kelly said. “You can have a suspenseful theme, and that’s great, but you also need to have some romantic tension as well. So knowing when to add in certain beats and how to layer those emotions [can be difficult]. You just want characters people care about.”

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