The Wild and Dark Side of Oregon's Iconic Deschutes River: In Reality and In Two Thriller Novels
Oregon’s Deschutes River is known for its breathtaking beauty and world-class whitewater, but beneath the rapids lies a darker history.
Kelly Romo
Feb 274 min read
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A Car for Freedom
Help Freedom, a hardworking father in Zimbabwe, transform his life and community with a car. Your donation can create sustainable change, s
Kelly Romo
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Oregon Whitewater Thriller: How Maupin, Prineville, and Bend Became the Backbone of My Thrillers
"Discover the captivating charm of Maupin, Prineville, and Bend as we unveil their influence on thrilling whitewater novels.
Kelly Romo
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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What Your Playlist Might Have in Common with a Serial Killer's
The Musical Preferences of Serial Killers As a thriller writer, I know how important it is to delve into the minds of my characters and...
Kelly Romo
Nov 10, 20235 min read
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It's Fair, Festival, and Rodeo Season!
Summer is here, and that means it's time for fairs, festivals, and rodeos in Oregon! I will be signing books at 4 different fairs this year.
Kelly Romo
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Introducing Talon David and Ryan Haugen, the narrators who brought I AM THE RIVER to life.
Audiobooks have become increasingly popular, and with good reason. They allow you to dive into a great story or topic without having to...
Kelly Romo
Jun 28, 20232 min read
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Behind I AM THE RIVER: The Editors Who Made My Book Shine
Nothing in life is done in isolation. Once I finish the first draft of my novels, I rely on my editors to help my work reach its full...
Kelly Romo
May 26, 20234 min read
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Chills, Thrills & Creative Magic! I AM THE RIVER Cover Design
My daughter, Brittany, created an extraordinary cover for my newest thriller! It all started with her taking on the challenge of...
Kelly Romo
May 5, 20232 min read
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Do You Know A Serial Killer?
Here are six telltale signs to look out for. Are you concerned that someone you know could potentially be a serial killer? Do you have...
Kelly Romo
Apr 1, 20234 min read
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Behind my WHITEWATER THRILLER SERIES: Research and Murder in the Cascades.
The research for book two of my Whitewater Thriller Series took me into the Cascade Mountain Range and to the headwaters of the Deschutes...
Kelly Romo
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: My Audiobook is Now Available! Let Me Introduce the Narrators.
Meet the amazing and talented Talon David and Ryan Hougen who narrated my thriller, DEAD DRIFT. I had over 80 auditions for the audiobook...
Kelly Romo
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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Behind My Writing: Working in Haunted Hotels
Writing, ghosts, bubble baths, and soaking pools. WRITING Whenever I need to get my head wrapped back around my story or I need to do a...
Kelly Romo
May 30, 20222 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: The Art of the Fly
How I transitioned from me to HIM...in a fictional sense. Fly Fishing For me, as I'm sure with most people who tie flies, it all started...
Kelly Romo
May 24, 20222 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: How Many Editors Does it Take to Write a Thriller?
The world may never know...For me, writing is not done in isolation. These amazing people helped me create an accurate and polished...
Kelly Romo
May 15, 20223 min read
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Behind WHEN SORROW TAKES WING: Farmer Tony and Pearson Ranch
The man, the myth, the citrus. WHEN SORROW TAKES WING and Farmer Tony When I needed help with my research on the citrus industry, Farmer...
Kelly Romo
May 8, 20222 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: Maupin's Real Serial Killer.
Little did I know that Maupin had a serial killer who got his start on the Deschutes River... ISRAEL KEYES Israel Keyes is considered one...
Kelly Romo
Apr 30, 20223 min read
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Behind WHEN SORROW TAKES WING: A Secret Brigade of 25,000 Women?
Don't mess with a lady's religion. 500 years after the death of Joan of Arc, a brigade of women fighting for their religion called...
Kelly Romo
Apr 25, 20223 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: If It Looks Like Bull and It Smells Like Bull...
What do whitewater rafting, Cheech and Chong, special brownies, and a rodeo have in common? (the answer is below) WHITEWATER RAFTING I...
Kelly Romo
Apr 17, 20224 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: Cover Reveal
I am excited to share the cover of my new thriller, DEAD DRIFT. Now it feels real! Another exciting aspect is that my daughter, Brittany,...
Kelly Romo
Apr 9, 20221 min read
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Behind DEAD DRIFT: Writing on the Fly
Which came first? The fly fishing or the thriller? And how I came up with the title. THE FIRST SPARK I came up with the idea for DEAD...
Kelly Romo
Apr 2, 20222 min read
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