Hi. I love writing suspense for Love Inspired but people often ask me how I can write with a faith element and a murder element in the same book?Well, it’s not easy but I thought I’d clarify how I combine the two. First, I write to entertain people. A good, compelling read is always the first priority. I also like to give people hope. What better way to do that than to showcase people of faith struggling with tough issues in their lives?
I believe every romance novel has an element of hope. We love our happy endings, not matter the form they take. Most of the books I read are by people I consider friends. And friends come in all sizes and shapes. So do our stories. Our readers demand a happy ending and … hope. We are hopeful things will turn out all right, no matter what our characters have to suffer through.
In a suspense, characters sometimes have to make tough choices that involve life and death. I like writing about strong protagonists who are willing to lay down their lives for those they love. This is about hope and faith and winning out over evil. Love conquers all. That is a good message in any story. It is especially touching in a dark suspense.
In my upcoming November suspense “Deadly Holiday Reunion”, this is the message I try to convey. When a serial killer comes back to Texas to seek revenge on my hero and heroine, they reunite in spite of their differences in order to save someone they love. I have to admit, writing this story left me a bit disturbed, but I felt good about how my characters fought the good fight until the bitter end. I hope you will agree.
I’d love to hear what you like in a suspense novel. What are some of the stories that have stayed with you? Let’s discuss! Leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of my November release!
(Thanks to Lee Hyat for allowing me to visit your blog today.)
*** Lenora's winner is Laurie G! Please email totebag@authorsoundrelations.com with your mailing details!***
8 comments:
A suspense novel filled with strong characters who are seeking justice, have principles and values and triumph over the baddies.
I enjoy formidable characters whose passion and intensity won't
let them give up!
I always enjoy the twists & turns & obstacles.
I like surprises! I like romance!
A few that stuck with me Linda Howard's WHITE LIES.
Loreth Ann White Melting the Ice
Anne Stuart's Ice series featuring the Japenese Mafia...Taki the assassin
Thanks. Good qualities :)
I tend to write myself into some twists and turns :)
Those are great suggestions, Laurie. I've enjoyed reading all of the comments. Thanks again, Lee. :)
Ooh, I love this cover, Lenora!! I've been reading old Agatha Christie novels for a few years now, and they've led me to read more romantic suspense. I love the fast pace and the heart-pounding feeling as I turn the page. But I still read more contemporary and historical romance. Basically, if love is the theme, I'm in!
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