How Carol J. Post Keeps Her Characters in Danger (Episode 172)

The Romantic Side of Suspense · Jul 28, 2026 · 24m

“Probably the hardest part of [writing romantic suspense] is … keeping the characters in danger, direct threats to their lives, throughout the book. It can be hard to keep them in that kind of danger without them taking stupid risks or the villains coming out as inept,” Carol said. “I enjoy the suspense part—that’s always my favorite part to write.”